World disasters cost $71 billion in first half of 2016
From earthquakes in Japan to wildfires in Canada, disasters cost the world economy $71 billion (62 billion euros) in the first half of the...
Russia and U.S. make way for Syria meeting after Kerry Moscow talks
Russia and the United States see enough common ground on Syria for world powers to meet on the troubled country's peace process in New...
Saudi Arabia to raise domestic petrol prices by 'up to 40%'
Saudi Arabia will raise domestic petrol prices by up to 40 per cent, AFP has reported, citing the kingdom's state press agency, SPA.
Initial reports...
Saudi police capture man wanted for bombing and assassination
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a number of terrorist acts, including a suicide bombing that...
On Trump’s ‘Swiss cheese’ peace, Palestinian leader warns UN
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to reject President Donald Trump's Middle East plan, saying it would splinter Palestinian...
Twin bombings kill 32, wound 90 in Syria's Homs
An estimated 32 people have been killed and 90 others wounded following two explosions in the Syrian city of Homs on Monday, according to...
Two Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli army fire
Two Palestinian died after being shot by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip Friday, the enclave's health ministry said, the latest such incidents...
Egypt sees World Bank funds arriving soon, looks for Saudi aid
Egypt expects to receive a $1 billion World Bank loan approved in December once outstanding paperwork is finalised and is negotiating to secure more...
NATO says Turkey, Greece agree to talks; Athens denies deal
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — NATO's chief said Thursday that alliance members Greece and Turkey have agreed to start “technical talks” to reduce the risks...
Saudi King tells Trump that kingdom is eager to achieve fair solution to Palestinian...
CAIRO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman told U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday that the kingdom was...
