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Saudi Arabia, Palestinians agree on Joint Business Council
Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians agreed on Thursday to establish a joint economic committee and a business council, as the Palestinian Authority faces a financing gap that could top $1.8 billion.
Yemen government, separatists expected to announce Aden deal
A Saudi-brokered deal to end a standoff between Yemen's internationally recognised government and southern separatists in the port city of Aden is expected to be announced on Thursday, officials said.
Iran releases pictures of tanker attacked off Saudi
Iran on Monday released pictures showing two gaping holes in the hull of an oil tanker it alleges was attacked off Saudi Arabia last week.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives Saudi Arabia for official visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on Monday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh for an official visit to the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Oil prices fall as trade talks between US and China dim
Oil prices eased on Monday as scant details on the first phase of a trade deal between the United States and China undercut last week’s optimism over a U.S.-Sino thaw that helped to lift crude markets by 2 per cent at the end of last week.
Oil prices down as US-China trade deal has no outcome
Oil prices eased on Monday as scant details on the first phase of a trade deal between the United States and China undercut last week’s optimism over a U.S.-Sino thaw that helped to lift crude markets by 2 per cent at the end of last week.
Oil, Iran top agenda as Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday, where he is set to seal oil agreements as well as use his influence to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf.
Aisha Buhari: Why I was away from the country
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Sunday attributed her long stay outside the country to “doctor’s instruction.”
Iran: Oil tanker struck by rockets off Saudi Arabia
Two rockets struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on Friday, Iranian officials said, the latest incident in the region amid months of heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.
Saudi Arabia allows unmarried foreign couples to rent hotel rooms
Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it would allow unmarried foreign couples to rent hotel rooms together as the ultraconservative kingdom begins offering up tourist visas for the first time.g
Borno seals deal with 30 Saudi clerics to stop Boko Haram war
The Borno State Government has gone spiritual in its efforts to halt the Boko Haram insurgency.
Istanbul remembers slain Saudi journalist with calls for justice
A somber commemoration marking the first anniversary of the slaying of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was held Wednesday in Istanbul just a few meters from the Saudi consulate where he was dismembered.
Jamal Khashoggi love of my life – fiancee
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee, Hatice Cengiz, speaks at a memorial for the murdered Saudi journalist, saying: “He was my best friend, he was the love of my life. I still love him.”
Recep Erdogan: Turkey to push for truth on who murdered Jamal Khashoggi
Turkey is to continue to press for answers on who killed Jamal Khashoggi, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote on Monday, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Saudi journalist’s murder.
Yemeni rebels announce release of 350 prisoners
Houthi rebels have announced the unconditional release of 350 prisoners days after the Yemeni group claimed to have captured thousands of Saudi troops following an ambush inside Saudi Arabia, according to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV.
Saudi Prince: War with Iran will destroy global economy
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a CBS interview aired Sunday that a war between his country and Iran would destroy the global economy.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels release Saudi attack video
Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday broadcast footage they said was of a major attack into Saudi Arabia that killed or wounded 500 soldiers with thousands of others surrendering.
Houthi rebels capture Saudi soldiers near Yemen-Saudi border
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have captured many Saudi soldiers and officers in a large operation near the border between the two countries, shortly after the kingdom agreed to a limited ceasefire with the Iranian-backed group.
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Don’t associate Christ with criminality – CAN warns MURIC
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to desist from associating criminality with Christ.
Court suspends NNPC ongoing job recruitment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ongoing job recruitment pending determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Police disperse Shi’ites’ procession with gunshots
The police on Friday dispersed a procession of Islamic Movement in Nigeria members around Wuse Market in Abuja.
Enugu CP directs orderly-room trial of sergeant
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmed Abdurrahman, has directed that Sgt. Ebuka Okonkwo face orderly-room trial for alleged involvement in corrupt practices in the discharge of his duty.
EFCC arraigns ECOWAS secretariat staff for N587.7 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, October 18, 2019, arraigned one Muhammad Dangana before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on a 15-count charge, bordering on criminal diversion of funds, misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of over N587.700million.
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West Ham star Declan Rice dismisses Manchester United links
Declan Rice has dismissed speculation he could leave West Ham for Manchester United as "all talk until something happens".
Troops rescue four more abducted students in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued the remaining four students of Government Day Secondary School Gwagwada in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were abducted on their way to school on Oct. 10.
SON commences market surveillance in Gombe
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Nigerian Navy nabs four suspected rice smugglers in Akwa Ibom
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