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 »
Daily Archives: August 14, 2017
Independence? Iraqi Kurds should be careful what they wish for
By : Dr. Naser Al-Tamimi :: The people of Iraqi Kurdistan will vote next month in a referendum on whether to remain part of Iraq, or choose the independent state that has been the dream of every Kurdish nationalist movement
How to solve the Sinai problem
By : Abdellatif El-Menawy :: There is no doubt that what the Egyptian army is fighting now in Sinai, unconventional as it may be, is a real war. And while terrorism knows no borders, it appears that combating it does.
Time to end the Iranian horror show once and for all
By : Dr. Khaled M. Batarfi :: Imagine a situation in which your neighborhood is under criminal attack. Your religious authority advised citizens to help protect the place. So you and your neighbors decided to create a “neighborhood watch”— a
In 10 years or 10 decades, Palestinians will have justice
By : Baria Alamuddin :: In last week’s article we looked at how the Oslo process collapsed amid the rise of the Israeli right wing and the disintegration of unified Palestinian leadership. In 2002, when the Palestinian cause appeared at
The future of refugees is turning into slavery – this cannot happen
By : Yara al Wazir :: Since the beginning of 2017, 100,000 refugees have made their way to European mainland by crossing on boats, in search of a new, safe life. This is in addition to the 1 million that
As Trump tweets, US ‘cold monster’ starts to awaken
By : Amir Taheri :: How is Donald Trump doing? In the past couple of weeks, this question has been making the rounds in political and punditry circles, as people ponder the new US president’s first six months. The answer
Peaceful solution to Venezuela crisis is possible -US VP Pence
:: A peaceful solution to unrest and political turmoil in Venezuela is possible, US Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday, after President Donald Trump threatened military action and sparked condemnation around the region. Trump’s surprise comments on Friday that
Australian deputy PM is dual citizen: New Zealand
:: The New Zealand government on Monday confirmed that Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, is a dual citizen, the media reported. Dual citizens are not allowed to run for public office under Australia’s constitution, reports the BBC. The office
British MP slammed for saying Pakistani men ‘predominately’ involved in sexual abuse
:: A British Labour MP has slammed a colleague’s claim that Pakistani men are “predominately” involved in grooming young girls for sexual abuse. MP Naz Shah accused Sarah Champion of making “blanket, racialized, loaded statements” and branded her as “irresponsible.”
Saudi budget deficit halves as financial reforms kick incendiary
:: Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit halved in the first six months of the year following sweeping spending cuts that form part of an ambitious economic reform plan. The deficit shrank by 51 percent to SR72.73 billion ($19.38 billion) which officials
Beijing-Islamabad friendship stronger than steel: Chinese leader
:: Pakistan on Monday celebrated its 71st Independence Day, with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang saying the Beijing-Islamabad friendship “is stronger than steel and sweeter than honey”. Wang, who attended the flag hoisting ceremony at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, said China
First in Muslim world, Tunisian president seeks equal inheritance for women
:: In a speech on the occasion of the National Women’s Day, the Tunisian President announced the formation of a committee to study the issue of individual rights and to activate them further and to consider equality between men and
Support Pakistan’s fight against terrorism: PM Abbasi to world community
:: Emphasising that terrorism is the biggest challenge confronting the world in the 21st century, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday called on the international community to support Islamabad’s fight against the menace. In an address to the
Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr arrives in UAE on official visit
:: Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has reportedly arrived in the United Arab Emirates on an official visit. During his visit, al-Sadr is expected to meet with UAE officials to discuss regional developments as well as the latest efforts in
Pak President urges unity in national interest to ensure Constitution’s supremacy
:: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain called for unity in the national interest to ensure supremacy of the country’s constitution on Monday. “In the wake of challenges confronted by the country today, it is imperative to promote moderation and rationality while
Iran parliament increases missile funds ‘to confront terrorist US’
:: Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to allocate $520 million to develop its missile program to fight Washington’s “adventurism” and sanctions, and to boost the foreign operations of the country’s Revolutionary Guards. “The Americans should know that this was our first
Flag-hoisting in Islamabad marks Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day
:: Pakistan began celebrating its landmark 70th Independence anniversary on Monday with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country. The main ceremony is being held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, where President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the Pakistani flag. Prime Minister
UAE minister Gargash says Qatar must end neighbors’ fear of instability
:: The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said the best way for Qatar to exit its current crisis is to seriously work to end its neighbors’ fears of shaking their stability as sovereign states. While talking
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