Jordan’s King Abdullah has expressed “shock, pain and anger” over an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom. “The challenge of these last days was not the most dangerous for the stability of the country – but it was the most painful for me,” he said in comments read out on state TV. King Abdullah was […]
Jordanian military warns king’s half-brother to stop actions undermining stability
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s military has told King Abdullah’s half-brother Prince Hamza bin Hussein to halt actions targeting “security and stability” in what people familiar with the matter said could be related to a plot to destabilise the country. In a statement published by the state news agency, the military said the […]
Egypt mummies pass through Cairo in ancient rulers’ parade
By Wael Hussein BBC News, Cairo Crowds of Egyptians are witnessing a historic procession of their country’s ancient rulers through the capital, Cairo. The lavish, multimillion-dollar spectacle sees 22 mummies – 18 kings and four queens – transported from the peach-coloured, neo-classical Egyptian Museum to their new resting place 5km (three miles) away. With tight […]
By Reuters Staff PARIS (Reuters) -Officials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually on Friday to discuss a possible return of the United States to the 2015 nuclear deal, the European Union said in a statement on Thursday. The Biden administration has been seeking to engage Iran in talks about both […]
National and Global Awards nomination invited
Plz send your *nomination or nominate someone* in different Categories, for *27th National & Global Awards* to be held in *New Delhi*. Organised by *Journalist Association of India*, under the flagship of *Journalists Federation of India*. Please send / *email* your detail profile with contact Nos. Before 25th March 2021, On *journalistassociationofindia@gmail.com* for detail plz […]
By Reuters Staff DUBAI (Reuters) – Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s deputy ruler and the United Arab Emirates’ long-serving finance minister, has died, Dubai’s ruler said on Wednesday. Sheikh Hamdan, 75, was the brother of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He had been unwell for some months and had […]
Plz send your *nomination or nominate someone* in different Categories, for *27th National & Global Awards* to be held in *New Delhi*. Organised by *Journalist Association of India*, under the flagship of *Journalists Federation of India*. Please send / *email* your detail profile with contact Nos. Before 25th March 2021, On *journalistassociationofindia@gmail.com* for detail plz […]
By Aziz El Yaakoubi DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia presented a new peace initiative on Monday to end the war in Yemen, including a nationwide ceasefire and the reopening of air and sea links, but its Houthi enemies said the offer did not appear to go far enough to lift a blockade. People walk in […]
Saudi Aramco’s profits slide nearly 45% after lower oil demand
The oil giant Saudi Aramco has announced that its profits fell sharply last year as lockdowns around the world curbed demand for oil. Earnings in 2020 fell by nearly 45% compared with 2019. Saudi Aramco, one of the largest companies in the world, still made a profit of $49bn (£35bn) however and said shareholders would […]
By Reuters Staff French European and Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attends a joint press conference following a meeting on the Middle East Peace process, in Paris, France March 11, 2021. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – […]