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 »
Daily Archives: June 9, 2017
US shoots down pro-Syrian regime drone firing on coalition forces: officials
:: The United States shot down a pro-Syrian regime armed drone that was attacking US-led coalition forces in Syria on Thursday, a US military spokesman said, the first time the regime had attacked coalition forces. US Army Colonel Ryan Dillon,
Egypt calls for UN probe on Qatar giving terrorists $1 bln in Iraq
:: Egypt on Thursday has urged the UN Security Council to open investigation over Qatar giving a “terrorist group active in Iraq” $1 billion as ransom. On Monday, the Financial Times reported that Qatar paid $1 billion to release members
Syrian government warplanes strike ISIS near Raqqa city
:: Syrian government warplanes struck ISIS positions west of Raqqa city on the southern bank of the Euphrates river on Thursday, state media said. “The air force destroyed positions and armored vehicles” in the western Raqqa countryside, about 70 km
10 jailed after counterfeit detergent factory bust
:: A criminal court in Riyadh has jailed 10 people for a total of 90 months, after they were convicted of running an illegal factory producing counterfeit detergents. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and Investment (MCI) confirmed each convict received
Trump to Iran: States backing terror risk ‘falling victim’ themselves
:: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed sympathy for the victims of a terror attack in Iran that killed 13 people, but issued a barbed warning that the country was reaping what it sowed. Gunmen and suicide bombers, acting
UN Special Envoy for Yemen headquarters to move to Amman
:: Amman, the capital of Jordan, will be the headquarters of the office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Jordanian foreign ministry has announced. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the announcement was made following a meeting between
US Senate advances Iran sanctions bill, eyes new Russia sanctions
:: The US Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a bill that would impose new sanctions on Iran, the same day at least 12 people were killed in attacks in Tehran, as lawmakers planned to add a package of
Bahrain foreign minister: Qatar must distance itself from Iran
:: Bahrain’s foreign minister reiterated on Thursday a demand that Doha distance itself from Iran and stop support for “terrorist organizations”. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries severed relations with Doha on Monday, accusing
Syrian regime replicates the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces
:: The Syrian regime began to form new militias under the name of “Popular Mobilization Forces,” similar to those in Iraq. The main members are sons of clans in Al-Hasakah region, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Wednesday. The Iraqi
Official: Emir of Qatar will not go to Washington because of ‘blockade’
:: Qatar’s leader will not accept an invitation from US President Donald Trump to attend mediation talks in Washington on a row in the region while the country remains cut off from its neighbors, a Qatari official said on Thursday.
Israel advances plans for further 1,500 settler homes
:: Israel has advanced plans for a further 1,500 homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, Peace Now said on Thursday, the second such announcement in a week. More than 3,000 units have been advanced this week, a
Hezbollah asks for support on billboards and posters
:: The international siege on the Lebanese Hezbollah militia promoted the party to ask for support of its Lebanese fighters on billboards and posters on Wednesday. Hezbollah, which relies on Iranian funding and is accused by the US Treasury of
Iraqi Kurds plan independence referendum on Sept. 25
:: Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region has called a referendum on independence to be held on Sept. 25, an official said on Wednesday, moving ahead with a plan for full statehood that is likely to be opposed by Baghdad. Hemin Hawrami,
Syria warns US coalition over ‘escalation’, tells it to stop strikes – state TV
:: Syria’s foreign ministry on Wednesday warned a US-led military coalition of the “dangers of escalation” and demanded that it stop carrying out air strikes against pro-Damascus forces, state television reported. It called the coalition illegitimate and said its actions
Myanmar army plane with 105 on board missing
:: A Myanmar army aircraft with 105 people on board went missing on Wednesday on a flight from a southern town to the city of Yangon, the military and civil aviation officials said. The Chinese-made Y-8 transport plane left the
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