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 »
Daily Archives: November 13, 2016
Trump says he received a ‘beautiful’ letter from Putin
US President-elect Donald Trump has long expressed his admiration for “strong man” Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Friday, this admiration reaches a new level, when Trump said he received a
Iraqi troops recapture site of Assyrian city
Iraqi soldiers have captured Nimrud, the site of an ancient Assyrian city overrun by ISIS militants two years ago, a military statement said on Sunday. “Troops from the Ninth Armoured Division liberated Nimrud town completely and raised the Iraqi flag
Saudi Arabia mourns Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman led funeral prayers for Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Saud after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on Saturday. The king’s brother died late on Friday, a statement
Source close to Kremlin: Putin might leave office
A professor, known for his proximity to Kremlin circles, claimed on Thursday in an interview that Russian President Vladimir Putin could step down in 2017, a year ahead of the end of his current six-year term. Valery Solovei, a professor
Video, anti-Muslim crimes shock Trump’s America
One of Donald Trump’s most repeated slogans, to build a wall along the country’s border with Mexico, has again stirred up controversy after a video of a student’s group in Michigan chanting “Build the Wall” went viral on social media.
Houthis attack Sanaa University protesters
Sources in Sanaa have confirmed to Al Arabiya that Sanaa University’s Vice President Dr. Mohammed Shoukri has resigned after Houthi militias attacked peaceful academics protesting on Saturday after three months of delayed salaries. Sanaa University President Fawzi al-Sughair, who was
In Kuwait, opposition candidates return to ballot divided
Kuwait’s upcoming election will give the tiny emirate a chance to elect new representatives to the legislature, as the country is squeezed by low oil prices and fearful of extremist attacks. But what does one prominent candidate think ranks among
Obama urges nation to ‘unite’ after bitter elections
Three days after Election Day, President Barack Obama used his last Veterans Day speech to urge Americans to learn from the example of veterans as a divided nation seeks to “forge unity” after the bitter 2016 campaign. Obama’s comments came
Organization of Islamic Cooperation wants to engage with Trump
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th President of the United States of America. In a press statement, the OIC recalled its fruitful relations developed over the years with the USA
ISIS claims shrine blast in southwestern Pakistan
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Muslim shrine in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 43 people and wounded dozens of others, local officials said. Hashim Ghalzai, a local district commissioner, told Reuters that the toll was based
Iraqi army advances in Mosul despite suicide bombers
Iraqi special forces backed by US and Iraqi air power took control of two districts of eastern Mosul on Saturday after heavy fighting in which they destroyed nine cars deployed by ISIS as suicide bombs, the military said. Infantry and
Iraqi victims suffer ‘ISIS chemical attacks’
The skin on five-year-old Doaa’s legs, arms and neck is blackened and hard even weeks after the attack. She is still in severe pain and tries not to touch anything or move too much. Doaa was playing in the courtyard
Trump adviser: US to create coalition with GCC
Walid Phares, one of US President-Elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy advisers, has confirmed that the upcoming administration plans on creating a coalition with the GCC, Jordan and Egypt in counter-terrorism efforts. Phares also confirmed during an interview with the BBC
Tensions escalate between Saleh and Houthis
The ousted Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, has taken a step back from forming a government that he had agreed upon with Houthi militias, media sources reported. Saleh had many conditions before forming the government, according to the sources, which
Syrian regime rolls back rebel gains in Aleppo
Syrian government forces have recaptured all of the areas taken by rebel fighters in a recent assault intended to break the regime siege on eastern Aleppo, a monitor said Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the army had
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