Norway and Denmark tighten security around energy infrastructure after pipeline ‘attack’
OSLO/COPENHAGEN — Norway and Denmark will increase security and surveillance around their energy infrastructure sites after the alleged sabotage of…
Nord Stream: Explosions recorded prior to discovery of major gas leaks
COPENHAGEN — Seismologists recorded what they think were explosions before gas began pouring out of two Russia-to-Germany pipelines under the…
Full results out for Ukraine ‘referendums’ as Kremlin-backed authorities claim victory
MOSCOW/KIEV — The Kremlin-installed governments of the four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine have all declared victories in the so-called annexation…
Bank of England takes emergency action to stabilize UK economy, after earlier IMF warning
LONDON — The Bank of England has stepped in to stabilize financial markets after the British government’s tax-cutting plans caused…
Saudi move to host IMF regional office
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Council of Ministers authorized on Tuesday minister of finance to discuss with the…
Saudi Arabia to establish new unified regulator for insurance sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan stated on Wednesday that a new unified regulator for the…
Khalid bin Salman reaffirms resolve to follow Crown Prince’s path to build professional military forces
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s new Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman reaffirmed on Wednesday that his ministry…
UAE President, King of Bahrain congratulate Crown Prince on his new appointment
ABU DHABI/MANAMA — Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a cable…
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam’s Da Nang
HO CHI MINH CITY — Typhoon Noru made landfall near Vietnam’s popular beach resort city of Da Nang on Wednesday…
Sabotage to blame Nord Stream leaks, says EU
BRUSSELS — The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage…