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: May 2017
Trump’s visit a testament to enduring partnership
By : Fahad Nazer :: Donald Trump’s decision to make Saudi Arabia the first country he visits on his first overseas trip as US president seems to have caught casual observers by surprise. But those of us who have been
Trump in Riyadh and some lessons from Obama
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed :: The visit of US president Donald Trump to Riyadh, which is his first international foray, has caused great concerns for Iran and all those who are on its side. In this context, nine senior officials
The Riyadh summits: A workshop for a global front against terrorism
By : Raghida Dergham :: Donald Trump’s presidency is undergoing its most difficult stage yet at home. He is being chased by accusations of obstructing federal investigations into suspicious ties to Russia, and of being unfit to lead. Meanwhile, powerful
The search for a new regional order
By : Dr. Manuel Almeida :: The Arab Gulf countries searching for their ally, their ally in search of itself, and everyone searching for a new regional order, is a way to define US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi
Is Trump now the Palestinians’ best hope for peace?
By : Osama Al-Sharif :: There is a strong feeling among Arabs that US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region may succeed in reviving the Middle East peace process after years of inactivity. Certainly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ visit
China killed or jailed up to 20 US spies in 2010-12: report
:: Beijing systematically dismantled CIA spying efforts in China beginning in 2010, killing or jailing more than a dozen covert sources, in a deep setback to US intelligence there, The New York Times reported Sunday. The Times, quoting 10 current
Plane crashes into Los Angeles airport truck after landing
:: Eight people were injured Saturday after an Aeromexico flight clipped an airport utility truck, flipping it over, shortly after landing at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said. The Boeing 737 was taxiing to an arrival gate when it collided
Macron vows to step up French fight against terrorism in Africa
:: France will step up the fight against resurgent militants in north and west Africa and will work more closely with Germany to help the tinderbox region, President Emmanuel Macron said on his first trip outside Europe on Friday. Visiting
Venezuelans shut down capital roads to protest government
:: Masses of protesters with white shirts, homemade gas masks and flags draped around their shoulders shut down a main road in the Venezuelan capital on Saturday in a continuation of near-daily street protests. Soldiers shut down access to the
Afghan Taliban launch three-pronged assault on Ghazni city
:: Taliban fighters launched a three-pronged attack on parts of the central-eastern Afghan city of Ghazni overnight, driving a Humvee packed with explosives into the entrance of a district governor’s compound during the assault, police said on Saturday. The assault
Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss measures on combating terrorism
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and United States President Donald Trump discussed way to further cooperation in the battle against extremism and terrorism. Trump praised the constructive cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in
Saudi-US arms deal includes plans for 150 Lockheed Martin Blackhawk helicopters
:: A series of US-Saudi arms deals announced on Saturday includes a pledge to assemble 150 Lockheed Martin Blackhawk helicopters in the Kingdom, an official statement said. The $6 billion deal for Blackhawks is expected to result in about 450
Muslim World League chief outlines need for anti-terror initiatives
:: The head of the Muslim World League (MWL) on Saturday described the need to “counter extremist ideology,” as he outlined a new anti-terror initiative set to be launched during US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia. Addressing the
S. Korea’s Moon names top ministers, chief security adviser
:: South Korean President Moon Jae-In on Sunday announced his picks for finance and foreign ministers while appointing a former diplomat as his top security adviser for his new government. Moon announced during a televised press briefing that he appointed
King Salman presents Trump with Saudi Arabia’s top civilian honor
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday presented Donald Trump with the Kingdom’s top civilian honor, as the US president began a trip to Riyadh aimed at strengthening security and economic ties. The king placed the Collar of Abdulaziz Al
Iran state TV congratulates President Rouhani’s re-election
:: Iran’s state television congratulated President Hassan Rouhani for winning a re-election by handing an emphatic defeat to his hardline rival Ebrahim Raisi. Rouhani won 22.8 million votes in Friday’s hard-fought contest, compared to 15.5 million for Raisi, with 38.9
‘A new page’ as US President Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia
:: US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia for a historic meeting tipped to “turn the page” on US-Arab affairs after a strained relationship under the previous American administration. The president touched down in Riyadh and was welcomed
Veteran Israeli, Palestinian negotiators optimistic about Trump’s Mideast bid
:: Two veteran Israeli and Palestinian negotiators, who logged many hours together in failed efforts to strike a deal, said Saturday they are optimistic about President Donald Trump’s Mideast bid. Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat and former Israeli Foreign Minister
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