Saudi deputy governor and 7 others killed in helicopter crash
JEDDAH The deputy governor of Asir province and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in the southwestern mountains of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
Saudi Arabia: 11 princes, 4-ministers detained
WEB DESK Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of senior ministers including princes and a top business tycoon, with authorities today pledging fair justice after a sweeping purge seen as consolidating…
Saudi forces shoot down Houthi missile over Riyadh
RIYADAH Houthi rebels in Yemen fired a ballistic missile on Saturday night aimed at Riyadh. Saudi defense forces intercepted and shot down the missile, and there were no casualties. Fire…
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile over Riyadh
WEB DESK Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile over Riyadh after it was launched from conflict-torn Yemen, with debris landing inside the capital’s international airport. Officials said the…
China hopes US quadrilateral with India, Japan, Aus doesn’t damage third party’s interest
WEB DESK China today reacted cautiously over a proposal by the Trump administration for a working-level quadrilateral meeting with India, Japan and Australia, saying Beijing hopes that it would not…
Russia: Police detains 200 activists for protest against Putin
WEB DESK Police in Russia today detained around 200 activists gathering in central Moscow for an unauthorised protest against President Vladimir Putin. State news agency and a monitoring group reported…
Syria: 75 killed, 140 hurt in IS car bombing
WEB DESK At least 75 civilians were killed and 140 wounded in a reported Islamic State group car bombing that struck a gathering of people displaced by fighting in eastern…
No minus-Nawaz formula: PM Abbasi
AMN /London Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that there was no minus-Nawaz formula in the PML-N party. Abbasi said this while talking to media in London, the…
Saudi King removes Prince Miteb bin Abdullah as head of National Guard
WEB DESK Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has removed a prominent prince who headed the National Guard, replaced the economy minister and announced the creation of a new anti-corruption committee. The…
No nation should underestimate American resolve: Trump
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump said no nation should underestimate American resolve, as he arrived in Japan at the start of a marathon Asian tour. Addressing US troops at…