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: August 2017
Houthi leader launches attack on Yemen’s Saleh and his party
:: Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi has launched an attack on his coup partner, ousted former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. In a speech which appeared to be referring to Saleh’s party, al-Houthi said that there are those who seek
Saudi Airlines: Unable to transport Qatar pilgrims due to lack of permission
:: Saudi Airlines has said it has so far been unable to schedule its flights to transport Qatari pilgrims from Hamad International Airport in Doha due to lack of permission from the latter’s side. The airlines’ general director, Eng. Saleh
Israeli forces shoot, kill Palestinian after stabbing attack
:: Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian after he attacked Israeli policemen at a West Bank checkpoint, stabbing one of the officers. The Palestinian Health Ministry says the shooting took place on Saturday at an Israeli checkpoint in
Train Station evacuated in France after armed men spotted
:: A train station was evacuated late Saturday in southern France’s Nimes after three armed-men were reportedly spotted on the Paris-Nimes train. One person allegedly in possession of a non-lethal alarm gun was arrested as a result of their investigation,
Imran Khan opposes fencing of Durand Line, favours European style ties with Afghanistan
:: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan has opposed the fencing along the disputed 2,500km Durand Line with Afghanistan and favoured having an open border between the two neighbours like European Union type of relationship. “Rather than building fences, I think
Former Iranian president Khatami asks Supreme Leader to end house arrests
:: Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has called on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to end the house arrest of opposition leaders, Khatami’s website reported Sunday, the first such public call by a senior political figure The continuing detention of
China company to build Afghan embassy in Pakistan
:: A leading Chinese company will build the Afghan embassy complex in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad at a cost of nearly $17 million, media reports said. Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Ahmad Andisha joined the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan
17,000 displaced returned to Mosul in past 2 months: Iraq
:: A total of 17,000 Iraqi displaced people have returned to their homes in the eastern part of Mosul in the past two months, government officials said. Iraq’s Minister of Displacement and Migration Jassim al-Jaaf said on Saturday that some
Death sentence for 10 over attempt to kill B’desh PM Hasina
:: Ten persons were awarded death penalty by a Dhaka court in a case filed over the attempted murder of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 17 years ago. Dhaka’s Second Speedy Trial Tribunal also sentenced one person to life term
Olivia Newton-John ‘feeling great’ after breast cancer recovery
:: Thanking fans for supporting her, singer Olivia Newton-John recently expressed her happiness by saying that she is “feeling great” while recovering from a breast cancer that relapsed earlier this year. The 68-year-old singer took to her Facebook account and
North Korea accuses Japan of planning cyberspace war
:: North Korea accused Japan of building a cyberspace attack force in its military under the pretext of self-defence, the media reported. Official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Saturday said the Japanece Defence Ministry is planning to boost the size and
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84
:: Dick Gregory, known for his groundbreaking comedy, who parlayed his career as a stand-up into a life of social and political activism, died Saturday of heart failure. He was 84. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedian’s son confirmed
US formally launches probe of China’s intellectual property practices
:: The United States on Friday formally launched an investigation into China’s alleged theft of US intellectual property, a widely expected move following a call from President Donald Trump earlier this week to determine whether a probe was needed. The
Hackers threaten to leak ‘Games of Thrones’ season 7 finale
:: After several HBO Twitter accounts were hacked earlier this week, the hackers have reportedly threatened to release the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ season seven ahead of its air date. They have also threatened to release the passwords for
Abba star asks fans to take a chance on new piano album
:: It might take a few moments for fans of Abba star Benny Andersson’s to recognise the songs on his new album “Piano”. Although it features Abba hits, including “Thank You for the Music”, and songs from Andersson’s musicals and
Sonny Landam dies at 76 following heart failure
:: American film actor and stunt man Sonny Landham passed away at 76 following congestive heart failure. His sister, Dawn Boehler, said in a statement that the actor died from heart failure at a hospital in Kentucky. Landham was best
The interests of the Arabs do not require enmity with the US
By : Raghida Dergham :: One segment of the people of the Gulf are worried about the fate of the Gulf Cooperation Council, not just out of fear that it may allow Iran to realize its project for regional dominance
Helping others is the Saudi way
By : Fahad Nazer :: Much of the attention on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has focused on the economic reforms at its core, which aim to lessen dependence on oil by developing other sectors of the economy. However, there is
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