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: Middle East
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
Trump warns ‘emboldened’ Iran to comply with nuclear deal
:: US President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat against Iran on Tuesday, warning Tehran to adhere to the terms of a nuclear deal with world powers or else face “big, big problems.” A week after certifying Iran as complying
Libyan rivals voice joint support for plan to end crisis
:: Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and eastern Libya commander Khalifa Haftar have said they are committed to a conditional ceasefire in joint declaration after talks near Paris. In a joint statement on Tuesday, both said their sides were also
De-escalation zones may include Homs in Syria
:: The Russian announcement of the de-escalation zones in Syria is moving at an accelerating pace, with the statement about two new areas in two weeks. Moscow announced de-escalation zones in the southwest of Syria, including the provinces of Suwayda,
Libya’s coastguard rescue 278 Europe-bound migrants
:: Libya’s coastguard in two separate operations on Monday rescued at least 278 migrants as they tried to reach Europe, naval officials said. In one operation, 150 migrants, mostly Africans, ran into trouble when their inflatable boat broke down and
Egypt’s Sisi says foreign reserves close to $35 billion
:: Egypt’s foreign reserves are close to $35 billion, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisisaid on Monday. The figure brings the country to about where it was before a 2011 uprising drove tourists and foreign investors away, drying up foreign reserves.
Trump, Hariri pledge solidarity against terrorism
:: President Donald Trump and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri pledged solidarity Tuesday in their joint fight against terrorism by ISIS and others. The pledge came as Hariri’s paid his visit to the Trump White House. During brief remarks before
US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel, says official
:: A US Navy patrol boat fired warning shots Tuesday near an Iranian vessel that came close to it during a tense encounter in the Arabian Gulf, an American defense official said. The incident involving the USS Thunderbolt, a Cyclone-class
Egypt military says 40 militants killed in campaign
:: Egypt’s military said on Tuesday it has killed more than 40 extremists in a wide-ranging campaign in the Sinai Peninsula where ISIS has been waging a deadly insurgency. The announcement came a day after seven civilians were killed in
UAE Minister: Qatar’s discourse lacks traditional Gulf essence
:: The United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has hit out at what he called a “Qatari discourse void of any essence” known by Gulf traditions. “The current discourse in Qatar is arrogant and high pitches and
Air strikes, shelling strain Moscow-backed Damascus truce
:: Air strikes killed at least nine people in the Eastern Ghouta area near Damascus overnight and insurgent shelling from the rebel-held area landed near the Russian embassy on Tuesday, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Turkey’s Erdogan says Gulf trip ‘productive’, will continue efforts
:: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday described his trip to the Gulf to deal with the Qatar crisis as “productive and successful”, following two days of talks that appeared to yield no immediate progress towards healing the rift. “The
Trump: Syrian rebel aid program was ‘dangerous and wasteful’
:: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced he had ended a program to support rebels fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because it was “massive, dangerous, and wasteful.” The comments came days after General Tony Thomas, the head of
Palestinians demand all measures be lifted at al-Aqsa Mosque compound
:: The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday demanded that all Israeli security measures at a Jerusalem holy site be removed after Israel lifted some obstructions that had triggered violent protests. “De-escalation is urgent,” Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian
Boycotting countries announce new list of terrorism backed by Qatar
:: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt declare that in their firm and solid commitment to fight terrorism, cut off sources of funding, prosecute those who are involved in it, combat extremist ideologies and hate speech incubators;
Egypt tells EU no ‘compromise’ over Qatar
:: Egypt has warned the EU that the Anti-Terror Quartet (ATQ) would accept no compromise in their dispute with Qatar over allegations that Doha supports terrorism. Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, speaking after talks with European Union diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini
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