MILAN | ITALY – Insulting Muslims is an ‘opportunistic’ abuse of free speech, Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday, in an apparent reference to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron perceived to be critical of Islam.
‘Muslims are the primary victims of the ‘cult of hatred’, the minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, tweeted, without directly addressing Macron.
‘Insulting 1.9B Mulsims – & their sanctities – for the abhorrent crimes of such extremists is an opportunistic abuse of freedom of speech. It only fuels extremism’, he added.
Macron, who led a tribute to a history teacher beheaded this month by a Chechen teenager for showing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in class, declared war on ‘Islamic separatism’, which he believes is taking over some Muslim communities in France.
Unlike some Muslim countries, Iran’s clerical rulers have not called for a boycott of French goods. But several Iranian officials and politicians, including the heads of parliament and the judiciary, have condemned Macron for ‘Islamophobia’, according to Iranian state media.
Ali Shakhani, a close ally of Iran’s top authority Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Macron’s ‘irrational behavior’ displayed his ‘crudeness in politics’.
‘Otherwise he would not have dared to embrace Islam in his quest for leadership in #Europe’, tweeted Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National security Council.
‘I suggest that he read more history and not rejoice in the support of a declining America & #Zionism’.
BUSINESS | Nestle To Invest 3.2 Billion Sfr To Cut Carbon Emissions
Zurich – – Nestle said on Thursday it plans to invest 3.2 billion Swiss francs ($3.58 billion) over the next five years to reduce its climate impact and help it get to net zero emissions by 2050. The world’s biggest food company said it would work with farmers and suppliers to promote regenerative agriculture, plant … Continue reading BUSINESS | Nestle To Invest 3.2 Billion Sfr To Cut Carbon Emissions
NEWS ALERT | Iran Ready To Show Goodwill If U.S., Europe Abide By Nuclear Deal: Zarif
MILAN – – Iran will fully comply with a 2015 deal aimed at preventing it from developing nuclear weapons if both the United States and Europe honour their original commitments, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump quit the pact in 2018, saying it did not do enough to … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Iran Ready To Show Goodwill If U.S., Europe Abide By Nuclear Deal: Zarif
BREAKING NEWS | Multiple Casualties At English Warehouse Blast, Fire Brigade Says
LONDON – – A large blast in a warehouse near Bristol in England has caused multiple casualties, a spokeswoman for the fire brigade said on Thursday. The fire service had previously said on Twitter that it was responding to an incident after being called to a large explosion in Avonmouth, south west England. It said … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Multiple Casualties At English Warehouse Blast, Fire Brigade Says
BREAKING NEWS | WHO Looks at possible ‘E-Vaccination certificates’ for travel
GENEVA – – The World Health Organization does not recommend countries issuing ‘immunity passports’ for those who have recovered from COVID-19, but is investigating the prospects of using e-vaccination certificates, a WHO medical expert said on Thursday. ‘We are looking very closely into the use of technology in this COVID-19 response, one of them how … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | WHO Looks at possible ‘E-Vaccination certificates’ for travel
ECONOMY | Saudi Arabia To Issue Executive Regulations On Labor Reform Initiative Soon: Ministry Official
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development will issue soon the executive regulations of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI), Sattam Alharbi, Deputy Minister for Inspection and development of work environment, was cited by Saudi Press Agency as saying. The initiative, which falls under the Kingdom’s National Transformation Program, was launched by the ministry last … Continue reading ECONOMY | Saudi Arabia To Issue Executive Regulations On Labor Reform Initiative Soon: Ministry Official
CULTURE | Red Sea Film Festival Presents Restored Al – Naami Works
JEDDAH – – The Red Sea Film Festival will host an exhibition celebrating the work of photographer and cinematographer Safouh Al – Naamani (1926 – 2016) and a screening program of contemporary Saudi and Arab cinema as part of Misk Art Week 2020, which will take place from Dec. 3-7 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Fine Arts Gallery, Riyadh. The … Continue reading CULTURE | Red Sea Film Festival Presents Restored Al – Naami Works
BUSINESS | Saudi International Airshow Postponed Due To Covid -19
The 2021 edition of the Saudi International Airshow has been postponed in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saudi Press Agency has to reported. The Saudi Aviation Club said the cancellation was necessary to prioritize the safety of participants and visitors of the event, which was initially set to happen early next year at the … Continue reading BUSINESS | Saudi International Airshow Postponed Due To Covid -19
POLITICS | Ivanka Trump Questioned Under Oath In Lawsuit Over Use Of Inauguration Funds
NEW YORK – – Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and adviser, was questioned under oath this week as part of a civil lawsuit alleging misuse of nonprofit funds for Donald Trump’s inauguration four years ago. District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine’s office disclosed in a court filing on Tuesday that the deposition had taken … Continue reading POLITICS | Ivanka Trump Questioned Under Oath In Lawsuit Over Use Of Inauguration Funds
BUSINESS| Oil Drops As OPEC+ Resume Talks On Output Cut Extension After Impasse
Oil prices fell on Thursday as producers including Saudi Arabia and Russia locked horns over the need to extend record production cuts set in place in the first wave of the COVID -19 pandemic. Brent crude was down 15 cents, or 0,3%, at $48.10 a barrel by 0155 GMT, after gaining 1,8% on Wednesday. U.S … Continue reading BUSINESS| Oil Drops As OPEC+ Resume Talks On Output Cut Extension After Impasse
BUSINESS | U.S States Plan To Sue Facebook Next Week: Sources
