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
UN says it is struggling to cope with massive Mosul exodus
:: The exodus of civilians from the battleground city of Mosul has reached an unprecedented level, leaving aid agencies struggling to cope, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Iraq said on Thursday. “The numbers of people fleeing their homes in western
Turkey wants US envoy on ISIS removed over Kurdish policy
:: Turkey said on Thursday the US special envoy in the battle against ISIS should be removed because he supported Kurdish militants, and warned that Ankara would act unilaterally if it faced attack from the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia. The
De Mistura withdraws his proposal on Syria constitution
:: Staffan de Mistura, the UN envoy for Syria, withdrew the proposal to form a consultative mechanism on the Syrian constitution, which he proposed for Syria talks in Geneva, according to Al Arabiya sources. De Mistura presented a paper proposing
ISIS kills more than 50 in central Syria attack
:: The ISIS group killed more than 50 people in an attack on two government-held villages in central Syria’s Hama province on Thursday, a monitor said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack on two villages killed
Hamas winds up trial of military leader’s alleged killers
:: A military court in Gaza on Thursday concluded the trial of three men accused of assassinating a Hamas military leader and will deliver its verdict at the weekend, an official said. The trial of the alleged killers of Mazen
Rouhani attacks Khamenei: Iran will choose between deception and honesty
:: Just a day before Iranians head to the polls, President Hassan Rouhani has stepped up attacks against Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his close associates like the Revolutionary Guards, Astan Quds Razavi Institute headed by rival candidate Ebrahim
Trump wants NATO-like force for the Middle East
:: A senior White House official told Al Arabiya News Channel’s correspondent in Washington on Thursday that US President Donald Trump wants to set up a NATO-style security organization in the Middle East. The official, who spoke with a small
King Salman orders urgent relief to contain cholera outbreak in Yemen
:: Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz initiated urgent relief to combat and contain the cholera outbreak in Yemen via King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSCRHA). This was an urgent response to contain the crisis, which began to
Trump doesn’t plan to use Israel trip to announce embassy move
:: US President Trump will encourage Gulf countries to form a Middle East force such as the Atlantic Alliance, during his anticipated visit to Saudi Arabia, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The official said Trump is not planning
Palestinian killed by Israeli settler in West Bank clashes
:: A Palestinian was killed by an Israeli settler on Thursday during clashes near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry and security sources said. The clashes near a military post erupted when an
Jordan’s king in Egypt visit discusses Mideast issues
:: Jordan’s King Abdullah II has visited Egypt to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace prospects for the region. Wednesday’s talks in Cairo were also expected to touch upon the upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia by US President Donald Trump.
Israeli minister wears Jerusalem print dress, provoking Palestinians
:: The Israeli Minister of Culture, Miri Regev attended the Cannes Festival in a dress depicting the old city of Jerusalem showing the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock. According to Israeli media, Regev wanted to send a
US extends Iran sanctions relief
:: The administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday has extended sanctions relief on Iran that was called for under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, previously said that the administration would formally
UN envoy proposes forming team to draft new Syria constitution
:: As the Geneva talks between Syria’s warring sides continue for a second day on Wednesday, UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura has proposed forming a team comprising civil society activists and technocrats aimed at creating a new constitution for
Germany may vote to move troops in Turkey as row with Ankara deepens
:: Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday said parliament would likely vote on withdrawing troops involved in the fight against ISIS in Syria from a Turkish military base if Ankara persisted in denying German lawmakers access to the site. Turkish officials
Car bomb explodes in Rukban refugee camp near Jordan
:: A car bomb exploded in Syria’s sprawling Rukban refugee camp near the border with Jordan on Wednesday causing injuries, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and two rebel sources said. The blast targeted fighters from a rebel group, the
Turkish MPs elect judicial board under new Erdogan constitution
:: Turkish lawmakers elected seven members to a reshaped judicial authority on Wednesday, part of a constitutional overhaul backed by a referendum last month that considerably expands the powers of President Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan says the changes are vital to
Sudan’s Bashir goes to Riyadh, no word on Trump meeting
:: Sudan President Omar al-Bashir will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday but there is no confirmation he will meet with US President Donald Trump, who will also visit the country, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour said on Wednesday. “I can
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