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Trump administration derails global carbon fee on shipping

Trump administration derails global carbon fee on shipping

(AP) — With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world’s first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Earlier this year, amid much fanfare, the...

Owner:  DuJuan McCoy
US blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

US blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world's first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Earlier this year, amid much fanfare, the world's...

Owner:  Walter E. Hussman Jr.
Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day Celebrated in The Hague

Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day Celebrated in The Hague

On 23 September, His Highness Prince Jalawi bin Turki Al Saud hosted an elegant reception to celebrate the 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended by members of the Dutch government, ambassadors from around the world, members of...

Owner:  Diplomat Magazine (Non-profit)
EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union

EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union

The US$55 billion (~RM231 billion) acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) has, unsurprisingly, stoked many fires underneath the gaming community, even to the point that one of its own studios expressed...

Owner:  Vijandren Ramadass
Saudi crackdown: Landlords to pay up to SAR25,000 for illegal building splits

Saudi crackdown: Landlords to pay up to SAR25,000 for illegal building splits

Image credit: Getty Images In a significant regulatory move, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has announced updated penalties for landlords who illegally subdivide buildings in violation of their original permits. As per the...

Owner:  Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan share stage in Riyadh; hint at possible film together
Three Khans together! Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh Khan perform live in Riyadh—Fans go crazy!   
Industry Voices Disappointment and Concern as IMO Postpones Global Shipping Carbon Tax Vote

Industry Voices Disappointment and Concern as IMO Postpones Global Shipping Carbon Tax Vote

Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided to postpone for one year the adoption of what would have been the world’s first global carbon pricing system on international shipping at the Extraordinary Session of the Marine...

Owner:  Mather Family
Saudi announces major development at Mecca

Saudi announces major development at Mecca

audi Arabia has announced a major new project flanking Mecca's Grand Mosque, providing 900,000 extra praying spaces together with residential and hospitality services for the millions of pilgrims who visit each year. King Salman's Gate, which...

Owner:  Lilik Oetama
US delays start of global pollution tax on shipping industry

US delays start of global pollution tax on shipping industry

Using a battering ram of trade and visa threats, the Trump administration on Friday blocked the adoption of a landmark global measure that would have imposed a global pollution tax on the shipping industry. Countries meeting in London at the...

Owner:  Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens
Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan Turn Background Dancers For Aamir Khan As He Sings At Riyadh Event, VIDEO

Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan Turn Background Dancers For Aamir Khan As He Sings At Riyadh Event, VIDEO

The three Khans, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan, attended a panel discussion titled East to West: The Global Rise of Bollywood at the grand Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh in a rare joint appearance. They spoke about their careers and the...

Owner:  Indian National Press Bombay Pvt. Ltd.
Saudi Railways

Saudi Railways

Saudi Arabia Railways major expansion projects including the Riyadh-Jeddah Landbridge Project, and 'Dream of the Desert' luxury train. Image: AI Representative Image. Saudi Arabia is driving ahead with an aggressive expansion of its railway...

Owner:  Sahu Jain Family
Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions 

Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions 

Members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have voted to postpone approving a plan to curb shipping emissions, after United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions on countries that supported the measure. The...

Owner:  Non-transparent
“We are working on a major surprise with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan,” reveals Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority
Saudi Arabia Unveils $1.07 Billion Entertainment Deals at Joy Forum 2025
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate. US officials were accused of “bullying” and “intimidation”, as nations met in London...

Owner:  The Scott Trust
Saudi Arabia Commits to Poverty Eradication on International Day
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 17, 2025

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 17, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH, October 17, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) held steady at Rs74.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, unchanged from October 16 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03. The selling rate remained at Rs75.52....

Owner:  Salman Iqbal
Riyadh’s Rise Tower To Soar 2km, Surpassing Burj Khalifa

Riyadh’s Rise Tower To Soar 2km, Surpassing Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for Rise Tower, a 2,000-metre skyscraper set to become the world’s tallest, surpassing Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and anchoring Riyadh’s new North Pole district Saudi Arabia is poised to break new records with the...

Owner:  Wissam Younane
Watch: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir reunite in Riyadh

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