WASHINGTON – A group of U.S. states led by New York is investigating Facebook Inc. for possible antitrust violations and plans to fill a lawsuit against the social media giant next week, four sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The complaint would be the second major lawsuit filed against a Big Tech company … Continue reading BUSINESS | U.S States Plan To Sue Facebook Next Week: Sources
TRAVEL | Saudi Interior Ministry To Announce Date Of Lifting Of Travel Restrictions
RIYADH – – Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry said on Tuesday it will later announce a date of lifting restrictions on citizens traveling to and from the Kingdom. The Kingdom partially lifted a suspension of international flight on Sept.15, six months after travel restrictions were imposed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Saudi authorities had originally … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Interior Ministry To Announce Date Of Lifting Of Travel Restrictions
BUSINESS | Japan Nike Ad On Bullying, Racism Sparks Hot Online Response
MILAN – A video ad from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to boycott the company. Japan has traditionally prided itself on being racially homogenous, although successful mixed – race athletes such as tennis … Continue reading BUSINESS | Japan Nike Ad On Bullying, Racism Sparks Hot Online Response
BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulated President of UAE on National Day
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on the anniversary of his country’s National Day. In his cable, HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman wished the … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulated President of UAE on National Day
NEWS ALERT | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Romania’s President On National Day
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Klaus Iohannis of Romania on the anniversary of his country’s National Day. In his cable, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wished the President constant good health and happiness … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Romania’s President On National Day
TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Is Among 6 Safest Travel Destinations In World, In Light Of Covid-19 Pandemic
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ranked 6th among the world safest travel destinations, in light of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and the only one in the Middle East. This come according to an article published on the Wego Travel Blog website, entitled ‘Safe Placed to Travel During Covid -19 Pandemic”. The classification was … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Is Among 6 Safest Travel Destinations In World, In Light Of Covid-19 Pandemic
NEWS ALERT | Jordan’s King Abdullah And Palestinian Leader Abbas Meet, Hope Biden Revives Peace Process
Jordan’s King Abdullah on Sunday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and both leaders et high hopes the U.S. President – elect Joe Biden will revive peace talks over a two-state solutions to the decades – old Arab – Israeli conflict, officials said. In a palace statement after meeting with Abbas in the Red Sea … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Jordan’s King Abdullah And Palestinian Leader Abbas Meet, Hope Biden Revives Peace Process
NEWS ALERT | Trump Senior Aide Kushner And Team Heading To Saudi Arabia, Qatar
White House senior advise Jared Kushner and his team are headed to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week for talks in a region simmering with tension after the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist. A senior administration official said on Sunday that Kushner is to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Trump Senior Aide Kushner And Team Heading To Saudi Arabia, Qatar
NEWS ALERT | France Must Review COVID-19 Crowd Limits On Church Attendance
France’s State Council, the country’s highest court, on Sunday ordered the government to review a law limiting the number of people in churches during religious services to 30. The Council said in a statement that the measure was not proportionate to coronavirus infection risk. Last week, the government announced that a nationwide lockdown in place … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | France Must Review COVID-19 Crowd Limits On Church Attendance
LIFESTYLE | Moscow Opens Its Biggest Outdoor Ice Rink For Winter Amid Pandemic
RIYADH – – Across town one ice rink has been converted into a COVID-19 hospital, but some Moscow residents took to the ice late on Friday as the city’s biggest outdoor rink opened for winter during the pandemic. The rink in the Soviet – era VDNKh amusement park in northern Moscow opened its doors despite … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Moscow Opens Its Biggest Outdoor Ice Rink For Winter Amid Pandemic
NEWS ALERT | Qatar Condemns Killing Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist – Statement
MILAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani condemned the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in a phone call on Saturday with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Jawad Zarif, a ministry statement said. Al-Thani extended Qatar’s condolences to the government and the people of Iran and called for self-restraint following Friday’s killing which … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Qatar Condemns Killing Of Iranian Nuclear Scientist – Statement
SPORTS | Hamilton Puts In Record Lap To Take Bahrain Pole
Seven – times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix with a record lap in Saturday’s qualifying session, ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who completed a front – row lockout for Mercedes. The Briton lapped the 5.4 – kilometre floodlit Sakhir desert track in one minute 27, 264 seconds, … Continue reading SPORTS | Hamilton Puts In Record Lap To Take Bahrain Pole
NEWS ALERT | Montenegor Declares Serbia’s Ambassador Persona Non Grata
BELGRADE – Montenegro on Saturday declared Serbia’s ambassador persona non grata for interfering with the country’s internal affairs, the ministry of interior said in a statement. Following the announcement, Serbia declared non grata the Montenegrin ambassador to Serbia and gave him 72 hours to leave the country. In the statement, Montenegro’s ministry said that despite … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Montenegor Declares Serbia’s Ambassador Persona Non Grata
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
