Russia battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine's military said Sunday, ahead of an expected phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending hostilities.
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KRAFTON has officially revealed the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025. This year, the tournament will see a significant expansion, with 24 national teams participating, up from the previous edition's 16, reflecting a clear ambition to (...)
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following last year's fall of the Assad regime, saying the move will "give them a chance at greatness."
The removal of the sanctions is a significant win for the (...)
RIYADH — The United States ranked sixth among the top countries investing in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2024, with foreign direct investment (FDI) totaling $15.4 billion, according to data released by the Saudi Ministry of Investment.
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RIYADH — Air Force One will land in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, May 13, carrying US President Donald Trump on the first official foreign visit of his second term in the White House. This visit is an indication of the advanced geopolitical (...)
The White House announced Sunday that it has reached a trade agreement with China following two days of high-level negotiations in Switzerland, though no specific terms have yet been disclosed and Beijing has not commented on the development.
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JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Lammy on Sunday.
During the call, the two ministers (...)
The leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine issued a joint statement on Saturday calling for a full and unconditional ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, beginning Monday, May 12, and lasting for at least 30 days.
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Ukraine and its allies said Saturday they are ready for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia starting Monday, calling on Moscow to accept a 30-day truce aimed at launching peace negotiations to end the nearly three-year war.
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President Donald Trump has renewed his threat of using military force to annex Greenland, saying in an NBC News interview he wouldn't rule it out to make the self-governing Danish territory a part of the United States.
It's the latest in Trump's (...)
The United Nations' emergency relief coordinator has urged Israel to lift its blockade of aid into Gaza, saying the halting of humanitarian aid amounts to "cruel collective punishment."
The UN said thousands of Palestinians had breached a (...)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would "never" yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by (...)
Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme are set to resume on Saturday in the Omani capital Muscat, where technical experts from both sides will attempt to iron out the details of a potential (...)
President Donald Trump slammed Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday for his comments that Ukraine wouldn't recognize Russian control of Crimea, calling the remarks "very harmful to the Peace Negotiations with Russia."
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 14.3% in February 2025 to SR26.11 billion, compared to February 2024, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Non-oil national exports (excluding (...)
LONDON — Diplomat Magazine awarded the "Diplomat of the Year 2025" award for the Middle East and North Africa region to Prince Khalid bin Bandar, Saudi Ambassador to the UK and Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The award was (...)
The Trump administration is looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as it eyes significant changes to its diplomatic presence abroad, according to an internal State Department document obtained by CNN.
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LONDON — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom's firm stance on the need to halt foreign support to all parties involved in the Sudanese conflict. He stressed that this is an essential step to pave the way for (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted the eighth meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the Dragon Group member states in Riyadh on Sunday.
The Saudi Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili inaugurated the meeting, which discussed topics (...)
It can be unlucky when a plane has to divert due to a sick passenger or a security incident mid-air.
But a recent flight from the Cayman Islands to the United Kingdom was particularly unlucky as it had to be diverted twice.
Passengers on board BA252 (...)
King Charles III has become the first British monarch to address both houses of the Italian parliament.
The king, who delivered part of his speech in Italian, told those gathered on Wednesday that he had come "to reaffirm the deep friendship between (...)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday that launching a trade war with the United States "cannot be the first response of the United Kingdom," as Washington prepares to confirm a sweeping new package of tariffs.
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's sweets and chocolate market is witnessing a notable uptick in activity in the lead-up to Eid Al-Fitr, as consumer demand for a wide variety of festive treats continues to grow.
Local and imported products are in high demand, (...)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv has officially received a new draft agreement from the United States concerning a critical minerals deal, describing it as "significantly different" from the earlier framework proposed (...)
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan as advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the excellent rank. Prince Khalid bin Bandar is currently serving as Saudi ambassador to the (...)
