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: July 2017
Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Jerusalem
:: The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported three Palestinians were killed by live bullets fired by the Israeli forces in clashes erupting on Friday after the prayers in Jerusalem. Twenty Palestinians were reported wounded and four arrested in the clashes
China urges Gulf crisis talks after Qatar minister visits
:: China’s foreign minister has called on Qatar and four Arab nations to resolve their diplomatic crisis through talks within the Gulf Cooperation Council, state media reported on Friday. Wang Yi made the remarks after meeting with his Qatari counterpart
Anti-Israel protest at Istanbul synagogue
:: A group of Turkish ultra-nationalists on Thursday protested outside one of the most significant synagogues in Istanbul to denounce Israel’s security measures at a sensitive holy site in annexed east Jerusalem, the Dogan news agency said. The group from
Saudi Arabia appoints new head of Royal Guard
:: A royal decree was issued in Saudi Arabia on Thursday appointing Suhail al-Mutairi as head of the Royal Guard. According to the royal order, Hamad al-Ohali, head of the former Royal Guard was relieved of his post and Suhail
Clashes intensify in Syria’s Idlib between rebel groups
:: Clashes in Syria’s Idlib province between a powerful militant group and a key rebel faction intensified overnight, spreading to a border crossing with Turkey, a monitor and AFP correspondent said Friday. The running battles between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),
Saudi Arabia and Iraq announce agreement to exchange intelligence
:: Saudi and Iraqi military commanders announced on Thursday an agreement to exchange intelligence and security information between the two countries within the framework of “counter-terrorism”. This came in a press conference which gathered the chief of staff of the
Hezbollah, Syria army launch offensive at border with Lebanon
:: The Lebanese group Hezbollah and the Syrian army launched an offensive on Friday to clear militants from an area of the Syrian-Lebanese frontier, a commander in the military alliance fighting in support of President Bashar al-Assad told Reuters. The
When Britain’s Boris Johnson met high-tech robots in Japan
:: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Thursday shook hands with one of Japan’s high-tech robots, a humanoid candidate to carry the torch as part of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Johnson, kicking off a trip to Japan, visited the robotic
Chester Bennington’s death mirrors that of close friend Cornell
:: The death of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington came as a surprise to the world when it was announced, but it also struck similarities to the death of fellow rocker and close friend Chris Cornell, who killed himself in
Israel-Palestine solution requires good leadership
By : Yossi Mekelberg :: As I was packing up to return from a visit to Israel and Palestine, the shooting of two Israeli policemen close to the Haram Al-Sharif, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, took place. The
How Palestinians were pushed into a corner
By : Ramzy Baroud :: In early October 2016, Misbah Abu Sbeih left his wife and five children at home and drove to an Israeli police station in occupied Palestinian East Jerusalem. The 39-year-old Jerusalemite was scheduled to hand himself
US Senator McCain diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer
:: US Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee known for political independence during more than three decades in the Senate, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, his office said on Wednesday. The 80-year-old lawmaker
Trump son to testify before US senate panel next week
:: President Donald Trump’s eldest son and a former campaign manager will testify before Congress next week as part of US investigations into the Trump team’s alleged contacts with Russia, a Senate panel announced Wednesday. Donald Trump Jr and Paul
Saudi Arabia: Royal order to establish a state security presidium
:: A Royal Order was issued in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening to establish a state security presidium, which is linked to the Prime Minister. The royal decree stipulates that all security institutions should be linked to the State Security
Saudi FM in Brussels: We have zero tolerance for terrorism
:: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said in a press conference in Brussels, “We have had constructive talks and look forward to deepening relations with Europe,” reported Al Arabiya on Thursday. Al-Jubair said Saudi Arabia’s policy on combating
Saudi minister discusses plans to boost services for Hajj pilgrims from Iran
:: Saudi Minister of Hajj Muhammad Saleh bin Taher Benten inspected on Thursday the headquarters of the National Foundation for pilgrims of Iran. The Minister discussed strategies to develop services provided and procedures to improve the mechanisms of work and
US annual report: Saudi key member in fight against terrorism
:: The US State Department’s annual report on terrorism has praised Saudi Arabia’s continued efforts during 2016, saying Riyadh is a key member in the fight against this scourge. The report said that Saudi Arabia continued to maintain a strong
Saudi Arabia facilitates Hajj procedures for Qatari pilgrims
:: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that all the pilgrims who came to the Kingdom from different countries of the world have performed Umrah peacefully and successfully, including pilgrims coming from Qatar.
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