Update Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia: State Department

Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia: State Department

  • Trip comes as Kingdom and US seek to broker durable cease-fire between Sudan’s warring generals
  • Blinken is set to also participate in a US-GCC ministerial meeting
By Arab News ·

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet at Cape Town BRICS event

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet at Cape Town BRICS event

  • The two ministers met on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of BRICS countries in South Africa
By Arab News ·

Finland feels safer now it is part of NATO, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto tells Arab News

Finland feels safer now it is part of NATO, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto tells Arab News

  • Expresses gratitude to Saudi Arabia for providing a platform for Sudanese factions to discuss ceasefire
  • Offers Helsinki’s support for the circular economy, a model that is also championed by Saudi Arabia
By NOOR NUGALI ·

International artists explore Saudi landscape in new exhibition photos

International artists explore Saudi landscape in new exhibition

  • Misk Art Institute’s latest Masaha Residency art showcase features 11 global and local artists and two writers whose
By Nada Alturki ·

After Daesh and bombs, refugee sisters sing of Kurdish sorrow

After Daesh and bombs, refugee sisters sing of Kurdish sorrow

  • They have twice been driven from their family home in northern Syrian town of Kobani
  • Kurdish folk songs are our favorite type of music. They tell the plight of the Kurds, the wars, the tragedy of displacement and the killings
By AFP ·

Update More than 200 killed and 800 hurt after 2 trains derail in India

More than 200 killed and 800 hurt after 2 trains derail in India

  • About 400 people were taken to hospitals after the accident, which happened in eastern India
  • Nearly 500 police officers and rescue workers with 75 ambulances and buses responded to the accident
By AP ·

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 ·

Break in case of emergency: Japanese vending machine to offer free food if earthquake hits

Break in case of emergency: Japanese vending machine to offer free food if earthquake hits

  • Coastal city launches trial of lifesaving devices that will distribute essential supplies in case of disaster
By Arab News ·
No alternative to Bayern sackings, says ex-president Hoeness

No alternative to Bayern sackings, says ex-president Hoeness

  • "The overall development was simply too unsatisfactory" Hoeness told newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung
  • Hoeness revealed "nobody" at the club was consulted about the decision to fire coach Julian Nagelsmann in March
By AFP ·