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Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» RIYADH — Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.
Key Opec+ members boost oil production
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» LONDON — Eight key members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (Opec+) alliance said Sunday they have agreed to again boost oil production, in a strategy analysts saw as a bid to gain a bigger market share of crude sales.
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» HONG KONG - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on schedule" after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» GENEVA — Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
Plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» GENEVA - Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks Wednesday as dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo.
Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» GENEVA - Countries remained at loggerheads on Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge.
UN plastic pollution treaty talks stalled
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» GENEVA - Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were floundering Saturday, with progress slow and countries heavily at odds over what the proposed agreement should cover.
Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MUSCAT — Oman said Thursday it would host a sixth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend, amid escalating tensions between the long-time foes and reports of an imminent Israeli attack on Iran.
Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» DUBAI - Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year's tournament by perennial participants South Korea.
Iran book World Cup spot as Australia, Saudis keep hopes alive
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» TEHRAN - Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.