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 »
Category Archives: Libya
Divided Libya proposes new national govt
Libya’s U.N.-backed council announced the formation of a revised national unity government on Sunday, with the internationally-recognized parliament to vote on the line-up early this week. The new government has 13 ministers and five ministers of state inclusive of three
‘No time to lose’ to install Libya unity government
Foreign ministers put pressure on Libya Saturday to finalize its unity government and head off the growing threat from ISIS. “There is no time to lose for the national unity government to assume its functions and securely establish itself in
ISIS shoots down fighter jet in Libya’s Benghazi
A MiG-23 fighter of Libya’s internationally recognized government was shot down Friday as it carried out air strikes on opposition positions in the coastal city of Benghazi, the military said. Nasser el-Hassi, spokesman for the government’s forces, told AFP the
U.S. envoy says ISIS in Libya biggest cause for concern
The U.S. envoy to the coalition against ISIS said on Wednesday that the militant group’s branch in Libya is the greatest cause for concern, given its attacks in the chaotic North African country and the threat it poses to U.S.
Egypt tells Libya to lead anti-ISIS effort
Libya needs to form a unified government before the United States and European allies opt for any military intervention against thousands of ISIS fighters in the chaotic North African country, Egypt’s foreign minister said on Tuesday. “This has to be
Libyan warplane crashes after attacking ISIS
A warplane operated by forces loyal to Libya’s recognized government crashed Monday near the eastern city of Derna after attacking ISIS positions, a military official said. Spokesman Nasser el-Hassi told AFP the pilot of the MiG-23, Younes al-Dilani, “survived the
Libya faces hurdles to quick action against ISIS
The United States and its allies are probably many weeks or even months away from launching a new military campaign against ISIS in Libya, despite mounting concern about the group’s spread there and its attacks on oil infrastructure, U.S. officials
Libyan lawmakers sacked for signing U.N.-backed unity deal
Libya’s unrecognized Islamist-backed parliament on Tuesday dismissed 10 lawmakers who signed a U.N.-brokered deal to set up a national unity government, members said. First deputy head of the Tripoli-based General National Congress, Awad Mohammed Abdul-Sadiq, told a news conference the
Libyan lawmakers sacked for signing U.N.-backed unity deal
Libya’s unrecognized Islamist-backed parliament on Tuesday dismissed 10 lawmakers who signed a U.N.-brokered deal to set up a national unity government, members said. First deputy head of the Tripoli-based General National Congress, Awad Mohammed Abdul-Sadiq, told a news conference the
Nations discuss how to snuff out ISIS in Libya
Nations fighting ISIS discussed Tuesday how to prevent the extremist group from gaining a stranglehold in resource-rich Libya, though no one appeared resolved just yet to launch a second military intervention in the North African country this decade. Speaking at
Tunisia police and militants clash leaving two dead
Tunisian police have clashed with gunmen in a remote mountainous area in the southern region of Gabes, killing at least two militants, the interior ministry said on Monday. Tunisia’s security forces are on a campaign against militants who have targeted
Attack damages oil pipeline south of Libya’s Zueitina port
Maintenance teams are working to repair damage caused by an attack on an oil pipeline south of the Libyan port of Zueitina, a spokesman for the pipeline’s guards said on Monday. It was not clear who carried out the attack
Obama vows to counter ISIS extremists in Libya
U.S. President Barack Obama directed his national security advisers on Thursday to counter efforts by ISIS to expand into Libya and other countries, the White House said. ISIS militants have taken advantage of chaos in Libya to establish themselves in
Libya asks to be labelled top health emergency by WHO
Libya on Wednesday asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise the emergency level in the country to the highest category, saying it would help mobilise resources for people in need. There are currently five crises that WHO has classified
U.S. weighs ‘military options’ in Libya
The U.S. is weighing potential military options in Libya as ISIS extremists expand their influence in the North African nation roiled by political instability, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday. The growing ISIS presence in Libya is a “significant concern”
EU considers sanctions for Libya peace ‘spoilers’
The EU is considering sanctions against several Libyan figures for undermining efforts to form a national unity government, a key first step towards bringing peace to the war-torn country, European sources said Tuesday. The European Union has repeatedly warned it
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects unity govt
Libya’s internationally recognized parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a U.N.-backed plan to resolve the country’s political crisis and armed conflict. The rejection was widely expected, but signalled that mediators still face a steep challenge
Report: UK, U.S., Russian troops in Libya
Dozens of British, Russia and American troops have arrived in Libya in support for the weak internationally-recognized government in Tobruk, London-based daily Asharq al-Awsat reported. The daily also said French troops are expected to arrive soon for the same purpose.
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