Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reopened their land border as they restored ties following a landmark deal to end a three-and-a-half-year rift. Saudi Arabia shut its side of Qatar’s only land ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to build zero carbon city in NEOM business zone
Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Sunday announced plans to build a zero carbon city at NEOM, a $500 billion flagship business zone aimed at diversifying the kingdom's oil-based economy. Prince Mohammed ... ( read original story ...)
Gunmen assassinate Saudi Arabia based oil expert in Kogi
Unknown gunmen have assassinated a Saudi Arabia based oil expert, Ogacheko Atanu, in his Idah residence of Kogi State. It was learnt that the incident happened on Saturday night at about 11 p.m. It ... ( read original story ...)
Elated Qataris Stream into Saudi Arabia after Border Re-Opened
Qataris celebrated crossing their border with Saudi Arabia Sunday, calling the kingdom "our second country," as Doha readied its strict coronavirus measures for Saudis to enter following a Gulf ... ( read original story ...)
Roadside Bomb, Airstrike Kill 15 People in Afghanistan
A roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, early Sunday and a countermilitancy airstrike elsewhere in the war-ravaged country killed at least 15 people, including a government ... ( read original story ...)
India could boost military assistance to Afghanistan, as Taliban peace talks resume in Doha
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar speaks to Afghan counterpart M.H. Atmar, is believed to have assured more military help as US troops begin withdrawing. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan investigating if civilians killed in strike against Taliban
Government officials confirmed the Saturday night strike but said on Sunday that initial information showed the deaths were all of Taliban insurgents fighting Afghan security forces ... ( read original story ...)
Killing of elections monitor casts pall over Afghanistan
The former director's desk was empty of clutter, the bowl of nuts and raisins for visitors untouched. Down the hall, the dazed staff went through the motions of finishing year-end reports. The newly ... ( read original story ...)
Dinar devaluation will save Iraq 12 trillion dinars in 2021: parliamentary finance committee member
The devaluation of the Iraqi dinar will save the country 12 trillion Dinars (approx. $8.276 billion) in deficit this year, a member of the Iraqi Parliament’s finance committee told state media on ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar plans caravan tours, day trips to beaches
Myanmar will be providing caravan tours and day trips to the Bagan and Ngapali beach areas once the tourism sector resumes operations, said Vice President U Henry Van Thio in his message to the ... ( read original story ...)