Saudi central bank to appoint KPMG partner as deputy governor for supervision – sources
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) is set to appoint KPMG Saudi Arabia's managing partner Tareq al-Sadhan as its new deputy governor for supervision,...
Kurds plan Syria summit after exclusion from Saudi meet
Syrian Kurdish factions will host a two-day conference from Tuesday on a vision for Syria's future, after being excluded from a meeting of opposition...
Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed militia base in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces raided a headquarters belonging to a powerful Iran-backed militia in southern Baghdad late on Thursday and detained more...
Obama Lauds 'Valued Partners' After UK Syria Vote
US President Barack Obama welcomed Wednesday night’s House of Commons vote that authorized British military forces to target members of the Islamic State group...
US watchdog: Afghan gov’t weakened ahead of Taliban talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. watchdog warned that “systemic” corruption within the Afghan government is weakening its bargaining position in upcoming peace negotiations with...
Journalists accused of revealing secrets on trial in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — Seven journalists went on trial on Wednesday, accused of revealing state secrets for their reports on the funeral of an intelligence...
Netanyahu is given 48 hours to form unity govt
As Israel's unprecedented political deadlock has persisted, there have been widespread calls for an interim, national unity government to combat COVID-19, which has infected...
Saudi champ Al-Nasr signs Maiga from West Ham
West Ham United forward Modibo Maiga has joined Al-Nasr, the Saudi Arabian champion said Monday.
"#ALNASSR signed a 2 year contract with former @whufc-official's forward,...
French judge allows partial demolition of Calais "jungle"
A French judge on Thursday upheld a government plan to partially demolish a shanty town for migrants trying to reach Britain on the outskirts...
Oil rises, but oversupply hobbles gains
Global oil prices rebounded Wednesday but buying sentiment remains sluggish owing to supply glut woes and a strong dollar.
At about 1245 GMT, U.S. benchmark...
