Thursday, June 18, 2026

David Cameron's resignation to set off leadership scramble

British Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to resign after losing the referendum vote on European Union membership will set off an intense Conservative Party...

Qatar forecasts $12.77 billion budget deficit

Energy-rich Qatar has forecast a budget deficit of more than $12 billion in 2016, citing a sharp drop in oil and gas prices, local...

Assad says willing to hold early presidential vote

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he is willing to hold early presidential elections if the Syrian people want them, in remarks released...

Saudi Princess Reema vows to involve women in sport

A U.S.-raised Saudi Arabian princess freshly appointed to increase female participation in sport plans to help licence gyms and modify outdoor spaces for women...

Saudi's Bahri says signs 700 million riyal loan for oil tankers

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia has signed a 700 million riyal ($186.7 million) loan to partly-finance the purchase of three very large...

Zidane pledges to restore Real Madrid's attacking prowess

Zinedine Zidane promised Tuesday to make up for his lack of coaching experience by inspiring Real Madrid to play with the same attacking flair...

Russia sees oil price of $45-$50 per barrel 'acceptable' as it prepares for freeze...

Russia believes an oil price at $45-$50 per barrel is acceptable for the global oil market to balance, as it prepares to meet leading...

Saudi Foreign Minister warns: "Russian military aid to Assad will worsen situation"

Russian pledge for continued military support for Syria’s Bashar Assad despite growing concerns expressed by the Arab countries will further worsen the situation in...

Saudi Arabia names Pakistani man as suicide bomber in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who struck outside the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah as a Pakistani resident of the kingdom who...

Turkish lawmakers set to give Erdogan sweeping new powers

Turkish lawmakers are expected Thursday to endorse sweeping new powers for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan allowing him to expand a crackdown in the wake...

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