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
Tour operator Thomas Cook back to Tunisia after UK travel advice shifts
:: Tour operator Thomas Cook will restart holidays in Tunisia now that Britain has softened its travel advice to the country, the firm’s boss said on Thursday. The move, which came as the company reiterated its full-year outlook, should be
France’s Macron meets Rihanna at the Elysee Palace
:: French President Emmanuel Macron met singer Rihanna at the Elysee Palace Wednesday after the pop star appealed to him on Twitter for France to contribute to her education fund for developing countries. Rihanna first was welcomed by first lady
Women ‘abayas’ cannot stop sexual assault — strict laws will
By : Faisal J. Abbas :: A video showing a bunch of youngsters harassing a female pedestrian in Riyadh recently went viral. However, what is alarming is not this anti-social behavior itself — as such foul actions exist in all
Why Iran remains the world’s top terrorist sponsor
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh :: Iran is still the world’s top state sponsor of terrorism, according to an annual report from the US Department of State. Justin Siberell, the department’s acting coordinator for counterterrorism, emphasized in a recent briefing
Rex Tillerson staying on as top US diplomat
:: Top US diplomat Rex Tillerson does not plan to step down, the State Department said Tuesday, quashing reports citing differences with the White House. Since taking the helm of the State Department in February, the former ExxonMobil chair has
US House decisively passes sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea
:: Eager to punish Russia for meddling in the 2016 election, the House on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed a new package of sanctions against Moscow that prohibits President Donald Trump from waiving the penalties without first getting permission from Congress. Lawmakers
Security reinforcements sent to Lebanese Christian town of Al-Qaa
:: Security reinforcements were sent to the Lebanese Christian town of Al-Qaa after reports that gunmen may have entered. A number of suicide bombers attacked the Lebanese Christian village last year killing a number of people and wounding dozens more.
McCain to return to Senate for healthcare vote
:: Senator John McCain, diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer, will return to the Senate on Tuesday to cast a critical vote on health care legislation, the media reported. McCain’s office announced on Monday night that he would
Clashes rock Syria truce zone as regime air strikes rebel-held areas
:: Clashes erupted overnight in a rebel-held enclave outside Damascus, which was also hit by government air strikes despite a truce deal, a monitor said on Wednesday. An internationally brokered ceasefire zone covering parts of Eastern Ghouta went into effect
Rouhani: Iran will respond in kind to US breaches of nuclear deal
:: President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran would respond in kind to any breach by the United States of the 2015 nuclear deal after the House of Representatives passed a new sanctions bill. “If the enemy steps over
80% of Yemen children in need of immediate aid: UN
:: A vicious combination of war, cholera and hunger has left 80 percent of Yemeni children in desperate need of aid, the United Nations said on Wednesday. “Nearly 80 percent of Yemen’s children need immediate humanitarian assistance,” the executive directors
Egypt: Presidential decree to set up National Council to counter terrorism
:: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued presidential decree to establish the National Council to counter terrorism on Wednesday, reported Al Arabiya. The National Council for Countering Terrorism and Extremism includes members and public figures. The council will meet monthly
Trump says won’t let Assad get away with ‘horrible’ crimes
:: US President Donald Trump accused Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday of committing “horrible” crimes against humanity and vowed to prevent his regime from carrying out any more chemical attacks. Speaking at a White House press conference with Lebanon’s
Qatar may resort to international law if the boycott continues
:: Qatar might resort to legal measures that have not been determined yet, if the Arab Quartet continues to hold its position against Doha, Qatari Minister of State for Defense Khalid al- Attiyah stated in an interview with Russian RT
Turkey’s Erdogan says Israel damaging Jerusalem’s “Islamic character”
:: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel on Wednesday of inflicting damage on Jerusalem’s “Islamic character”, in comments likely to further inflame regional tensions in a dispute over the Al-Aqsa mosque. The dispute over security at the mosque compound –
US pledges extra $140 mln to Lebanon for Syrian refugees
:: The United States will give Lebanon an extra $140 million to help Syrian refugees and the communities hosting them, the State Department said during a US state visit by Lebanon’s Prime Minister. Lebanon is hosting at least 1.5 million
US welcomes Israel’s decision to remove al-Aqsa metal detectors
:: The White House welcomed Israel’s decision to remove metal detectors from the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Tuesday after their installation triggered deadly violence, saying the Jewish state was “reducing tensions.” “Israel has removed the recently installed magnetometers and cameras,
Egypt security forces kill four suspected militants: Ministry
:: Egypt’s security forces killed four suspected militants and arrested two others thought to have carried out an attack on a checkpoint south of Cairo earlier this month, an interior ministry statement said on Monday. Egypt has been battling an
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