Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in its navy in recent years, buying a number of new warships. Riyadh has also demonstrating more willingness to participate in and even lead maritime task forces. The moves are a response to growing threats and reflect a desire to rely less on the US for defense.
Saudi’s Red Sea Film Festival Opens With Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Sharon Stone, Ranveer Singh and Slew of Arabic Stars
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival kicked off its third edition on Thursday with the world premiere of Dubai-based Iraqi director Yasir Al-Yasiri’s fantasy “HWJN” and a glitzy red carpet featuring Will Smith,
Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin didn’t have to pay anything to resolve a $25 million lawsuit filed by family members of a Marine killed in Afghanistan after the actor chastised them on social media over the Jan. 6, 2021 …
10 Killed, 14 Injured In Iraq Roadside Bomb Attack
At least 10 people were killed and 14 others wounded in an attack with roadside bombs and gunfire on a vehicle and rescuers in Iraq’s eastern Diyala province on Thursday evening, two security sources …
No End in Sight for South Korea’s Population Collapse
The plummeting number of South Koreans between 19 and 34 years old bodes ill for Seoul’s desperate efforts to combat a demographic crisis.
How will Japan reach its ambitious goal in offshore wind energy?
Japan aims to become the world’s top producer of offshore wind energy, joining the likes of China and Britain in its transition to a zero-emission economy, while boosting energy security.
Japan’s Sota Tomikawa brings his bag of tricks to skate spots around the world
The Creature team has fiends worldwide! Don’t think Japan doesn’t have its fair share of transition rippers riding the green wood. Get familiar with Sota Tomikawa as he applies his trucks and lip trick repertoire all over SoCal and beyond.
Bangladesh opposition party continues protests against government amid crackdown
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party said Wednesday that it will continue to stage antigovernment protests, including by boycotting the country’s upcoming January elections, in the face of a crackdown by the ruling Awami League party. Speaking to Al Jazeera …
Phillips shown on TV applying saliva on the ball, no on-field action taken
Glenn Phillips was shown on TV applying saliva on the ball during the third day’s play of the Sylhet Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand. The incident took place after the first ball of the 34th over,
China mourns ‘most valued friend’ Henry Kissinger
Mr Kissinger, who shaped US foreign policy during some of the most crucial Cold War years, was instrumental in brokering that trip, which many see as a pivotal moment in China’s decision to engage with the West. In 1971, he paid a clandestine visit to Beijing to arrange the meeting.