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
Jordanian Iraqi border crossing to reopen after Eid Al Adha
:: Jordan and Iraq have agreed to reopen the Turaibil – al-Karamah border crossing shortly after Eid Al Adha. A Jordanian security official has told Al Arabiya English that the Karamah crossing will be opened for the public on the
Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region ‘happiest in the world’
:: Muslims living in China’s far western region of Xinjiang are the happiest in the world and people should not believe the lies spread by extremists and their Western supporters, a senior official wrote on Friday in an unusually strongly
ISIS counterattack kills 34 Syria regime forces in Raqqa
:: At least 34 Syrian soldiers and allied fighters have been killed in an ISIS counterattack in the east of Raqqa province, rolling back regime gains, a monitor said Friday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the militant group
Saudi Arabia to exceed renewable energy targets
:: Saudi Arabia aims to exceed its target to generate 9.5 gigawatts of electricity from renewable energy annually, to highlight its long-term commitment to green energy, a senior government official said. “We plan to exceed 9.5 gigawatts,” Turki al-Shehri, head
Regulator, Airbus issue software fix for A350 on explosion risk
:: European aviation safety authorities have issued an emergency directive for operators of the Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft to upload a software fix to prevent potential overheating of the hydraulic system and a risk of explosion. Airbus has delivered over
Saudi Arabia signs cooperation deals with China on nuclear energy
:: Saudi Arabia and China are to cooperate on nuclear energy projects following discussions between the two countries this week on ways to support the kingdom’s nuclear energy program, state news agency SPA reported. Saudi Arabia has been for years
Foreign visitor arrivals in Turkey rise 46.36 percent in July
:: The number of foreign visitors arriving in Turkey rose 46.4 percent in July to 5.08 million, marking the sharpest rise in 13 years, data from Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed on Friday. The rise – the highest
Al-Falih inaugurates Forum in Jeddah
:: Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih pointed to closer economic ties with China in his address to the Saudi-Chinese Investment Forum. Al-Falih said the joint Saudi-Chinese Commission had worked on harmonizing Vision 2030 and the Chinese
At Jackson Hole, Yellen defends post-crisis regulations
:: Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Friday defended regulations put in place after the 2008 financial meltdown, saying they promoted both stability and economic growth. The remarks came during a much anticipated address at an annual economists’ symposium at
‘Bridesmaids’ actor switches gears in ‘Get Shorty,’ films
:: Those looking to spend quality time with Chris O’Dowd, who made a splash as the endearingly patient cop in “Bridesmaids,” have plenty of chances now and later. There’s his role as hit man and aspiring movie producer Miles Daly
‘Wonder Woman’ director slams James Cameron’s criticism
:: The director of “Wonder Woman” says James Cameron’s criticism of the film is “unsurprising” because he can’t understand it. In an interview with British newspaper The Guardian, Cameron called “the self-congratulatory back-patting” Hollywood’s been doing over the film “misguided.”
Actor Jay Thomas dies at 69
:: “Ray Donovan” actor Jay Thomas has lost his battle with cancer. He was 69. The news comes from his agent and longtime friend Don Buchwald, reports nydailynews.com. “Jay was one of a kind, never at a loss for words
Hollywood honors singing legend Charles Aznavour
:: French icon Charles Aznavour, one of the 20th century’s most prolific entertainers who continues to write and perform at 93, was due to be honored Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a career spanning
Sony to reboot ‘Starsky and Hutch’
:: Sony is planning to reboot 1970s cop series “Starsky and Hutch” with “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn set to oversee the project, US media reported Thursday. Gunn will also write the “character-driven, hour-long procedural” with his brother,
While the West sleeps, Iran continues on its deadly path
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh :: When the nuclear agreement was reached in 2015 between the six world powers and Iran, I pointed out that the major mistake of Western governments was to believe that Tehran viewed the deal in
Netanyahu goes to Russia, and leaves empty-handed
By : Maria Dubovikova :: After having failed to persuade the US leadership to serve Israel’s interests in Syria, the Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu turned his attention this week to the Russian president Vladimir Putin. The Trump administration in
At least 13 die in violence as North Indian guru is convicted in rape case
:: At least 13 people have died in North India in violent protests after a court on Friday convicted a self-styled “godman” guilty of rape, a senior state police official said. “Thirteen deaths have been confirmed so far in Panchkula
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