GCC plans to issue Schengen-model visas to foreign tourists
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are now conducting intensive studies to issue joint Schengen-model visas to foreign tourists.
“The project is still under...
Paris mosque urges Muslims to join ‘anti-terror’ protest Friday
The Great Mosque of Paris urged French Muslims on Tuesday to gather at the country’s most important mosque Friday to say “No to terror”...
Russia says pre-conditions on Assad departure 'unacceptable'
Russia said Wednesday that following the carnage in Paris it was now clear that global powers should unite without any preconditions on the fate...
Sisi and Putin discuss cooperation in fight against terrorism
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have discussed international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, the Egyptian presidency said...
Al-Qaeda in Syria claims downing two Russian drones
Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front said it had downed two Russian reconnaissance drones over a military airport it controls in northwest Syria.
If confirmed, the...
Saudi Arabia flooding death toll hits eight
The death toll from two days of rains and flooding in western Saudi Arabia rose to at least eight on Wednesday, including three children,...
Coffee-drinkers less likely to die from certain diseases
People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or...
Oil reverses gains as focus returns to global oversupply
Oil prices eased on Tuesday, reversing the previous day’s gains, as the risk premium stemming from the Paris attacks faded, and the focus returned...
Border Guards foil attempt to smuggle 274 kg hashish by boat
Saudi Border Guards have sunk an attempt by Yemenis to smuggle by boat 274 kg of hashish into the Kingdom, a spokesman said on...
Islamic State has become a existential threat to the West
The Europeans have — it’s not news — tended to be snooty about the Americans. Especially the French, but the attitude is ingrained even...
