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: February 2017
Saudi Arabia to take part in multi-national naval exercise in Pakistan
Saudi forces are to take part in a multi-national naval exercise named Aman 17, due to begin on Saturday, in Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exercise, which Saudi Arabia usually participates in as an observer, aims at promoting
Setback for Trump as US judges reject travel ban
President Donald Trump suffered a legal blow on Thursday when a federal appeals court refused to reinstate his executive order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit
UN chief Guterres heads to Turkey ahead of Arab tour
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was scheduled to travel to Turkey later Thursday for talks ahead of a whirlwind tour of five Arab countries, a UN statement said. Guterres is expected to push for progress in reaching a Cyprus settlement
Assiri: Saleh will be tried under Yemen’s laws
The spokesperson for the Arab coalition, General Ahmed Assiri, said that the ousted Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh will be subject to trial on charges of involvement in the Houthi-led coup in Sanaa. Assiri assured, in an exclusive interview with
Egyptian woman, world’s heaviest, to be biggest yet happiest loser after India op
An Egyptian believed to be the world’s heaviest woman will fly to India for weight reduction surgery Saturday after intervention from the country’s foreign minister ensured her a visa. Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, aged 36 and weighing around 500
Russian bombing in Syria kills three Turkish soldiers
Russian air strikes on Thursday accidentally killed three Turkish soldiers during an operation against ISIS in Syria, the Turkish military said, highlighting the risk of unintended clashes between the numerous outside powers in a complex war. “During an operation by
Music giant Universal signs deal for Prince vault
The estate of Prince, who long battled the music industry, announced a deal recently with the world’s largest label group Universal to release much of the pop icon’s vast catalog. Under the deal, Universal gained rights to the fabled vault
Syrian Opposition in Riyadh for talks ahead of Geneva meet
The Syrian opposition High Negotiations Committee on Friday discussed the forthcoming talks in Geneva in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. An official at the Syrian Coalition stressed that there is a consensus between the Coalition, the negotiation commission and the military
Adele, Beyonce face off at Grammys tomorrow
Which diva will the music industry select for its top honors? Adele, who conquered the charts with time-tested ballads of heartache, or Beyonce, who has crafted an edgier, confident sound? The two singers face off in three top categories Sunday
Egypt shuts down organization treating torture victims
Egyptian police on Thursday morning shuttered an organization that treats victims of torture and trauma, said a prominent psychiatrist who founded the center, describing it as part of the latest security crackdown on civil society in Egypt. Aida Seif el-Dawla
MJ’s mom ‘bullied by nephew’
Katherine Jackson, the 86-year-old mother of late pop star Michael Jackson, has won a restraining order against a nephew she accuses of bullying her, getting information on her bank accounts and other emotional abuse. Trent Lamar Jackson, a 52-year-old nephew
George Clooney and wife Amal expecting twins
George Clooney and his wife Amal are expecting twins, actor Matt Damon said on Thursday, adding he was so thrilled for the high-profile couple that he “almost started crying” when he found out last fall. Damon told Entertainment Tonight Canada
Fire at French nuclear plant takes reactor off grid, ‘no associated risk’
A fire caused an explosion at EDF’s Flamanville nuclear power plant in northern France on Thursday, leading the utility to take a reactor offline, but there was no associated nuclear risk, EDF and a local government official said on Thursday.
US appeals court upholds suspension of Trump travel ban
A US federal appeals court on Thursday unanimously upheld a temporary suspension of President Donald Trump’s order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruling came in a challenge to Trump’s order filed
Saudi King Salman receives phone call from US secretary of state
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has received a phone call from the United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. King Salman began the conversation by congratulating Tillerson who in turn applauded Saudi Arabia’s efforts in promoting stability across the
US may sanction Iran over Yemen, Hezbollah and Iraq
The new United States administration, under President Donald Trump, is believed to be exerting pressure for imposition of new sanctions against Iran in response to their activities in the Middle East and fueling instability in the region. The administration is
Egypt FM: Relations with Saudi Arabia ‘deeply rooted’
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed that relations with Saudi Arabia are strong and “deeply rooted”, denying claims of tensed ties between Cairo and Riyadh. Shoukry said both countries are able to carry on with positive relations, as he spoke
Netanyahu orders reprimand of Belgian envoy over meeting with rights groups
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday ordered the reprimanding of the Belgian Ambassador over a meeting between Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel with representatives of two Israeli rights groups. Israeli Channel Ten reported that Michel had met with representatives of
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