London- Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will expand its Amsterdam office to serve customers in the EU after Brexit, the bank announced as it reported profits of 2017 second quarter. The bank – that is facing challenges – has revealed preparations of an emergency plan for the Brexit period and that it i
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri voiced on Friday his confidence in the ability of the army in “completing the battle to cleanse the outskirts of Arsal from terrorism, especially since the remaining areas are still under ISIS control.” He told reporters while visiting Tehran: “Our army is among the best
London- Prices of information and technology shares stabilized this week, following seven trading sessions that witnessed consecutive rise by which the index sector reached a new historic level. S&P index of this sector recorded an unprecedented level of 995 points last week before it dropped on
Venezuela’s newly formed Constituent Assembly began work on Friday despite the controversy and international outcry over its expected role in rewriting the constitution. The 545-member assembly unanimously elected well-known allies of President Nicolas Maduro to its leadership in a show of unity, si
Sydney, London- Australian Federal Police said a senior ISIS commander sent parts to construct an improvised explosive device (IED) for the two men arrested for their attempt to bring down Etihad Airways flight coming from Sydney Airport. According to CNN, the two suspects are: Khaled Khayat and Mah
Riyadh – The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Justice stressed on Friday that all suspects standing trial at its courts are receiving their rights to a fair trial that meets all requirements, conditions and standards. Official Ministry spokesman Sheikh Mansour al-Qafazi said criminal law organizes these co
Tel Aviv- Israeli diplomatic sources on Friday said that recent developments show evidence of a clear escalation with Jordan’s capital Amman, as Jordanian King Abdullah II announced paying a rare visit Palestinian Authority headquarters in Ramallah. The visit scheduled to take place on Monday, durin
A former chief of staff of Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to turn into a state witness in a probe that is investigating corruption charges against the Israeli prime minister, an official said on Friday. Ari Harow and the prosecution have been placed under a gag order by a court, with an Israeli offic
Makkah- Imam of the Makkah Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Saleh Bin Abdullah bin Humaid urged on Friday that all efforts are being spent to stop the Hajj pilgrimage from being politicized. Delivering the Friday sermon to thousands of pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque from all over the worl
London – Perhaps “state of doubt” could be the term that most accurately describes the current situation in Venezuela, this Latin American country that used to be one of the richest in the world due to is massive oil reserves. Now, the country is suffering from a major economic and political crisis,
Beirut- Thousands of civilians arrived to Idlib from Lebanon on Friday, ending up, once more, as refugees inside local camps, with no hope to move again to Euphrates Shield-controlled areas in the north of Aleppo, or even to Turkey. “The trip from Lebanon to Idlib took 36 hours, and had begun on Wed
Tal Aviv- Clashes renewed in Jaffa on Thursday between Palestinians and the Israeli police, after a protest against the violence of the police and the repetitive offenses on Arabs in addition to arrests – the police detained a number of citizens including brother of Mahdi al-Saadi who was shot dead
London- Moscow is peacefully and steadily moving to solve the crisis in Syria in the form of a political partnership, and would exert pressure on Damascus at the right time to accept such a solution and implement UNSC Resolution 2254, sources informed by the Russian decision-making told Asharq Al-Aw
Beirut – Head of the Lebanese Forces (LF) Samir Geagea noted on Friday that Lebanon is facing two central problems, the first being the “Hezbollah” group and the second being the mismanagement of the state. He said during an annual LF diaspora conference that “Hezbollah” is “obstructing Lebanon in s
Washington – US President Donald Trump constantly vehemently denies that his team had colluded with Russia in his presidential campaign in 2016, describing the case that is plaguing his term in office as a “witch hunt.” The president launched a virulent attack against the investigation that is probi
Baghdad- Head of the Sadrist Movement, Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on the authorities Friday to seize the arsenals of all armed groups, adding that the government is the sole entity assigned to maintain security and possess arms. In a speech broadcasted on huge screens, Sadr urged Iraqi Prim
Jeddah – Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman telephoned on Friday the newly appointed Japanese foreign minister, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Prince Mohammed discussed with Foreign Minister Taro Kono the strategic partnership between their countries. He
The EU blacklisted on Friday three more Russian-linked people including the deputy energy minister and three companies involved in diverting gas turbines sold by German firm Siemens to Crimea. According to AFP, under the 28-nation European Union’s strict policy of not recognizing Crimea’
Speaker of Arab Parliament Dr. Meshaal Al-Salami praised on Friday agreements signed by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid with World Health Organization (WHO) and with UNICEF, to combat and curb cholera in Yemen. In an official statement, Dr. Al-Salami praised efforts exerted by
All convicts in Saudi Courts are entitled to fair trials fulfilling all standards, conditions and requirements, while also complying with all legal requirements in force in the Kingdom, Justice ministry spokesman Mansour Al-Qafari said in a statement on Friday. Verdicts issued against accused in ter
