Asked by a journalist who Russia would like to see win in the likely contest between the Democratic incumbent and Republican frontrunner Trump, Putin said: "Biden, he's more experienced. He's predictable, he's an old-school politician."
Biden’s age under renewed scrutiny following damning revelations in documents investigation
Even before the special counsel report the White House was already on the back foot, facing repeated questions at a briefing on Thursday over him confusing various European leaders. On Sunday Biden told a fundraiser that he had spoken to long-dead French president Francois Mitterrand, instead of current leader Emmanuel...
Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal
Since its invasion of Ukraine in February last year, Russia has been accused of taking thousands of Ukranian chlidren to its territory. A diplomat briefed on the process said that the children, aged between two and 17, have been staying at the Qatari embassy in Moscow while Doha mediated between...Saudi Heritage Commission unearths neolithic human activity traces in Jabal Irf
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Heritage Commission and the German Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Geoanthropology in the Green Arabia Project revealed one of the most significant sites of the prehistoric period near Jabal Irf in Hail region. The scientific team that participated in the project—including researchers and specialists from the Kingdom,...
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa passes away at 73
The UAE has announced 40 days of mourning with flags at half-mast from Friday, with work suspended in the public and private sector for the first three days.
US approves Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11
The United States can now start giving children aged 5-11 the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid vaccine, US health authorities said Tuesday in a move hailed by President Joe Biden as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic.
Kuwait Touristic to raise capital to $996m to boost tourism
Kuwait is looking to revitalize its tourism industry, and in this regard Kuwait Touristic Enterprises plans to increase its capital to $996 million.
Riyadh clears Moderna vaccine for people aged between 12 and 17
Saudi Arabia has approved the use of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for people aged between 12 and 17. The kingdom's decision was based on the data provided by the pharmaceutical company.
Umrah permits for double-jabbed Saudis aged 12-18
Saudi nationals aged 12-18 can obtain Umrah permits if they have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. Local media reports said the ministry’s announcement follows the inauguration of the 2021 Umrah season on August 10.
UAE children aged 3-17 to receive Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
The UAE has decided to inoculate children between the ages of 3 and 17 with Chinese Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm. Children between 12 and 15 are aleady being inoculated with the Pfizer vaccine.
