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: March 2017
Istanbul: ‘Major’ terrorist attack thwarted
Turkish police reported that it had arrested two suspected ISIS loyalists on Thursday who were planning on committing a “major attack” similar to the Istanbul restaurant attack that happened early New Years’ day. Istanbul police raided a suspected ISIS cell
Coalition intercepts ballistic missile launched by Houthis around Taiz
The Arab coalition reported that it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militias towards the Yemeni army outpost in Thabab province in Taiz. Army sources reported that the missile was launched from the Khaled camp near Taiz. Also
Saudi Arabia’s ‘look-east’ policy pays off
Chinese foreign affairs analysts say that a series of agreements signed by Saudi Arabia and China is a “win-win” situation for both countries. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman oversaw the signing of deals worth potentially $65 billion on the first day
Lebanese businessman wanted by US for financing Hezbollah detained in Morocco
A lawyer for a Lebanese businessman that the US says has provided millions of dollars to the Hezbollah group says his client has been arrested by Moroccan authorities. The lawyer for Kassim Tajeddine says he was arrested in Casablanca on
Saudi deputy crown prince says Donald Trump is a ‘true friend of Muslims’
Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince has hailed United States President Donald Trump as a “true friend of Muslims” and says he does not believe Trump’s controversial immigration ban targets Islam specifically. A spokesperson from bin Salman’s delegation to the United
STTIM 2017 to host a scientific program to discuss tourism development
Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM-2017), an event devoted to travel and tourism industry in the Kingdom, will feature a scientific program providing opportunities for stakeholders, businessmen and government officials to discuss ways develop the tourism sector in the
Turkey’s Erdogan accuses EU of launching anti-Islam ‘crusade’
Turkey’s president on Thursday accused the EU’s top court of starting a “crusade” against Islam after a ruling allowing European companies to ban employees from wearing religious or political symbols including the Islamic headscarf. “The European Union’s court, The European
Jordan’s king meets with Trump envoy on Mideast peace push
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and an envoy for President Donald Trump have held talks about reviving long-stalled efforts to reach an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. The king served as a key intermediary in previous US led negotiations on setting up a
Dutch PM Rutte on course for big victory over far-right Geert Wilders
The Netherlands’ center-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte was on course for a resounding victory over anti-Islam and anti-EU Geert Wilders in an election on Wednesday, offering huge relief to other EU governments facing a wave of nationalism. “It appears that
US plans for Syria include another 1,000 troops
Up to 1,000 additional US troops could deploy to northern Syria under provisional plans drawn up by the Pentagon, a US defense official said on Wednesday. The plans, which still need to be approved by President Donald Trump and Defense
500 Saudis, Chinese businessmen discuss new opportunities
A one-day Saudi-Chinese Investment Forum ended in an upbeat mood on Thursday with 45 agreements signed between China and the Kingdom. Abdullah Al-Meleihi, board member of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC), told Arab News from Beijing that the Saudi
Iraqi forces besiege ISIS around Mosul Old City
Iraqi government forces besieged ISIS militants around Mosul’s Old City on Thursday, edging closer to the historic mosque from where the group’s leader declared a caliphate nearly three years ago. The militants, holed up in houses and darting through alleyways,
Trump’s budget seeks to boost military, slash other federal agencies
President Donald Trump asked the US Congress on Thursday to approve a 2018 budget that would bolster military programs and begin building a wall on the southern border with Mexico while drastically cutting many federal agencies. Trump’s plan, showcasing his
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fired
The Israeli air force carried out raids on Gaza early Thursday after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian territories towards Israel, sources on both sides said. Neither of the attacks caused casualties, the Israeli army and Palestinian sources confirmed.
Philippine lawmaker calls for President Duterte’s impeachment
An opposition lawmaker filed an impeachment complaint in the Philippine Congress on Thursday against President Rodrigo Duterte, calling for his removal for what he said were high crimes, betrayal of public trust and abuse of power. Lower house representative Gary
Egyptian-American Dina Powell named deputy US National Security Adviser
National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster has tapped Dina Powell to become his deputy, promoting the Cairo-born banker and policymaker to a key White House role. McMaster appointed Powell as deputy national security advisor with particular responsibility for developing strategy, a
Saudi Arabia signs 21 MoUs with China, grants trading licenses for two companies
At least 21 Memorandums of Understandings were signed in the latest Saudi-China Business Forum meeting that was attended by Saudi King Salman. The key focus on the latest meeting on Thursday was to find further opportunities for Chinese investments in
New Zealand river given human rights after more than century-long fight
It was the longest-running litigation in New Zealand’s history but now, the country’s Whanganui River on its North Island will be treated as a human being in the eyes of the law. US news site Mashable reports that a group
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