World Sep 21 WATCH: Iran’s president, criticizing U.S., likens sanctions to ‘war’ President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the United Nations leaders' meeting remotely from Iran, and he packed a full slate of direct criticism of the United States into his first U.N. address as head of state.
World Jul 18 Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage The pared down hajj of this year and last due to the COVID-19 outbreak not only impacts the ability of people outside Saudi Arabia to fulfill the Islamic obligation but also the billions of dollars annually that Saudi Arabia draws…
World Jan 05 Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration to ease rift with Qatar Saudi Arabia also said it was restoring full diplomatic relations with Qatar, although it was not clear how soon the step would be followed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.
World Jan 05 Qatar ruler lands in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade Qatar's ruling emir arrived in Saudi Arabia and was greeted with an embrace by its crown prince on Tuesday, following an announcement that the kingdom would end its yearslong embargo on the tiny Gulf Arab state.
World Jan 04 Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, opening air and land borders Kuwait's foreign ministry said Saudi Arabia will open its air and land borders with Qatar, in the first steps toward ending a diplomatic crisis that has deeply divided regional U.S. allies since 2017.
World Nov 22 Trump slams global climate agreement Biden intends to rejoin President Donald Trump railed against the Paris climate accord on Sunday, telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
Health Nov 21 G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus The Group of 20 summit began on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows this year’s gathering, transforming it from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of…
World Oct 14 G-20 suspends poor nations’ debt payments for 6 more months The Group of 20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, say they have agreed to extend the suspension of debt payments by an additional six months to support the most vulnerable countries in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
World Sep 23 WATCH: Saudi king’s rare address to U.N. showcases monarch in charge His speech marks only the second time in more than six decades that a sitting monarch from the kingdom addresses the gathering.
Politics Sep 22 WATCH: Iran’s Rouhani strikes defiant tone under U.S. sanctions Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is expected to speak at the 75th session of the U.N. General Assembly as the world continues to fight the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.