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Sri Lanka's central bank made an unexpected move on Tuesday by announcing a 0.5 percent reduction in interest rates, a decision aimed at bolstering growth prospects amidst the country's severe financial crisis.
The 35 Somali pirates who were captured by the Indian Navy on board the INS Kolkata following a 40-hour operation were given 10-day police detention by a Mumbai court.
Russia mourned on Sunday as flags flew at half-mast following a horrific attack at a rock concert near Moscow, marking the deadliest assault on Russian soil in two decades.
Indonesia's geophysics agency announced on Sunday the occurrence of a magnitude-6.1 earthquake off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province.
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ratified the appointment of Ambassador Saqer Al-Moqbel, the Saudi Permanent Representative to the WTO, as the chair of its Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) for the term spanning 2024–2025.
The 19th edition of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), an annual event organized by the United Nations, is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
On Wednesday, the Albanian government issued a decision granting entry to Saudi citizens holding valid passports into Albanian territory without requiring a visa.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, expressed skepticism regarding the longevity of the current Shehbaz Sharif-led government, foreseeing his own release from incarceration within the next five to six months.
The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia has announced the prohibition of "lottery" prizes, which entail purchasing goods or products to be eligible for cash rewards, entry into prize draws, or the distribution of money within products...
In line with the government's position, the Canadian parliament just approved a non-binding resolution late Monday promoting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue.
Violent demonstrations erupted subsequent to the apprehension of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party by paramilitary Rangers within the confines of the Islamabad High Court.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a significant penalty after one of its air hostesses managed to reach Canada without possessing a passport.
Real estate transactions in Oman experienced a notable decline of 20.2 percent, amounting to OR207.8 million ($540 million) by January 2024, compared to OR260.5 million ($677 million) recorded during the same period in 2023, as per the latest figures...
The Ministry of Commerce has unveiled an innovative initiative leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to assess online retail establishments. Launched in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day, the initiative operates under the theme...
King Salman, the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has authorized the allocation of more than SR3 billion in aid for social security recipients during Ramadan. This financial support encompasses SR1,000 for household heads and SR500 for each...
The newest local airline in India, Fly91, will begin operating commercial passenger flights between multiple locations in the country on March 18. Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, announced this project.
South Sudan's government has announced the closure of all schools beginning on Monday as the nation braces for a two-week period of extreme heat.
Authorities in Belgorod, Russia, have shuttered shops and schools following bombardments attributed to Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities, as voting continues in an election widely anticipated to secure Vladimir Putin's re-election.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newest national carrier, celebrated its inaugural year on March 12, 2023, with a series of strategic alliances and agreements designed to enhance its operations.
Maintaining its key policy rate steady, China's central bank has carried out its first liquidity tool cash withdrawal operation since November 2022. The move was made to preserve currency stability in the face of uncertainty around prospective...
Saudi Arabia has addressed a recent incident involving Rabbi Abraham Cooper, who was asked to remove his religious head covering, known as a kippah, before entering Diriyah Gate.
The UAE and Brazil are collaborating to strengthen their already flourishing $4.3bn trade partnership. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, lauded the resilience of the UAE-Brazil trade...
Riyadh Air commemorates its inaugural year as it accelerates preparations for its anticipated launch in 2025, aiming to revolutionize air travel with sustainability at its core while setting new benchmarks for reliability, comfort, and service...
The decision to transition to open source provides the general public with unrestricted access to explore and manipulate the underlying code of the technology.
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has allocated specific entrances at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to accommodate pilgrims.
The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the commencement of construction for Al-Uruba Park, a significant component of the ‘Green Riyadh’ program, aimed at enhancing the city's environmental...
Monday marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, and with it came the implementation of the Regulation for Suspending Government Services. In the event that essential government services are temporarily or permanently...
The Ministry of Culture has initiated the national plan project, a significant endeavor aimed at collecting, documenting, archiving, and managing various facets of cultural heritage within Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and China are bolstering air connectivity with the introduction of a new air route between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia's Islamic authorities have officially declared March 11 as the commencement of Ramadan for the year 2024.
Saudi authorities have recently taken action against 39 fuel stations suspected of fraudulent practices aimed at altering the quantities of fuel dispensed at their pumps.
Electricity services remained disrupted across various regions of Sumatra following the calamity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses optimism regarding the ceasefire's potential to resolve the crisis among Sudanese factions.
During Thursday's launch ceremony of His Majesty's Ship "Onaiza" in Jeddah, Lieutenant-General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili presided over the event, standing in for the Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman.
On Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a magnitude 6 earthquake occurring in Southern Iran.
Oman intends to supervise investments worth $31 billion in its tourism sector by 2040, as indicated by Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
In Saudi Arabia, a series of joint field campaigns has resulted in the apprehension of 14,955 individuals who violated residency, work, and border security regulations, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to upholding its stringent laws.
The UAE has announced the activation of a novel EcoMark Global Framework initiative in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Presidency of COP28.
The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum, demanding the development of a comprehensive action plan to rectify systemic quality-control issues and align with non-negotiable safety standards.
According to media reports in Pakistan, China has purportedly extended a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.