Saudi Arabia replaces finance minister
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday appointed market regulator Mohammed al-Jadaan as the country’s new finance minister. Al-Jadaan replaces Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf who…
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Turkey’s leaning minaret rivals Tower of Pisa
The angle of an 11th century mosque minaret near the eastern Turkish city of Elazig has drawn comparisons with Pisa’s famous leaning tower. The red…
Iraqi forces launch 2nd stage of campaign to free Mosul
Iraqi armed forces on Monday began the second phase of an ongoing operation aimed at “liberating” the northern city of Mosul from the Daesh terrorist…
Women’s role in Islam discussed in Baku: Lady Khadijeh, Sayyida Zahra and Zainab best role models for women
A forum titled “Women’s Role in Islam” was organized by the Iranian Cultural Center in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to the website of…
Five UAE hand gestures that you need to know
Have you noticed yourself start to use them too? Regardless of whether you’ve just moved here or are a desert veteran, you’re likely to have…
3 days in jail, 30 lashes for biting wife
The Criminal Court in Riyadh sentenced a Saudi man to three days of imprisonment and 30 lashes for biting his wife. The court gave the…
Ministers approve bill to block internet porn
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday unanimously approved a bill forcing Israeli internet providers to censor pornography by default — a move the bill’s…
300 ISIS child soldiers from Syria killed in Mosul operation
Some 300 Syrian child soldiers brought in by ISIS to Iraq have been killed since the start of the Mosul offensive a fortnight ago, the…
Syrian rebels’ Aleppo offensive could amount to war crimes, UN envoy warns
The United Nations envoy for Syria has said he is “appalled and shocked” by indiscriminate rocket warfare targeting civilians in Aleppo after three days of…
Saudi Arabia’s Oil War Gained It 1% Market Share
Saudi Arabia has wielded immense power over both the oil producers and consumers based on its proven oil reserves. It not only has the second…