Special BRICS sees strength in numbers as it envisions a multipolar world order

BRICS sees strength in numbers as it envisions a multipolar world order

  • BRICS foreign ministers’ summit sets stage for a more ambitious role for five-nation bloc
  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi minister of foreign affairs, joins ministerial meeting of the ‘Friends of BRICS’
By Alex Whiteman - Robert Edwards ·

UN agency for Palestinian refugees raises just a third of $300m needed to help millions

UN agency for Palestinian refugees raises just a third of $300m needed to help millions

  • UNRWA chief grateful for the new pledges but they are below the funds needed to keep over 700 schools and 140 clinics open from September through December
By AP ·

Turkiye: Erdogan to be sworn in for third term as president

Turkiye: Erdogan to be sworn in for third term as president

  • Erdogan’s inauguration in parliament will be followed by a lavish ceremony at his palace in Ankara
By AFP ·

Special Father of slain Saudi student details depths of family’s tragedy video

Father of slain Saudi student details depths of family’s tragedy

  • Three Saudi college students have died in the US this year, two in accidents at popular scenic locations and one who was murdered in Philadelphia
  • Saudi officials say that the deaths are very tragic but emphasize there is no evidence that the Kingdom’s citizens are being targeted
By RAY HANANIA ·

Tunisian FM hails Italy’s support over IMF loan

Tunisian FM hails Italy’s support over IMF loan

  • International Monetary Fund seeks govt reforms but Rome backs disbursement ‘without preconditions’
  • Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to pay official visit to North African country next week
By Francesco Bongarra  ·

Pope Francis to make historic visit to Mongolia in September

Pope Francis to make historic visit to Mongolia in September

  • Pontiff will tour the vast nation from August 31 to September 4 at the invitation of the country’s president and church authorities
By AFP ·

NEOM, Telfaz11 sign deal to produce 9 film, TV projects

NEOM, Telfaz11 sign deal to produce 9 film, TV projects

  • 2 movies, TV series already in development, partners say
  • Telfaz11 to open offices at NEOM media hub this year
By Arab News ·

NEOM, Telfaz11 sign deal to produce 9 film, TV projects

NEOM, Telfaz11 sign deal to produce 9 film, TV projects

  • 2 movies, TV series already in development, partners say
  • Telfaz11 to open offices at NEOM media hub this year
By Arab News ·

Hollywood star Eva Longoria stuns in Elie Saab at Hollywood luncheon

Hollywood star Eva Longoria stuns in Elie Saab at Hollywood luncheon

  • The Lebanese couturier, most recently, designed Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein’s wedding gown
By Arab News ·
Ailing Elena Rybakina withdraws from French Open

Ailing Elena Rybakina withdraws from French Open

  • ‘I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before. I didn’t sleep last night’
  • World number four had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round
By AFP ·