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
King receives honorary doctorate degree for service to Holy Qur’an and its sciences
King receives honorary doctorate degree for service to Holy Qur’an and its sciences :: Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University awarded an honorary doctorate degree to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for service to the Holy Qur’an
Fire ravages home in Saudi Arabia’s Najran, killing 11
:: Eleven people have died from smoke inhalation after a fire engulfed a home in Saudi Arabia’s Najran, the Civil Defense said Twitter on on Wednesday. Six people were injured and were rescued by firefighters who extinguished the blaze. The
US-led coalition: Amnesty report on Mosul ‘irresponsible’
:: The US-led coalition said Wednesday that an Amnesty International report accusing its forces of violating international law during the fight against Daesh group in Mosul is “irresponsible.” The report released Tuesday said Iraqi civilians were subjected to “relentless and
US commander hopes ISIS leader Baghdadi is ‘deader than a doornail’
:: The head of the international coalition fighting the ISIS group said Tuesday he had no information that would confirm or deny claims that the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is dead, Agence France-Presse reported. Earlier on Tuesday, the Syrian
Malaysian govt crackdown on migrant workers condemned
:: Malaysia has rounded up over 3,000 undocumented migrant workers this month in a major crackdown, prompting alarm on Wednesday from lawmakers across the region who said the campaign was “victimizing the vulnerable.” The relatively developed country is a magnet
US postpones decision on Sudan sanctions for three months
:: The United States on Tuesday postponed for three months a decision on whether to permanently lift certain sanctions on Sudan over its human rights record and other issues, the State Department said. Former President Barack Obama lifted the sanctions
Trump hails son Don Jr for ‘transparency’ over Russia meeting
:: Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his eldest son Don Jr — who is under fire for his meeting with a Russian lawyer during last year’s US presidential campaign — and hailed his “transparency” for releasing e-mails about the talks.
ISIS tightens grip on Imam Gharbi village near Mosul
:: ISIS has captured most of a village south of Mosul despite losing control of its stronghold in the city, an Iraqi army officer and residents said, deploying guerrilla-style tactics as its self-proclaimed caliphate crumbles. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared
Microsoft officially ends support for Windows Phone
:: It’s official: for all intents and purposes, the Windows Phone era is over. Microsoft has ended support for Windows Phone 8.1 just over 3 years after its April 2014 debut. From now on, your WP8.1-toting device won’t get software
Indian man tries to open plane’s emergency door in midair
:: An Indian man tried to open an emergency exit door on a packed AirAsia flight in midair, injuring fellow passengers and crew members who rushed to restrain him as the plane prepared to land, the airline said. Following the
Oil falls as banks cut price forecasts
:: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as global oversupply encouraged several banks to cut their forecasts for crude for this year and 2018. Brent crude was down 50 cents at $46.38 a barrel in mid-morning trade on Tuesday. US crude
India police warned weeks ago of attack on Hindus in Kashmir
:: As India’s government on Tuesday blamed separatist rebels for gunning down seven Hindu pilgrims and wounding 19 more in Kashmir before fleeing into the night, rebel groups in the disputed region condemned the rare, deadly attack on civilians and
Two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli army in Jenin clashes
:: Two Palestinian men were shot dead during clashes with the Israeli army in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank early Wednesday, Palestinian medical and security sources said. One of the two had been evacuated in serious
Google’s ‘paid-policy research’ may have influenced policymakers: Report
:: Google has found itself in the midst of a “paid-policy research” controversy as a non-profit watchdog has claimed in its latest report that the tech giant’s financial support for academics may have influenced policymakers unaware of the company’s role.
Twitter users blocked by Trump file lawsuit
:: A group of Twitter users blocked by President Donald Trump have sued him, arguing that his account amounts to a public forum that he as a government official cannot bar people from. The blocked Twitter users, represented by the
Cautious calm surrounds the construction of a wall in northern Israel
:: Those who patrol the Israeli border with Lebanon will notice a section made of a concrete wall, seven meters high, on the border of the Lebanese village of Kafarkala, opposite the Israeli settlement of Masjab. The settlement is located
Islamophobia continues to increase: OIC report
:: The Islamophobia Observatory Report of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) described the growing fear against Islam and Muslims in certain parts of the world. Presenting the report on Monday at the 44th Council of Foreign Ministers Conference in
Bill Gates’ daughter’s Arab beau a successful sporting star’s
:: American billionaire and Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ daughter Jennifer Katharine Gates hit the headlines recently with news of her dating an Egyptian man named Nayel Nassar. However, Nassar is not just another Arab guy as his resume boasts numerous
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