Saudi king to be treated for lung inflammation, state news agency says
According to the royal court, the 88-year-old king would be treated with antibiotics until the inflammation subsides.
Mon May 20 2024
Saudi King, Crown Prince congratulate Anwar on becoming Malaysia's PM
King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of success to PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Saudi king names crown prince MbS as prime minister
The reshuffle kept another son, Prince Abdulaziz, as energy minister, the aged king said in the royal decree.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Saudi King condoles Prime Minister of Malaysia on flood victims
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Ismail Sabri on the victims of the floods.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE
Critics calling it the "worst" destination because corruption allegations he faces have links to the region.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital
The King is suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder, state news agency SPA said on Monday.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Saudi King Salman, 84, admitted to hospital
The king, who has ruled the world's largest oil exporter since 2015, was undergoing medical checks.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Saudi king decrees women be allowed to drive
The royal decree ordered the formation of a ministerial body to give advice within 30 days and then implement the order by June 24, 2018, according to state news agency SPA.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Saudi King presents Trump with top civilian honour
Saudi Arabia's king presented U.S. President Donald Trump with the kingdom's top civilian honour on Saturday as Trump began a trip to Riyadh aimed at strengthening security and economic ties.
Sun May 21 2017
Saudi deputy crown prince goes to meet Trump - agency
It will be the first meeting between the powerful son of Saudi King Salman Abdulaziz, who is spearheading a Saudi economic reform plan, and the U.S. president since Trump came to office in January.
Mon Mar 13 2017
Malaysia says foiled attack on Arab royalty ahead of Saudi king's visit
Malaysia on Tuesday said suspected militants from Yemen arrested late last month ahead of a visit by Saudi King Salman were planning an attack on "Arab royalties".
Tue Mar 07 2017
Saudi King Salman increases Indonesia's haj quota
Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud has restored Indonesia's Haj quota to the normal level at 211,000 pilgrims and granted an additional quota of 10,000 pilgrims in 2017.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Saudi King gives positive response over request to increase haj quota - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib added that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would also consider a proposal to build two centres for Malaysian pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Saudi king agrees in call to support Syria, Yemen safe zones - White House
Trump, during his presidential campaign last year, had called for Gulf states to pay for establishing safe zones to protect Syrian refugees.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Brother of Saudi king dies
Prince Turki bin Abdel Aziz, a brother of Saudi Arabia's king, has died, a statement from the palace published on the official news agency SPA.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024