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: June 2017
Qatar naturalizing Bahraini citizens among key Gulf rift concerns
:: Qatar’s naturalization of Gulf citizens, specifically those from Bahrain, has emerged as a key point of contention between Doha and several boycotting member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Several media outlets, including Al Arabiya, began to report in
Iraqi forces free hundreds of civilians in Mosul battles as toll mounts
:: Iraqi forces opened exit routes for hundreds of civilians to flee the Old City of Mosul on Saturday as they battled to retake the ancient quarter from ISIS militants mounting a last stand in what was the de facto
UAE minister Gargash: Qatar chose to ‘leak list of Gulf demands’
:: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Saturday that instead of discussing a list of demands set by Gulf countries, Qatar decided to leak them to the media. Speaking in a press conference, Gargash said
Yemen launches investigation into human rights abuses in liberated areas
:: Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dajar issued a decision to form a joint committee to investigate allegations regarding violations of human rights in liberated areas. The committee will include six members: Judge Gamal Omar, Minister of Justice as its
Weeks after the boycott, no positive signs from Qatar
:: There are no positive signs from Qatar, weeks after the Gulf boycott. The Qatari attempts aim to put some pressure on its neighbors to end the boycott at times, and to push for a decision to re-open the Qatari
Nasrallah says ‘hundreds of thousands’ ready to go to war against Israel
:: Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, warned Israel on Friday that thousands of fighters from different countries will be ready to strike back if Israel launches any attack. “The Israeli enemy must know that if an Israeli war
Australia welcomes charges against alleged Bali bombing mastermind
:: Australia on Saturday welcomed charges against a Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of masterminding the 2002 Bali bombings in which 202 people were killed, including 88 Australians. Indonesian-born militant Riduan Isamuddin, also known as Hambali, is accused of overseeing the
UAE, Saudi, Bahrain envoys meet with Turkish FM official on Qatar
:: The Emirati, Saudi and Bahraini ambassadors to Turkey have met with a Turkish foreign ministry official on Friday to discuss Ankara’s stance on the Gulf states’ political dispute with Qatar. The three envoys stressed the position of their countries
At least three killed in Mosul suicide attacks
:: Suicide bombers attacked a shopping district of east Mosul that was retaken from the ISIS militants months ago, killing at least three people, medical and security officials said Saturday. The attack struck the Muthanna neighborhood late on Friday as
Sectarian group claims Pakistan bombs; death toll rises to 50
:: A faction of Pakistan-based sectarian militants Lashkar-e-Jhangvi on Saturday claimed responsibility for twin bombs that hit a market in the northwestern town of Parachinar, killing at least 50 people ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan. LeJ’s
Saudi Crown Prince to Al-Azhar Sheikh: Muslims count on their institutes
:: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Al-Azhar’s Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb that Muslims count on Islamic institutes in the upcoming period to encounter terrorism. Egypt’s Al-Azhar is Sunni Islam’s most revered institution. The conversation took place when Sheikh Al-Tayeb
Second French journalist dies after being wounded in Mosul
:: French journalist Veronique Robert has died in Paris after being wounded in an explosion in Mosul earlier this week, her employer France Televisions said in a statement on Saturday. The mine explosion killed Iraqi journalist Bakhtiyar Haddad and French
Yemeni army advances in Marib and kills 12 militants
:: The Yemeni National Army regained control over the Mokhdara region in Serwah in Marib, which was previously controlled by the Houthi and Saleh militias. The army also made some progress in Jabal Marthad that overlooks Serwah, west of Marib,
World reacts to foiled terrorist attack at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
:: Global condemnations have poured in following a foiled terror attack on Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mosque in Mecca on Friday. Security forces said the operation was planned by three terrorist groups, two based in Mecca and the thrid in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia announces Eid will begin on Sunday
:: Sunday, June 25, is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia after reported sightings of the new moon. The Supreme Court earlier called on Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent moon on Saturday evening. United
Baghdad and its growing slum problem
By : Adnan Hussein :: Ten years from now, it’s very possible for Baghdad to turn into a city of slums. This will be the case as long as no one in the state wants to act or do anything
The war on Daesh
By : Diana Moukalled :: Daesh cares not for humans or stones; both are worthy only of death and destruction. Its only concern is to display that death and destruction. On Wednesday, Daesh blew up Mosul’s Grand Al-Nuri Mosque and
Managing the transition
By : Dr. Ziad J. Asali :: Since the end of World War II and Israel’s establishment in 1948, the US has played a dominant role in decision-making and management of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Oslo Accords were signed in
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