South Korea’s Dueling Protests
A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the presidential residence.A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the
Impeached President Faces Down Detention Bid, Stoking South Korea’s Crisis
Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges.Blocked by bodyguards in an hourslong standoff, officials retreated without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in
Traditional Al-Sadu pattern forms integral part of the Saudi Arabia’s cultural fabric
RIYADH: The craft of Al-Sadu is alive across the Kingdom — not only in the depths of the Badia, where the art originated, but also in cities, houses, festivals, exhibitions, events, and art and creative galleries. Al-Sadu is a popular cultural and civilizational
Czech president begins official visit to Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Czech President Petr Pavel arrived in Jeddah on Thursday as part of his official visit to the Kingdom. The leader was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah province. The welcoming committee
Live Updates: South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff
Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.
Salsola, the camels’ favorite food, plays a big role in fighting desertification
ARAR: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region is characterized by an abundance of seasonal and annual pastoral plants which helps to fight desertification, increase vegetation cover and biodiversity, and stabilize soil. Estimated at 104,000 sq. km, the region has many species of trees,
Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely
Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as Israeli airstrikes have continued.Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and
