Saudi banks freeze more than 1,200 accounts in probe, number still rising: sources
Middle East
November 7, 2017
Saudi banks freeze more than 1,200 accounts in probe, number still rising: sources
Saudi Arabian banks have frozen more than 1,200 accounts belonging to individuals and companies in the kingdom as part of…
Islamic State claims attack on TV station in Afghan capital
Middle East
November 7, 2017
Islamic State claims attack on TV station in Afghan capital
Militant group Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a television station in Kabul, in which gunmen…
UN calls on Saudi-led coalition to re-open aid lifeline to Yemen
Middle East
November 7, 2017
UN calls on Saudi-led coalition to re-open aid lifeline to Yemen
The United Nations called on the Saudi-led coalition on Tuesday to re-open an aid lifeline into Yemen, saying food and…
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
World
November 7, 2017
Japan to impose additional sanctions on North Korea
Japan will impose additional sanctions on North Korea in response to the continuing threat posed by its missile and nuclear…
Saudi Crown Prince says Iran supply of rockets is military aggression
Middle East
November 7, 2017
Saudi Crown Prince says Iran supply of rockets is military aggression
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday Iran supplying militias in Yemen with rockets is considered “direct…
Saudi Arabia says Lebanon declares war, deepening crisis
Middle East
November 7, 2017
Saudi Arabia says Lebanon declares war, deepening crisis
Saudi Arabia accused Lebanon on Monday of declaring war against it because of aggression by the Iran-backed Lebanese Shi‘ite group…
Saudi king receives ex-Lebanon PM Hariri in Riyadh
Middle East
November 6, 2017
Saudi king receives ex-Lebanon PM Hariri in Riyadh
Saudi King Salman received former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri in Riyadh on Monday following his resignation, Saudi media reported.…
South Korea imposes sanctions on 18 North Koreans, a day before Trump visit
World
November 6, 2017
South Korea imposes sanctions on 18 North Koreans, a day before Trump visit
South Korea imposed unilateral sanctions on 18 North Koreans on Monday, barring any financial transactions between those sanctioned and any…
Oil hits two-year high on Saudi purge, world shares retreat
Middle East
November 6, 2017
Oil hits two-year high on Saudi purge, world shares retreat
Oil jumped to its highest in over two years on Monday as Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power through…
Trump says stands with Japan against North Korean ‘menace’, working on trade
World
November 6, 2017
Trump says stands with Japan against North Korean ‘menace’, working on trade
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that America stood with close ally Japan against the North Korean “menace” and…