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: January 2017
Bull-taming sport allowed but protests go on in south India
A traditional bull-taming sport banned by India’s top court was performed in parts of southern India on Sunday but tens of thousands of protesters demanded the sport be allowed to resume unhindered. The Tamil Nadu state government had signed an
Iraqi forces eye tougher fight in Mosul’s west
A crowd of Iraqi officers looked out at the Tigris River Friday from a balcony of Mosul’s Nineveh International hotel. Just over three months ago, the men were some 45 kilometers (28 miles) away in a cluster of desert villages
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday. In his first call
UK govt accused of failed nuke test cover up
The British government was accused on Sunday of covering up a failed test of its nuclear weapons deterrent last year, just weeks before lawmakers voted to renew the system. Prime Minister Theresa May refused to say whether she knew about
Saudi Finance Ministry says no to fees on foreign workers’ remittances
The Saudi finance ministry said on Sunday there would be no fees applied on remittances out of the country, days after the kingdom’s advisory Shoura Council said it was looking at a proposal to impose a 6 percent levy on
Syria’s warring sides gather for Astana talks
Syria’s warring sides meet in Kazakhstan’s capital on Monday with Russia, Turkey and Iran, sponsors of the talks, trying to make progress towards a goal others have repeatedly failed to reach: an end to the six-year-old conflict. The talks are
King Salman holds talks with Tajik Parliament speaker
King Salman and Shukurjon Zuhurov, speaker of the House of Representatives of Tajikistan’s Supreme Assembly, held talks here Sunday focusing on cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of parliamentary affairs. “During the meeting, King Salman and Shukurjon
Egypt extends participation in Yemen conflict
Egypt’s National Defence Council on Sunday extended the military’s participation in an Arab coalition operation in Yemen, the presidency said in a statement. “The National Defence Council agreed during the meeting to extend the participation of the required elements from
Education minister to launch forum on children and the media
Education Minister Ahmed Al-Issa will inaugurate on Tuesday the “Media: The Friend of Childhood” forum at the Education Ministry. More than 20 national and international experts will participate in the three-day event, organized by the ministry’s National Committee for Childhood
Israel approves hundreds of settlement homes in East Jerusalem
Israel approved building permits on Sunday for hundreds of homes in three East Jerusalem settlements in expectation that US President Donald Trump will row back on the previous administration’s criticism of such projects. The housing projects, on land that the
Ukraine seizes Iran-bound plane ‘carrying missiles’
Ukraine has announced that it has seized an airplane destined for Iran loaded with arms at Kiev’s Zhulyany Airport. The plane was reported on Sunday carrying Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles. The Russian agency Interfax confirmed that the weapons were discovered
Gambia’s Jammeh says steps down after military pressure from neighbors
Gambia’s leader Yahya Jammeh said he was stepping down on Saturday under pressure from West African armies which entered the country this week following his refusal to concede an election defeat to President Adama Barrow. Jammeh’s announcement in an overnight
Trump tells CIA ‘evil ISIS’ to be eradicated
New US President Donald Trump told the CIA they will eradicate “evil ISIS” together in an impassioned speech to around 300 members of the intelligence community on Saturday, Trump told the CIA it had his full support as he paid
Tsunami threat after 8.0 quake hits Papua New Guinea
A major 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, with a tsunami alert issued for the Pacific island nation and neighbouring countries. The tremor struck 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Panguna on Papua New
James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis sworn in as Trump’s defense secretary
The US Senate confirmed the first two members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet on Friday, voting overwhelmingly to approve two retired four-star Marine generals as his secretaries of defense and homeland security hours after Trump was sworn in as commander-in-chief.
Turkish bill boosts President Erdogan’s powers
Turkey’s parliament early Saturday backed a controversial bill that would dramatically expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The parliament in a late-night session approved the seven final sections of the 18-article constitution and in a final vote the
Lebanon foils bomber in Beirut’s Hamra district
Lebanese soldiers arrested a would-be suicide bomber inside a crowded cafe in one of the busiest neighborhoods in the capital Beirut on Saturday night, security sources said. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a man wearing an explosive
Arab coalition strikes Republican Guards camp in Sanaa
An Arab coalition air force fighting against Houthi militias in Yemen launched on Saturday four raids against a Republican Guards camp in the capital Sanaa which is under Houthi control. Yemeni army units, allied to the coalition, liberated new posts
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