US blacklists 14 firms tied to Israeli mining magnate
The United States on Friday blacklisted an additional 14 companies tied to Israeli businessman Dan Gertler, whom Washington accuses of profiting from massive resource...
Saudia airline fares ‘to rise’
Saudi Arabia Airlines may raise its airfares for domestic flights to reflect rising operational expenses, said a top official.
These prices were set years ago...
Taliban monitors prisoner release – Kabul
As part of a peace deal signed by the Taliban and the U.S., a Taliban technical team arrived Tuesday in the Afghan capital to...
Saudi king receives Palestinian president Abbas
Saudi Arabia's King Salman received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Riyadh on Wednesday and reiterated the kingdom's support for the Palestinian people, state news...
Tunisia will not deport Islamist suspect back to Germany – official
Tunisia will not deport a suspected Islamist militant who once served as Osama bin Laden's bodyguard back to Germany because he is facing possible...
Oil-rich Congo's Sassou to boost budget in election year
Congo Republic plans to increase its budget by more than a third this year despite low oil prices, according to a draft report seen...
UAE armed Libya factions and wooed envoy with job offer
The United Arab Emirates shipped weapons to Libyan factions fighting Islamists while offering a $50,000-month job to the UN envoy negotiating a peace deal...
Saudi energy ministry to assist development of mega economic zone Neom
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's energy ministry is to offer assistance so that Neom, a $500 billion high-tech development that includes tourism and sport...
Oil rally halted by US stockpiles rise and Saudi stance on cuts
Oil prices fell in Asia Friday after a sharp rise in US crude stockpiles and Saudi Arabia's rejection of proposed output cuts shot down...
Al-Jazeera says cameraman died from injuries sustained in Syria
A cameraman working for al-Jazeera news network died of his injuries on Monday several days after being shot and wounded in the flashpoint Syrian...
