Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Maliki stands with Sunni leaders, appealing for Iraqi unity
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki broadcast a joint appeal for national unity on Tuesday with bitter Sunni critics of his Shi’ite-led government – a move that may help him win U.S. help against rampant Islamists threatening Baghdad. Just hours after
Indian government unable to contact 40 nationals in Iraq
The Indian government has not been able to make contact with 40 Indian construction workers in the Iraqi city of Mosul, with one leading Indian newspaper reporting that they have been kidnapped. Foreign Ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin said dozens of
Soldiers seek to wrest Sanaa mosque from Saleh
SANAA: Yemeni forces have surrounded a sprawling mosque complex in the capital Sanaa amid fears that backers of ousted autocrat Ali Abdullah Saleh might use it as a launchpad to attack the presidential palace. The operation, in its fourth day
UK to reopen embassy in Tehran
LONDON: British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Tuesday that “circumstances are right” to reopen Britain’s embassy in Iran, which was closed in 2011 after hard-liners overran the building and ransacked it. The announcement, which had been in the works for
Pro-govt militiamen kill 44 inmates in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Police said Tuesday that pro-government Shiite militiamen killed nearly four dozen Sunni detainees after insurgents tried to storm a jail and free them northeast of Baghdad. The Iraqi military, however, insisted the inmates were killed when the attackers shelled
KSA to benefit from French expertise in military training
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia explored the prospect of benefiting from the French expertise in military training and armament. This issue figured in the talks between Minister of National Guard Prince Miteb Bin Abdullah and French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le
Drone attack reported in Pakistan’s northwest
At least five killed in suspected US missile strike in N Waziristan’s tribal region, intelligence officials say. Pakistani intelligence officials say a US drone strike has killed at least five people in a rebel hideout in the northwestern tribal region
Former Turkish president jailed for life
Kenan Evren along with former air force commander Sahinkaya sentenced to life in prison for staging the 1980 coup. Former Turkish President Kenan Evren and former Air Force Commander Tahsin Sahinkaya have been jailed for life for their roles in
‘Civil war and terrorism’ driving instability
Global Peace Index study shows world peace on decline due to internal conflict and dramatic rise in non-state violence. A dramatic increase in deaths caused by terrorism and internal conflicts has driven the world to one of its most unstable
Dozens missing after boat sinks off Malaysia
At least 5 persons dead and 32 others missing after overloaded boat carrying 97 migrants capsizes off Malaysia coast. At least five people have died and 32 others are missing after an overloaded wooden boat carrying 97 suspected illegal Indonesian
North Korea arrests third US citizen
Tourist held on suspicion of an unspecified crime is the third US citizen currently held by the country. North Korea has said it has arrested an American tourist for an alleged unspecified crime, bringing the number of US citizens it
KSA, US boost efforts to combat terror funding
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and the US discussed ways to further enhance their existing cooperation on efforts to disrupt the financial and support networks of terrorist organizations, announced Minister of Finance Ibrahim Al-Assaf at a joint press conference with US
Who is behind Sri Lanka’s religious violence?
Tensions are running high in the Democratic Socialist Republic after the worst acts of religious violence in decades. The Sri Lankan government has imposed an indefinite curfew in a popular tourist area after a group of Buddhists killed three muslims
US stresses need to fight terror funding
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Tuesday that developments in Iraq, where militants have seized swathes of the country, emphasize the need to combat terror financing. Addressing a press conference after talks with Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
MERS declining, but WHO urges vigilance for Haj
GENEVA: A surge in cases of the deadly MERS virus has receded, but countries must maintain vigilance for the pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia, worst hit by the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. “The upsurge in cases that
Investors upset as SAGIA cancels 374 licenses
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) announced Tuesday that it canceled 374 licenses of foreign investors in 2013 after they failed to correct their status in tune with new regulations and conditions set by the organization to promote value-added investment.
Abbas, Sartaj Aziz in Jeddah for OIC meeting
Foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states will discuss a number of issues, including the security crisis in Iraq and the political developments in Palestine, at their two-day meeting that begins in Jeddah on Wednesday. Palestine
More deadly riots flare in Sri Lanka resort
ALUTGAMA, Sri Lanka — More deadly violence flared in a Sri Lankan coastal resort where Buddhist hard-liners set shops and homes alight for a second night running in defiance of a curfew, police and residents said on Tuesday. Amid mounting
Loading ...
You must be logged in to post a comment.