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
Palestinians say man killed at protest on Gaza border
:: The Gaza Health Ministry says a Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire at a protest near the border fence with the territory ruled by the Islamic militant group Hamas. It said Aeid Jomaa, 35, was killed and six others
At least 1 killed, 4 hurt in gunfire and bomb attack in Turkey
:: Two suspected Kurdish militias on Friday opened fire on a car belonging to a local mayor, then blew up their vehicle near a military police station in southeast Turkey, officials said. One person was killed and four people were
Woman suicide bomber kills at least 30 in Iraqi market
:: A woman suicide bomber killed at least 31 people and wounded 35 in a crowded market in the town of Musayab, 80 km (50 miles) south of Baghdad, on Friday, security sources said. ISIS claimed the attack, 30 km
Germany’s FM: Still a chance to defuse Qatar crisis tension
:: The dispute between Qatar and other Arab states could lead to war, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told a newspaper on Saturday, adding that he still saw a chance to defuse the tension. “There is a danger that this
The reasons Qaradawi on the top of Egypt’s most wanted list
:: Yusuf al-Qaradawi is an Egyptian Islamic theologian based in Doha, Qatar, and chairman of the International Union of Muslim Scholars. He is the first Egyptian on the terror list announced by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain. The
UAE minister: Only solution for Qatar is to stop supporting terrorists
:: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash has said that Qatar’s only solution to solving its current situation with Gulf and Muslim states is to change course from supporting terrorist and extremist groups. In a series of
Turkey: Military base in Qatar aimed at GCC security, not any specific country
:: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says its military base in Qatar aimed at security of gulf region, not any specific country. Cavusoglu’s statements come after Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalid paid a visit to Istanbul
Qatar FM from Moscow: We want positive relations with Iran
:: Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani said that his country wants positive relations with Iran. The Qatari official made the remarks during on Saturday his visit to Moscow at a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei
Germany urges Iran to avoid any moves to exacerbate tensions in Gulf
:: A German government spokesman on Friday urged Iran to avoid any actions that could further exacerbate tensions in the Gulf after key Arab states cut off ties with Qatar, and underscored Germany’s opposition to any state funding of militant
Iraq’s Kurds say ‘no turning back’ on independence vote
:: Iraq’s Kurds said on Friday a referendum on independence will go ahead despite warnings internationally that a vote in favor of secession could trigger conflict with Baghdad at a time when the fight against ISIS is not yet won.
Bahrain to act against supporters of Qatar-linked terror groups
:: Bahrain’s minister of justice has said Manama will take legal action against any political organization found communicating or expressing support for the people and groups named in a new Qatar-linked terror blacklist. The ministry would hold accountable “all those
Houthi militias step in against money transfers from Saudi Arabia
:: Sources in the Yemeni capital Sanaa told Al Arabiya that Houthi and Saleh militias are taking measures to limit the money transfers of Yemeni expatriates, most of which are from Saudi Arabia. These transfers contribute to saving millions from
White House official says Trump, Tillerson on ‘same page’ over Qatar crisis
:: A senior White House official told reporters on Friday that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson were on the “same page” on Qatar. “The United States wants a resolution to the situation but it wants a
Kuwaiti security forces summon three citizens included in terrorism list
:: Kuwaiti State Security summoned the three Kuwaitis named in the list of terrorism issued by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain early Saturday morning. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain announced in a joint statement a
UAE: Published list of terrorists gives Qatar opportunity to review its policy
:: UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Friday that the publication of the list of terrorists is an opportunity for Qatar to review its policy, noting that the core of the problem is Doha’s support of extremism
US shoots down pro-Syrian regime drone firing on coalition forces: officials
:: The United States shot down a pro-Syrian regime armed drone that was attacking US-led coalition forces in Syria on Thursday, a US military spokesman said, the first time the regime had attacked coalition forces. US Army Colonel Ryan Dillon,
Egypt calls for UN probe on Qatar giving terrorists $1 bln in Iraq
:: Egypt on Thursday has urged the UN Security Council to open investigation over Qatar giving a “terrorist group active in Iraq” $1 billion as ransom. On Monday, the Financial Times reported that Qatar paid $1 billion to release members
Syrian government warplanes strike ISIS near Raqqa city
:: Syrian government warplanes struck ISIS positions west of Raqqa city on the southern bank of the Euphrates river on Thursday, state media said. “The air force destroyed positions and armored vehicles” in the western Raqqa countryside, about 70 km
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