SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia Says It Contributes USD 100 Million for Northeast Syria

The kingdom says the USD 100 million is part of a pledge made by Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir during a conference in Brussels about the Islamic State group.

Eid al-Adha Moon Sighting 2018 News Updates: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Middle East; Eid to be Celebrated on August 21

Eid al-Adha moon sighting live: Stay tuned here for the announcement to be issued by the Hilal committees.

Amid Diplomatic Tussle, Saudi Arabian Twitter Account Appears to Threaten Canada With 9/11-style Terrorist Attack, Apologises Later

The image drew sharp reactions, with many social media users taking it as an apparent threat to Canada with a 9/11-style terrorist attack.

Saudi Arabia Suspends Ties With Canada Over Activist Arrest Issue, Asks Canadian Ambassador to Leave Within 24 Hours

Saudi Arabia has ended all ties including trade with Canada after a major fallout over the arrest of a women's rights activist.

17 Years Since 9/11: Osama bin Laden’s Mother Opens up about her Son

The mother of slain Al-Qaeda leader, Osama Bin Laden, has broken her silence to speak about her son whose actions have changed the course of countries in the Middle East.

Saudi Air Raids Kill 55, Over 100 Wounded in Yemen’s Besieged City of Hodeidah

At least 55 people, including women and children have been killed in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah after air raids were carried out by a Saudi Arabia and UAE alliance against Houthi rebel fighters.

Saudi King Holidays in Still Unbuilt Mega City NEOM

Saudi King Salman has arrived for a holiday in NEOM, a still-undeveloped mega city that the crown prince has pledged to build from scratch in the kingdom's remote northwest, state media said today.

Imran Khan Begins Preparations to Form Next Government in Pakistan

Imran Khan has started reaching out to leaders of different political parties and independent candidates to form the next government in Pakistan after his party won a majority of seats in Parliament, according to his party officials.

Israeli Airline El Al Drops Plea Against Air India Flights Via Saudi Airspace

El Al in its petition argued that allowing Air India to cross over airspace that is closed to Israeli-owned airlines violated the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation as well as various Israeli government decisions.

Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Exports Through Red Sea Lane After Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia's state oil company announced that it would suspend all shipments through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea after its tankers were attacked off the coast of Yemen.

Celebrity Cosmetic Surgeon in Brazil Vanishes After Patient Dies

A Brazilian celebrity butt-enhancement surgeon called Dr Bumbum has gone on the run following the death of a patient just hours after undergoing cosmetic surgery at his home in Rio de Janeiro.

Yemen Rebel Leader Willing to Give UN Control of Key Port

Yemen's Huthi rebel chief says he is ready to hand over control of the key port of Hodeida to the United Nations if the Saudi-led coalition backing pro-government troops halts its offensive, a French newspaper reported.