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
Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border
:: Pakistan said it has launched a new military operation near the Afghan border to combat militants. Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, an army spokesman, said an infantry division backed by air force and artillery will clear the Rajgal Valley in
9 inmates arrested after riot at Makkah girls’ protection home
:: Makkah police on Friday intervened to end an inmate riot that started as a protest against the management of a girls’ protection home in Makkah; nine girls were arrested, according to Arabic daily Okaz. Under-aged girls being investigated for
New kidnappings, jailbreak hit restive Philippine island
:: Suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen abducted four workers in a school in a southern Philippine province where President Rodrigo Duterte visited troops waging an offensive against the militants, officials said Sunday. About 20 militants barged into a grade school compound
Saudi Haj minister discusses development of services for pilgrims
:: Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Salih bin Taher Bentin continued inspection rounds and field visits, as well as preparatory meetings with the board of directors for Tawafa owners in preparation for the coming Haj season. The minister visited
India’s Infosys eyes artificial intelligence profits
:: Indian IT giant Infosys said Friday that artificial intelligence was key to future profits as it bids to satisfy clients’ demands for innovative new technologies. India’s multi-billion-dollar IT outsourcing sector has long been one of the country’s flagship industries.
Ed Sheeran posts set picture after ‘Game of Thrones’ cameo
:: Ed Sheeran is basking in the aftermath of his “Game of Thrones” cameo. Sheeran appeared as a Lannister soldier leading a group in song in the season premiere of the hit HBO fantasy drama, which debuted on the premium
‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ roars past ‘Spider-Man’
:: Monkey business still pays. “War for the Planet of the Apes” took down “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the North American box office, opening with an estimated $56.5 million in ticket sales. Though some initially expected a closer race, “Spider-Man” dropped
Thousands take to streets to protest Mauritania referendum
:: Several thousand Mauritanians took to the streets on Saturday to protest a controversial constitutional referendum due on August 5, according to AFP journalists at the demonstration organized by an opposition coalition. The “No” coalition is drawn from a broad
The first anniversary of the great victory of our democracy
By : Binali Yıldırım :: It has been a year since we thwarted the bloodiest terrorist attack in the history of the Republic of Turkey. Turkey has proven its resilience, ability to recover and strength in the course of last
Hostile countries have failed in Qatif
By : Fahad Suleiman Shoqiran :: The State should use force to stop the spread of violence and protect society. The state is the only one that can define violence; it is empowered to monopolize power to control the society.
Toward a difficult phase marked by Assad’s survival
By : Raghida Dergham :: Some have read developments on the ground, international accords, and realignments in Iraq and Syria as the beginning of the end. They hope this will end the bloodletting, engender stability and signal the start of
India’s rapprochement with Israel partly due to disorder in the Arab world
By : Huda al-Husseini :: On July 4, 2014, al-Baghdadi made his only appearance to the world from the historic Nuri Mosque in Mosul. He urged Muslims around the world to obey him as their leader! Three years later on
Syrian opposition: We haven’t eased conditions regarding Assad’s removal
:: Syrian opposition leader, Riyad Hijab has expressed the opposition’s resolve on the removal of Bashar al-Assad and his followers who are responsible for crimes against the Syrian people. In a series of tweets, Hijab stated that claims by the
Macron urges resumption of Mideast talks based on two states
:: French President Emmanuel Macron called Sunday for a resumption of long-stalled Middle East peace talks based on a two-state solution. “France is ready to support all diplomatic efforts towards this end within the parameters of peace recognized by the
Iran president’s brother arrested on financial charges
:: The brother of Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, Hossein Fereydoun, has been arrested on financial crime charges, according to a source cited by AFP. “Multiple investigations have been conducted regarding this person, also other people have been investigated, some of
Iran jails US dual national for 10 years for spying
:: An Iranian court has sentenced a US dual national to 10 years in jail on spying charges, Iran’s judiciary spokesman said on Sunday, the latest case involving dual nationals held on security charges in the country. The spokesman did
Qatar biggest mall’s $1 bln loan refinancing frozen
:: The refinancing of a $1 billion loan by Doha Festival City, a retail and hospitality complex in Qatar, has been indefinitely postponed as a diplomatic crisis deters regional banks from doing new Qatari business, bankers said. The refinancing, coordinated
Police say boy charged with 15 offences after London acid attacks
:: British police said on Saturday they had charged a 16-year-old boy with 15 offences following five related acid attacks in London two days earlier. The charges include grievous bodily harm, possession of an item to discharge a noxious substance,
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