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US cautions Saudi Arabia over regional affairs interference
PARIS: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged Saudi Arabia to take a more cautious approach to regional conflicts Friday amid...
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Trump demands Saudis allow aid into Yemen immediately
Washington: US President Donald Trump took the rare step Wednesday of publicly demanding that ally Saudi Arabia immediately allow humanitarian...
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Biometric verification for Pakistani pilgrims deadline extended by Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi government has extended the deadline of biometric verification for Pakistani Umrah pilgrims till 1st January, 2018. According...
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Saudi Arabia’s Lebonan gambit backfires
BEIRUT: A month ago, Saudi Arabia pressured Lebanese premier Saad Hariri to step down in an audacious endeavour to rein in...
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US Patriot misisle defence system failed to intercept incoming missile over Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: When Huthi rebels blasted a ballistic missile from Yemen toward the Saudi capital last month, Riyadh officials said they...
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UAE – Saudi Arabia form new military alliance
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday it was forming a new military and economic committee with Saudi Arabia...
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Saudi Arabia warns of serious consequences over Jerusalem issue
RIYADH:Saudi Arabia on Tuesday voiced “grave and deep concern” over possible US plans to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying...
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CIA Chief hints at joint Israeli – Saudi military headquarters to combat terrorism
WASHINGTON – CIA Director Mike Pompeo says Saudi Arabia is working directly with Israel on confronting “challenges” in the Middle...
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Saudi Arabia invites US firms for multi billion dollar nuclear reactors deal
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has invited U.S. firms to take part in developing its civilian nuclear power programme, Energy Minister Khalid...
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Saudi government adviser sacked for attending a fashion show
RIYADH – In a not-so-surprising occurrence on Sunday, King Salman sacked an adviser to the ministry of commerce and investment who...