Brazilian legend Ronaldo to feature in World Cup opening ceremony
Brazilian football great Ronaldo and British pop star Robbie Williams will participate in Thursday`s World Cup opening ceremony before the first match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Jun 11, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
British pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow on Thursday, the world football governing body FIFA and the singer's representatives said.
Jun 11, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
Timo Werner shines as nervy Germany end winless streak
Timo Werner impressed as Germany gave themselves a pre-World Cup boost on Friday by breaking their five-match winless streak with a nervy 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in their final warm-up game.
Jun 09, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
60,000 football fans from Brazil to travel to Russia
At least 60,000 citizens of Brazil will travel to Russia to support the national team during the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes said.
Jun 08, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Saudi Arabia releases eight people held in activist crackdown
Saudi Arabia has temporarily released eight people accused of communicating with organisations opposed to the kingdom but is holding nine others in detention, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
Jun 03, 2018, 15:21 PM IST
Al-Qaeda warns Saudi Arabia over ''westernising projects''
The Yemen-based Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has strongly criticised Saudi Arabia and warned against "westernising projects" masterminded by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
Jun 02, 2018, 09:50 AM IST
Saudi passenger jet makes emergency landing, 53 injured
The Saudia aircraft was travelling from the Muslim holy city of Medina to Dhaka with 151 people on board.
May 22, 2018, 14:36 PM IST
Saudi Arabia air defences destroy ballistic missile fired from Yemen
Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said Saudi Arabia air defence forces destroyed the missile over Jazan and accused the Houthis of targeting residential areas.
May 21, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
Suicide bomber who struck in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah in 2016 was Indian, not Pakistani, DNA tests confirm
India had shared a DNA sample of a terrorist who was behind the 2010 and 2012 Pune blasts. Turns out it was indeed him.
May 01, 2018, 12:22 PM IST
Saudi Arabia shuts women-only gyms after video showing tight-fitting attire emerges
The video was reportedly shot for promotional purposes and showed a woman in a top and tight lowers, and with her hair loose.
Apr 29, 2018, 07:48 AM IST
Saudi king Salman to launch 'entertainment city' near Riyadh
The 334-square kilometre project in Qiddiya, southwest of Riyadh, would rival Walt Disney and include high-end theme parks, motor sport facilities and a safari park, officials say.
Apr 24, 2018, 07:16 AM IST
8 Muslim women from UP who wanted to go for Haj without Mehram withdraw application
At least 32 Muslim women had in past applied to go on Haj without a ‘mehram’.
Apr 23, 2018, 21:02 PM IST
Saudi Aramco signs $44 bn deal for Indian refinery complex
The Indian accord is just the latest in a string of deals -- with French, US and Malaysia companies -- announced by Aramco as it seeks to secure buyers for its oil.
Apr 12, 2018, 00:12 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to make Cannes debut this May
The move comes a few months after the country lifted its 35-year ban on public cinemas.
Apr 11, 2018, 20:01 PM IST
Now, spying on spouse's phone can put you behind bars in Saudi Arabia
The punishment will apply to both men and women in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom, according to a statement by the ministry of culture.
Apr 04, 2018, 11:50 AM IST
Saudi king underlines support for Palenstinians after Crown Prince's Israel comments
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had said in an interview that Israeli people have a right to a nation-state in at least part of their ancestral homeland - something Saudi Arabia has long opposed.
Apr 04, 2018, 07:08 AM IST
In major shift from Saudi stance, Crown Prince says Israel has 'rights' to its land
"I believe the Palestinians and the Israelis have the right to have their own land."
Apr 03, 2018, 08:34 AM IST
SoftBank Vision Fund, Saudi Arabia to create world's biggest solar power firm
Saudi Arabia`s Vision 2030 reform plan, which aims to reduce the country`s economic dependence on oil, was a good match for the fund`s long-term vision for innovation.
Mar 28, 2018, 14:43 PM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu hopes for direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mumbai over Saudi airspace
Days after Air India's maiden flight from New Delhi flew over Saudi airspace to Israel's economic hub.
Mar 25, 2018, 21:43 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's purge of 'extremist ideologies' from education system has political undertones
The purge seems set to target the Muslim Brotherhood, while not mentioning the Wahhabi hardline.
Mar 21, 2018, 18:20 PM IST
