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
Kuwait shuts down Iranian cultural center
:: Anatolia Agency reported on Thursday that the Iranian cultural attaché was shut down in Kuwait. According to an Al Arabiya report, the Kuwaiti measures against the Embassy of Iran in the country involve the closure of the military and
US ‘to deploy officials’ in Qatar in counter-terror accord: sources
:: The United States will post officials at the Qatari state prosecutor’s office as part of a Qatari-US agreement signed this month to fight the financing of terrorism, people familiar with the matter said. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
US Supreme Court: Grandparents, grandkids exempted from Trump travel ban
:: The United States Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump’s government a fresh setback Wednesday, saying its controversial travel ban cannot be applied to grandparents and other close relatives of people living in the United States – for now. The
Qatar Emir issues decree to amend provisions of anti-terror law
:: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday issued a decree to amend some provisions of a law on combating terrorism, reported Kuwait News Agency (Kuna). The decree includes definitions for the words terrorist, crime and terrorist
Saudi permanent representative to UN: ‘Qatar has to implement all demands’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abdullah al-Mouallimi, denied the statements credited to him about waiving or abandoning the list of demands that was given to Qatar, reported Al Hadath, Al Arabiya sister chanel. Al-Mouallimi explained that
US accuses Lebanon’s Hezbollah of weapons buildup
:: US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Wednesday accused Lebanon’s Hezbollah of amassing weapons and said the world must turn its attention to the actions of the powerful paramilitary organization. Haley met with UN envoy for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag ahead of
Saudi Arabia supports Kuwaiti actions toward Iran mission
:: An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s full support for the measures taken by Kuwait towards the Iranian diplomatic mission in Kuwait. This follows a judicial ruling on the Abdali cell case and
King Salman orders arrest of prince for abusive behavior toward citizens
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Thursday issued an immediate arrest warrant for Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the imprisonment of all those who participated with him in abusive behavior
Gunfire erupts near police bases in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
:: Gunfire erupted near several police installations across Ivory Coast’s main city Abidjan late on Wednesday, witnesses and a police source said, in what appeared to be a renewed bout of insecurity following months of military mutinies. Shooting broke out
Report: CIA halting support for Syria rebels
:: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is shutting down its program to support rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. Citing unnamed US officials, the Post said the four-year-old covert operation has had limited impact,
King Salman reviews Al-Faisaliah housing, administrative project
:: King Salman reviewed a model and PowerPoint presentation of Al-Faisaliah housing and administrative project in Makkah, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday. King Salman issued a directive to call the project Al-Faisaliah in appreciation of the late King
Ram Nath Kovind elected India’s new president
:: A leader backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been chosen India’s new president, a largely ceremonial position. Ram Nath Kovind was elected by the Indian Parliament and state legislatures in voting held on Monday, with the results announced
Iran threatens response to new US sanctions
:: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Tehran would “respond appropriately” to new US sanctions but that Iran remained committed to its nuclear deal with world powers. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will always stick to its international commitments,”
Washington: Terrorists in Qatar are exploiting their financial system
:: The US State Department announced on Wednesday in its report on terrorism during 2016, that the financiers of terrorism in Qatar are still exploiting its financial system. The report said that Qatar was trying to progress in the fight
Saudi crown prince, Iraqi interior minister discuss common issues, counterterrorism
:: Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, deputy prime minister and defense minister, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim Al-Araji. They discussed issues of common interest and counterterrorism efforts. The meeting was attended by Saudi Interior Minister
Iraq urges Saudis to invest in agricultural projects
:: Iraq’s agriculture minister on Wednesday urged Saudi businessmen to invest in mutually beneficial agricultural projects in his country. Falah Al-Lahibi was addressing members of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) at a meeting chaired by its Vice Chairman Sami
Vaccination rules for Haj pilgrims announced
:: Saudi Arabia has issued the vaccination and health requirements for pilgrims applying for Haj visas, according to a Ministry of Health official. The requirements for this year focus on the likes of the Zika virus, dengue, Middle East respiratory
India ready for talks with China on border standoff
:: India said on Thursday it is ready to hold talks with China if both sides pull back their forces to end a standoff along a disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains. Tensions flared last month in the southernmost
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