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
Police slowly reopen Paris train station after security alert
:: Police gradually began reopening Paris’ Gare du Nord train station early on Tuesday morning after earlier evacuating the platforms and cordoning off the area because of a security alert, local police authorities said. A Reuters witness at the scene
Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
:: Irate passengers swarmed ticket counters and some started a near-riot at Fort Lauderdale’s airport after Spirit Airlines canceled nine flights, leaving hundreds stranded at the terminal. The chaos at the Florida airport late Monday was the latest instance of
Iraq: Asayish forces charged for expelling the displaced from Kirkuk
:: Human Rights Watch accused authorities of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Kirkuk, of forcing the displaced Sunni Turkmen to leave the city and called on them to “stop annoying them.” The affected population said that the Asayish (Internal Security)
Italian diplomat in KSA doubts claim coast guard ignored Syrian refugee boat’s SOS
:: The Italian ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday doubted the veracity of an audiotape that claims Italy refused to rescue 268 Syrian refugees who drowned when their boat capsized. The refugees, including 60 children, lost their lives 60 miles
German president: Moving toward Mideast deal ‘truly urgent’
:: Germany’s president says that it’s “truly urgent” to start moving toward a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke in the West Bank on Tuesday, after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Steinmeier says much time has
ISIS releases video showing ‘Russian officer beheaded in Syria’
:: ISIS has issued a video showing the beheading of what it described as a Russian intelligence officer captured in Syria, the US-based SITE monitoring website reported on Tuesday. The Russian Defense Ministry and the FSB security service were not
Briton who tried to kill Trump heard ‘screaming voices’
:: A British man jailed after trying to assassinate Donald Trump said Tuesday that screaming voices in his head urged him to lunge for a policeman’s gun. Michael Sandford, 21, who has a history of mental health issues, told The
Saudi invites Iraq, Morocco, Pakistan and Tunisia attend US Islamic Arab summit
:: Saudi King Salman has sent messages to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, Iraqi President Dr. Fuad Masum and Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, inviting them to attend Arab, Islamic and United
N. Korea congratulates Russia on 72nd anniversary of Victory Day
:: North Korea on Tuesday extended congratulations to Russia on the 72nd anniversary of the former Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. “The Korean people extend congratulations and friendly greetings to the Russian people on the
Russia’s Lavrov to visit Washington with Syria in sight
:: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet in Washington on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss issues including the conflict in Ukraine and how to end the war in Syria, the State Department said. The
Riyadh governor inaugurates e-services
:: The Interior Ministry is implementing a package of e-services that include projects in strategy and governance, information technology and human resources among other programs, it was announced Monday. Projects also include institutional communication and follow-up transformation and change. Riyadh
Saudi navy monitors mines near Midi port
:: The spokesman for the Arab coalition announced that it monitored and dismantled naval mines near the strategic Midi port in Yemen, which was retaken from militias by legal forces several months ago, and was used for weapons smuggling from
Saudi Arabia, S. Korea model of friendly, constructive relations: Prince Sultan
:: Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), said relations between Saudi Arabia and South Korea are deep rooted, distinguished and historical, and enjoy particular attention from King Salman. Speaking at a
ICC prosecutor considers inquiry on crimes against migrants in Libya
:: The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor expressed alarm on Monday at the inhumane detention of thousands of vulnerable migrants in Libya and said she was examining whether an investigation could be opened into crimes against them. Libya is the
Pakistan, Afghanistan begin ‘border demarcation’ at Chaman
:: Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun the joint survey of the Killi Luqman and Killi Jahangir villages along their border with Chaman, so as to determine correct geographical boundaries. The decision to conduct a geographical survey of the villages was
Abbas is ready to meet Israel’s PM as part of Trump’s peace efforts
:: Mahmud Abbas said Tuesday Donald Trump was expected to visit the Palestinian territories “soon” and that he was ready to meet Israel’s prime minister as part of the US president’s peace efforts. Trump is expected in Israel later this
Afghanistan: Nine killed in Madrassa blast
:: Mawlawi Abdul Rahim Shah Hanafi, head of the Parian Ulema Council and eight students were killed in a powerful bomb blast inside a Madrassa in the northern Parwan province in Afghanistan on Tuesday morning. “Mawlawi Abdul Rahim Shah Hanafi,head
Muslim Brotherhood willing to scrap demand for Mursi’s return
:: A document issued by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has appeared to show that the group is willing to forsake the return of deposed President Mohammed Mursi, a cause they had long been loyal to, and seeks to align with Egyptian
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