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: July 2014
UAE pledges $25 million in aid to Gaza
The United Arab Emirates pledged $25 million in humanitarian aid Thursday to “support the steadfastness” of Palestinians in Gaza where Israeli strikes have killed more than 70 people in three days. The Emirati Red Crescent will supervise delivery of the
Shami hands India advantage
NOTTINGHAM — India No. 11 Mohammed Shami embarrassed England with the bat and then ensured home captain Alastair Cook’s poor run of scores continued as the tourists seized control of the first Test at Trent Bridge. India piled up 457
Abbas: Israel committing ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas told a crisis meeting in Ramallah on Wednesday that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza during its military offensive which has so far killed at least 50 Palestinians. “It’s genocide — the killing of entire families
Iraq’s Maliki accuses Kurds of hosting ISIS
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday accused the northern autonomous Kurdish region of hosting jihadists spearheading an offensive that has overrun swathes of territory and sparked Iraq’s worst crisis in years. “Honestly, we cannot be silent over this and we
India hotel valet crashes Lamborghini
A valet at a five-star hotel in the Indian capital caused $335,000 worth of damage to a Lamborghini Gallardo after crashing it into a concrete wall in front of horrified guests, a report said Thursday. A photograph of the aftermath
Do not misuse Qunut supplications: Scholars
The word Qunut is generally used in reference to special supplications made in the standing position after getting up from ruku in the last rakat of the voluntary witr prayer. Some of these supplications that are offered by imams during
At least 80 killed in Israeli raids on Gaza
At least 80 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed in Israel’s offensive on Gaza, medical sources said on Thursday, as international voices rise for an end to violence. A Palestinian family of eight members, including five children, were
Israel Attacks Al Aqsa Mosque 09.07.2014
Israel Attacks Al Aqsa Mosque 09.07.2014 Israel Attacks Al Aqsa Mosque 09.07.2014 The first Qibla of the Muslims and the third of the three sacred mosques was attacked. Allah is not unaware, but are we?
Other Side of the Mirror: Nothing in common
By: Bikram Vohra Writers hacking cliches. Photographers snapping carbon copies. Admen reworking Black Books. Marketing chiefs sucking on the fumes of dried up think tanks. Bankers hiding behind computer printouts. Thousands of professionals, running on empty. All the passion spent,
Israeli offensive escalates in Gaza attack
Israeli offensive escalates in Gaza attack Israel stepped up its offensive on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip on Wednesday, hitting scores of targets and killing at least 22 people as Israeli leaders signaled a weeks-long ground invasion could
Saudi preacher denies supporting jihad in Syria
A popular Saudi preacher who previously called for jihad in Syria has recently appeared on television bluntly denying his famous statement, drawing scorn from fans and followers on social media. During an interview with Rotana Khalijia, Sheikh Mohammad al-Arifi denied
Hashish production thrives in Hezbollah-controlled land
Hezbollah is controlling the majority of Marijuana plantations across Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and the government is unable to do much about it, the Daily Beast reported Wednesday. While it is not uncommon to find marijuana plantations in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley,
UN: Nuclear materials seized in Iraq ‘low grade’
The U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday it believed materials that Iraq said had been seized by insurgents was “low grade” and did not pose a significant security risk. Iraq told the United Nations in a July 8 letter that
War on Gaza is based on a malignant lie
By: Daoud Kuttab When three Israelis went missing three weeks ago, and before any evidence was made available, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on his own to pin responsibility on the Islamist movement Hamas. He and his political and
Modi sells a dream
By: Rajeev Sharma With the presentation of its maiden rail budget on Tuesday, the barely 45-day-old government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a sneak peek into its economic vision — a mix of selling dreams to 1.2 billion
Pakistan at a crossroads
By: Salahuddin Haider Despite the passage of over six decades since its emergence on the world map, Pakistan still finds itself at a crossroads. We still remain undecided over the basic principles. The mess Pakistan finds itself in today is
American delusions Down Under
By: Joseph E. Stiglitz For better or worse, economic-policy debates in the United States are often echoed elsewhere, regardless of whether they are relevant. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s recently elected government provides a case in point. As in many
Chasm of incomprehension
By: Neil Berry The phenomenon of young UK Muslim men fleeing their homes to go and wage jihad in Syria is impinging sharply on British national consciousness. Millions of television viewers have seen an ISIL recruitment video featuring young British
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