BAGHDAD: The US has called on Baghdad to “take actions” to protect US interests in the country after a flurry of attacks that have been blamed on Iranian-backed groups. Tehran wields growing influence in Iraq, particularly through armed factions. Since Oct. 28, 10 rocket attacks have targeted areas where US soldiers and diplomats are stationed. They…
Arab coalition investigators refute claims of deadly mistakes in military operations RIYADH: The Arab Coalition’s Joint Incident Assessment Team in Yemen has refuted several allegations made by UN agencies, international organizations and media outlets of fatal mistakes made by coalition forces in military operations in the country. During a press conference at the Armed Forces…
ANKARA: The waters of the Eastern Mediterranean are heating up with Russia and the Assad regime starting a joint military exercise in the region on Tuesday. The growing presence of Russia around Cyprus and Libya has prompted concerns about the emergence of a geostrategic fault line that divides Ankara and Moscow. Russian warships and fighter jets…
MAKKAH: The journey of pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah is no longer confined to the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. They can now visit different cities and experience the ancient and modern wonders the Kingdom has to offer. Hisham Madani, director general of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage in…
DUBAI: The UAE’s film and entertainment company Image Nation Abu Dhabi has named Mansour Ahmed, Mildred Garcerant and Amer Al-Mahri as the 2019 winners of Arab Film Studio Awards, part of its flagship training program for aspiring filmmakers. Now in its eighth year, Arab Film Studio offers programs in narrative, documentary, scriptwriting, storytelling and corporate…
The Political Poetess challenges familiar accounts of the figure of the 19th-century Poetess, offering new readings of Poetess performance and criticism. In performing the Poetry of Woman, the mythic Poetess has long staked her claims as a creature of “separate spheres”— one exempt from emerging readings of nineteenth-century women’s political poetics. Turning such assumptions on…
The Political Poetess challenges familiar accounts of the figure of the 19th-century Poetess, offering new readings of Poetess performance and criticism. In performing the Poetry of Woman, the mythic Poetess has long staked her claims as a creature of “separate spheres”— one exempt from emerging readings of nineteenth-century women’s political poetics. Turning such assumptions on…
Tennis champ Daniil Medvedev lauds Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Tennis Cup, calls for its return RIYADH: Diriyah Tennis Cup champion Daniil Medvedev is calling for Saudi Arabia’s first professional tennis tournament to become a regular stop on the tour, insisting the event has the makings of becoming one of the sport’s best. World No. 5 Medvedev came…
RIYADH: Diriyah Tennis Cup champion Daniil Medvedev is calling for Saudi Arabia’s first professional tennis tournament to become a regular stop on the tour, insisting the event has the makings of becoming one of the sport’s best. World No. 5 Medvedev came out on top in the weekend’s history-making event at the Diriyah Arena. The tournament,…
RIYADH: Saudi showjumpers at this month’s Diriyah Equestrian Festival aren’t just riding to win — they are battling for places at next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the country’s equestrian chief said on Sunday. “Saudi riders’ participation in international championships is very important,” said Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, president of the Saudi Equestrian Federation. “Coming…
PARIS: Renault’s former CEO Thierry Bollore, who was ousted in October, had sought to flag alleged conflicts of interest and governance problems at the company’s Japanese alliance partner Nissan before his departure, Le Monde reported on Monday. Citing a letter from Oct. 7 addressed to Nissan’s board, of which he was member, France’s Le Monde newspaper…
LONDON: Oil prices on Monday held near three-month highs, supported by last week’s announcement that an initial trade deal had been reached between the US and China. Brent crude oil futures rose 10 cents or 0.15 percent to $65.32 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was down 4 cents or 0.07 percent to $60.03 a…
LONDON: Oil prices on Monday held near three-month highs, supported by last week’s announcement that an initial trade deal had been reached between the US and China. Brent crude oil futures rose 10 cents or 0.15 percent to $65.32 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was down 4 cents or 0.07 percent to $60.03 a…
NEW DELHI: Protesters and university students took to the streets across India on Monday to demonstrate against the newly enacted Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The center of the protests has been the Delhi-based Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) where students held a rally for the fifth consecutive day on Monday. On Sunday evening the agitation turned…
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to curb the spread of the polio virus in the country, Malaysia announced on Monday that authorities were working round the clock in cooperation with international organizations and the Philippines to intensify a health campaign. “The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) is also working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO)…
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to curb the spread of the polio virus in the country, Malaysia announced on Monday that authorities were working round the clock in cooperation with international organizations and the Philippines to intensify a health campaign. “The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) is also working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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ANKARA: Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has criticized an expanded security pact between Ankara and Libya, claiming it breaches a UN arms embargo. The CHP on Monday lodged a dissenting opinion on the controversial deal, which is expected to be signed off by Turkish parliamentarians this week. Although unlikely to affect the deal, the opposition…
ANKARA: Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has criticized an expanded security pact between Ankara and Libya, claiming it breaches a UN arms embargo. The CHP on Monday lodged a dissenting opinion on the controversial deal, which is expected to be signed off by Turkish parliamentarians this week. Although unlikely to affect the deal, the opposition…
RIYADH: In the heart of Riyadh city, Christie’s Jewelry Expo recently concluded its activities after five days. The exhibition, which took place in the luxurious Al-Muraba Historical Palace, attracted a huge international and Arab audience. The expo showcased more than 200 exceptional jewels, 32 distinctive watches and 17 rare handbags from 15 international brands and famous…
