UN moves to restrict ISIS finances
Russian President Vladimir Putin threw his support Thursday behind a US-backed measure at the UN Security Council to ramp up sanctions against ISIS and cut...
Investigation clears Malaysian PM Najib, says $681 million transfer a Saudi gift
Malaysia's attorney-general cleared Prime Minister Najib Razak of any criminal offence or corruption on Tuesday, and said a controversial transfer of $681 million into...
Saudi developer secures funds to complete world’s tallest tower
The Saudi developer behind plans for the world’s tallest building said Sunday it had secured financing to complete the record-breaking project.
Kingdom Holding Co, chaired...
Ex-employee kills 19 in Japan care home knife attack
A former employee went on knife rampage at a Japanese centre for the disabled on Tuesday, leaving 19 people dead and 25 injured in...
Activist Afeni Shakur, mother of 2Pac, dies at age 69
Afeni Shakur, the former Black Panther who inspired the work of her son, rap icon Tupac Shakur, and fostered his legacy for decades after...
Riyadh finance district project will transfer to Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia is to transfer ownership of Riyadh's floundering King Abdullah Financial District to the Public Investment Fund (PIF) from the Public Pension Agency...
Libya hospital overwhelmed by wounded in anti-ISIS fight
The entrance hall of Misrata's only hospital is crammed with beds reserved for fighters wounded in the battle to oust the Islamic State (ISIS)...
Kuwait 's telecom 'Zain' profit's rose in Q4 then took a dive in 2015
Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain said Wednesday its net profit rose slightly in the fourth quarter but fell sharply in 2015 due to unrest in...
Egypt's Tourism Minister hopes Egypt is still a key player in Arab tourism
Egyptian Tourism Minister Hisham Zazou stressed the importance of Arab tourism in general with a focus on Egypt, encouraging Arabs to "return to Egyptian...
Libya unity forces bombard ISIS in Sirte
Forces loyal to Libya's unity government bombarded Islamic State group (ISIS) positions in Sirte with heavy artillery Friday, a day after thrusting into the...
