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First polls open in Canada’s general elections

Voting began in Canada’s general election Monday, with surveys predicting a minority government as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party risks losing its majority or even being toppled from office. Polls opened at 1100 GMT in

Fields of fire drive Delhi’s air quality to unhealthy levels

When it comes to air quality there are few worse places to live on the planet than New Delhi, and driving north out the Indian capital it is easy to see why, as plumes of smoke rise from the burning farmland lining the expressway. Every year, at

Scientists discover big storms can create ‘stormquakes’

WASHINGTON: Scientists have discovered a mash-up of two feared disasters — hurricanes and earthquakes — and they’re calling them “stormquakes.” The shaking of the sea floor during hurricanes and nor’easters can

Japan typhoon death toll climbs, while floodwaters recede

TOKYO: Japan’s government says the death toll from a weekend typhoon that caused widespread flooding has climbed to 63, with another 11

Jobs in Saudi Arabia could reach 3mln by 2030 - minister

RIYADH — Minister of Labor and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi said that the number of job opportunities is expected to reach three

Imran Khan likely to visit Saudi Arabia, Iran on October 11 to discuss Middle East tensions

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia on Saturday as part of Islamabad’s efforts to defuse the

Saudi Arabia releases 579 Pakistani prisoners

Saudi Arabia has released 579 Pakistani prisoners under royal clemency, a Parliamentary body here was informed. "Representatives from relevant offices in Pakistan are in touch with the Saudi government over the release of the

Saudi Arabia rules women can join armed forces

Women would be able to serve as private first class, corporal or sergeant Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday it will allow women in the ultra-conservative kingdom to serve in the armed forces as it embarks on a broad programme of economic

Saudi Arabia prepared to cater to global oil demand

RIYADH: King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Cabinet addressed the Kingdom’s assertion during its participation in Russian Energy Week — that

Trump and Tehran Shake Up the Middle East

I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds it bizarre that the Republican leadership is (rightly) going nuts over President Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds in Syria while it’s ignoring his betrayal of the U.S. Constitution at