King Saud University transforms into independent non-profit academic institution
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who is also chairman of the board…
Russian defense minister in rare North Korea visit
SINGAPORE — A Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in North Korea, to be joined by…
King and Crown Prince congratulate presidents of Liberia and Maldives
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President of Liberia…
Speculation rife after China foreign minister removed
SINGAPORE — Speculation on Qin Gang remained rampant on Wednesday, a day after he was removed as China’s foreign minister…
Independent experts quit Mexico over roadblocks in 43 missing students case
MEXICO CITY — An independent panel of experts investigating the 2014 disappearance of 43 students from a rural teachers’ college…
Cambodia’s Hun Sen to hand power to his son
PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said in a speech on Wednesday he would step down, and that…
Taiwan’s main airport becomes battleground for simulated Chinese invasion
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport became the scene of a simulated Chinese invasion on Wednesday for the first…
India opposition parties move no-confidence motion against Modi government over Manipur
NEW DELHI — Indian opposition parties have moved two no-confidence motions in parliament against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government amid…
Six men found guilty of terrorist murders in 2016 Belgium attacks
BRUSSELS — A jury delivered a verdict Tuesday over Belgium’s suicide bombings at the Brussels airport and a busy subway…
Crucial system of ocean currents heading for collapse: Study
WASHINGTON — A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump…