Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has signed an agreement to set up a joint venture with US firm Lockheed Martin to enhance the kingdom's defense and manufacturing capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Women in Saudi Arabia can now take up arms and enter the military as soldiers, lance corporals, corporals, sergeants, and staff sergeants ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Will Invest $20 Billion in its Military Over Next Decade
Saudi Arabia’s military industry governor said the country will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military over the next decade. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Women Can Join Military in Latest Widening of Rights
Women in Saudi Arabia can now take up arms and enter the military, the latest profession in the kingdom to open up to female recruits. Saudi Arabian women can be employed as soldiers, lance corporals, ... ( read original story ...)
Officials: Roadside bombs in Afghanistan kill 3, wound 20
Separate roadside bomb explosions in Afghanistan, Sunday killed at least three including a child and wounded 20 others, said Afghan officials ... ( read original story ...)
Two explosions in Afghanistan kill at least three: Officials
At least two people, including a child, killed in Kabul blast and one person killed by explosion in Helmand province. ( read original story ...)
US Forces Stationed in Iraq Targeted Again
An Iraqi base hosting American forces on Saturday came under fire yet again, as four rockets hit Balad Air Base north of Baghdad, injuring at least one Iraqi civilian. Local security officials ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq plans to build 10 gigawatts of solar projects over 10 years
Iraq awarded seven projects to generate solar power as part of a plan to produce 10 gigawatts of solar energy by the end of 2030, Iraq Oil Minister Ihsan ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq seeks international investors to build 750 MW solar projects
Iraq is seeking international investors to build seven solar power plants, with a total capacity of 750 megawatts (MW) as it aims to develop its renewable energy potential. ( read original story ...)
Presidetial election campaign in South Korea
Moon Jae-in, former human rights lawyer and presidential candidate of the main opposition Democratic United Party speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on December 18, ... ( read original story ...)