The head of the UN calls for “massive” humanitarian aid to Somalia
Mogadishu – As Somalia struggles with a crippling drought and a gruelling Islamist war, visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made
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Jordan’s King speaks with Japanese ministers about business relations
Tokyo – King Abdullah II of Jordan met in Tokyo with Ministers of Economy, Trade, and Industry NISHIMURA Yasutoshi and
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Thousands of Israelis march to illegal West Bank outpost as tensions mount
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Thousands of Israelis, including ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, marched to an evacuated Jewish
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Yemeni government backs new Saudi peace initiatives
Al-Mukallaa – The Yemeni government, whose authority is recognised internationally, has praised Saudi Arabia’s significant diplomatic efforts to put an
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On Thursday, Yemen’s sides are “prepared” to exchange hundreds of captives
Al-Mukallaa – Yemeni government negotiator told Arab Media on Tuesday that the warring parties in Yemen and the International Committee of
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Israeli Holocaust memorial criticizes deal with Poland
Jerusalem (AP) — Israel’s national Holocaust memorial has criticized a new agreement renewing Israeli school trips to Poland, saying it
Read MoreOman’s second-largest bank pursues merger with smaller rival
Dubai (AP) — Oman’s second-largest bank is pursuing a potential merger with its smaller rival, potentially creating a lender with
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As Saudi leaders make substantial donations, the first night of the charity drive sees SR470 million donated
Riyadh – King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated SR40 million ($10.7 million) and SR30 million, respectively, to
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King Salman Relief continues to provide food assistance throughout Ramadan
Riyadh – King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) kept distributing food aid to Nigeria, Chad, and Indonesia. As
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The Saudi king bestows the order of merit on 100 persons who donated organs
Riyadh – King Salman of Saudi Arabia has given the go-ahead for 100 male and female contributors to receive the
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