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: January 16, 2017
Syria safe zones are still possible and necessary
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Now that Aleppo has fallen, many analysts would argue that the civil war in Syria will end. Yet I am not alone in arguing that the fighting will not end even if the war will
Northern Syria … Where to?
By : Eyad Abu Shakra Northern Syria seems to have become a focal point for regional and global players as questions are raised about its future after the handing over of Aleppo. The town of Al-Bab has become a battle
Philippines’ Duterte threatens martial law
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to impose martial rule to prosecute his deadly war on drugs, three decades after the nation shed dictatorship with a famous “People Power” revolt. “If I wanted to, and it (the illegal drugs problem)
Trump unleashes Twitter attack on US civil rights icon
President-elect Donald Trump began a long holiday weekend that honors slain black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by attacking another rights activist and politician who had said he does not see Trump as a “legitimate president.” US Representative
Saudi King Salman meets with Spain’s King Felipe
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has met with Spain’s King Felipe VI at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riuadh for official on Sunday. During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two friendly countries were discussed as well as future
US ‘hostility’ grows despite nuclear deal, says Iranian official
US “hostility” to Iran is growing day by day despite Tehran’s nuclear deal, a senior Iranian official said on Sunday, ahead of the first anniversary of the historic accord. “The United States has done whatever it can to slow down
OIC to Organize Forum at UN on Anti-Muslim Discrimination
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) permanent observer mission to the United Nations in New York will jointly host with the Permanent Missions of Canada, the United States, and the Delegation of the European Union, a forum on combating anti-Muslim
Houthi commander admits: Iran training us
A Houthi militia leader has confessed that both Iran and Hezbollah have been heavily involved in training their fighters. Abu Mohammed, who was in charge of rocket attacks in the al-Nihm district in Yemen, made the confession after surrendering. He
Dubai ruler grants policewoman’s mother wish to meet him
Emiratis have been sharing the heartwarming moment UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meeting a policewoman’s mother during an award ceremony. Hailma Al Matroushi from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior was being awarded the medal for Best Administrative Employee
Jordan’s king reshuffles cabinet amid growing challenges
Jordan’s King Abdullah reshuffled his cabinet but retained Hani Mulki as prime minister on Sunday, granting him more scope to tackle the threat of militants and to press ahead with unpopular IMF-mandated reforms to cut spiraling public debt. The reshuffle,
Libya goes dark as power shortage struggles continue
Western Libya was plunged into darkness late as a blackout already affecting the south spread to the capital, Tripoli, and other major cities, the national power company said. The blackout extended from Libya’s western border with Tunisia to the city
Saudi Arabia hosts anti-ISIS coalition’s chiefs of staff
The Conference of Global Coalition against ISIS opened its activities in Saudi Arabia’s capital in the presence of Chiefs of General Staff of 14 countries participating in the coalition. The meetings on Sunday discussed upgrading coordination among the representatives of
Bahrain executes three over police killings
Bahrain on Sunday executed three men found guilty of killing three policemen, including an Emirati officer, the prosecution said in a statement carried by BNA state news agency. A court upheld their death sentences over a bomb attack in March
Syrian opposition: Wadi Barada clashes leave 12 dead, 20 wounded
The Syrian opposition said on Sunday that 12 died and 20 were wounded by the Syrian regime as the Syrian army and allied militia clashed with rebels in Wadi Barada near Damascus on Sunday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Saudi donates $680 mln in aid for 33 disaster-prone countries
King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aids has announced that since its founding, it has donated more than $680 mln in aid toward at least 33 disaster-struck countries. In total, the center has launched nearly 172 special projects and
Syria’s main opposition backs Astana peace talks
The Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee said on Saturday it supported efforts towards planned peace talks in Kazakhstan, and viewed the meeting as a preliminary step for resuming the next round of political negotiations in Geneva. The Syrian government and
Lufthansa: No evidence of bomb on Eurowings plane landed in Kuwait
There was no evidence that a bomb was on board a plane operated by Lufthansa’s budget unit Eurowings bound for Cologne on Sunday, a company spokesman said in Germany, in reply to an enquiry. He confirmed the plane made an
World powers to reinforce Mideast two-state solution
Major powers will send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday that a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians is the only way forward, and warn that his plan to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem could derail
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