King, Putin discuss Syria crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman about finding a solution to the Syria crisis, just...
Saudi-led coalition destroys explosive-laden drone launched by Houthis
CAIRO, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Thursday it intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by...
Saudi government shake-up rolls, reshuffle of economic posts
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Saturday replaced his veteran oil minister and restructured some big ministries in a major reshuffle apparently intended to support...
Foreign governments press Saudi Arabia on workers' delayed wages
Foreign governments are pressing authorities and executives in Saudi Arabia to ensure that local construction firms make delayed salary payments to thousands of workers,...
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...
Cyprus, Turkey spar after warships block gas drilling ship
Cyprus on Sunday insisted Turkey had breached "international law" after Ankara's warships blocked an Italian drilling ship on course to explore for gas in...
UK, Saudi to strengthen U.N. inspection regime for Yemen: Johnson
Britain and Saudi Arabia want to strengthen a United Nations inspection regime for ships headed to Yemen, the British foreign minister said after meeting...
Yemen’s Houthis indicate willingness to hand over port to U.N. -sources
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have indicated they would be willing to hand over management of Hodeidah port to the United Nations, a potential breakthrough in...
Saudi stadium plan scaled back as oil drop bites
Saudi Arabia's plans to dramatically increase the size and scope of football stadiums around the country have "been shelved" because of the impact of...
Turkish warplanes strike Iraq after Ankara bombing blamed on Kurdish militants
Turkish warplanes struck Kurdish militant camps in northern Iraq on Monday, a day after 37 people were killed in an Ankara car bombing that...
