Kerry, Lavrov say Syria talks should go ahead this month
Internationally brokered talks between Syria's government and opposition groups should start this month as planned, Russia and the United States said on Wednesday, despite...
Obama signs bill making Guantanamo closure tougher
Away from public view, US President Barack Obama signed a defense bill Wednesday barbed with measures designed to undo his bid to close the...
Oil prices rise at end of volatile week
Oil prices rose Friday, with Brent reaching a near two-month high, on hopes of a deal among producers to tackle a global supply glut.
The...
Israel warns over Iran’s presence in Syria after air strikes
Israel issued stark warnings on Sunday over Iran's presence in neighbouring Syria after a confrontation threatened to open a new and unpredictable period...
Opening of jobs in tourism sector lauded by WTO
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has become the fastest creator of jobs in the Kingdom, according to the World Tourism...
Maximum of 5 expat visas for every Saudi family
Every Saudi family is entitled under certain conditions to a maximum of five visas for household workers through the Musaned website, while expatriate families...
Rivalries hinder Libya's unity government from taking off
A month after it was agreed in Morocco, a U.N.-backed plan for a united Libyan government is struggling to take off.
Efforts to push the...
IMF and other G20 finance VIPs urge action on reforms
Officials at a global finance meeting Friday in Shanghai urged governments to speed up promised job-creating reforms instead of relying on stimulus to perk...
German parliament approves Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as 'safe'
Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday approved a draft law declaring Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as safe countries to ease deportation of failed...
Messi exit leaves Argentinian football in turmoil
Lionel Messi sensationally announced his international retirement leaving Argentinian football in turmoil after a traumatic penalty shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America...
