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
Erdogan, Iraqi Kurdish leader Barzani discuss fight against militants
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday discussed strategy in fighting Islamic State and Kurdish PKK militants with visiting Iraqi Kurdish regional President Massoud Barzani, sources at Erdogan’s office said. They said Erdogan and Barzani also addressed necessary steps to shut
Iraq summons its envoy to Portugal over teenager assault
The Iraqi foreign ministry has summoned its ambassador to Portugal after the envoy’s twin sons were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 15-year-old boy, a spokesman said Tuesday. “The ministry of foreign affairs has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Portugal
Rights groups condemn executions over Iraq massacre
Rights groups said on Wednesday that the executions by the Iraqi state of 36 men over a 2014 massacre claimed by the ISIS group were failing to deliver justice and security. Iraq on Sunday hanged 36 men found guilty of
Turkey, Israel trade jibes after Gaza strikes
Israel and Turkey traded fierce recriminations Monday over Israeli actions in Gaza, less than 72 hours after the Ankara parliament ratified renewed ties with the Jewish state following a six-year rift. Israel on Sunday carried out dozens of air and
Iraq begins efforts to recapture ISIS-held Qayyarah
A military source in Iraq has confirmed military efforts to reclaim Qayyarah, a Mosul district, from ISIS in a dawn operation. Counter-terrorism units are taking part in the operation alongside the Iraqi army. Iraqi officials said the priority of the
Tunisia parliament sets date for unity government vote
Tunisia’s parliament will meet on Friday to hold a vote of confidence on a new unity government announced over the weekend by premier-designate Youssef Chahed. A parliamentary session will be held before the vote, parliament’s official website announced on Monday,
Russia: Use of Iran base depends on Syria war’s future
The Russian military said on Monday its aircraft operating from an Iranian air base to conduct strikes in Syria had completed their tasks, but left open the possibility of using the Hamadan base again if circumstances warranted. Iran’s Foreign Ministry
US warns Syrian regime not to fly near troops
The Pentagon warned the Syrian regime Monday it is prepared to shoot down planes threatening US-led coalition forces in northern Syria, but stopped short of declaring a no-fly zone. US military officials reacted furiously last week after jets from the
Turkey vows to cleanse ISIS from border after attack
Turkey vowed on Monday to “completely cleanse” ISIS militants from its border region after a suicide bomber suspected of links to the group killed 54 people, including 22 children, at a Kurdish wedding. Saturday’s attack in the southeastern city of
Turkey withdraws ambassador to Austria amid diplomatic spat
Turkey is withdrawing its ambassador to Austria, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday, amid a growing diplomatic spat. Mevlut Cavusoglu said Ambassador Hasan Gogus was called back to Ankara for “consultations and to review ties,” citing Austrian authorities’ decision to
Turkey PM urges world powers to turn ‘new page’ on Syria
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Monday urged world powers including Iran, Russia and the United States to join together to rapidly open a “new page” in the Syria crisis. “It is vital that without losing more time a new
World’s largest indoor theme park to open in Dubai
The world’s largest indoor theme park is set to open in Dubai this month to lure back some of the tourists and residents who often flee abroad during the scorching desert summer. In a sandy suburb beyond Dubai’s concrete jungle
Washington and UN condemn Turkey wedding bombing
The United States on Sunday blasted the “heinous” suicide bombing that killed 51 people in Turkey, and offered its assistance to Ankara in the fight against “the scourge of terrorism.” “The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s heinous attack,” State Department
Kurds launch Hasaka assault to evict Syrian army
The Kurdish YPG militia launched a major assault on Monday to seize the last government-controlled parts of the northeastern Syrian city of Hasaka after calling on pro-government militias to surrender, Kurdish forces and residents said. They said Kurdish forces began
Mosque and prison captured from ISIS in Sirte
Libyan forces renewed their push to oust ISIS from its former North African stronghold of Sirte on Sunday, saying they had seized the city’s main mosque and a jail run by the militants’ morality police. The forces, mainly brigades from
Israeli reprisal after Hamas rocket attack
The Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip late Sunday, targeting Hamas positions in response to a Palestinian rocket attack that hit an Israeli border town earlier in the day. Palestinian Health Ministry official Ashraf
Iran group plots Saudi envoy to Iraq assassination
Sources have told Al Arabiya.net that Iraqi Shiite militias belonging to Iran planned to target the Saudi ambassador in Iraq Thamer Al Sabhan, through the members of “Mourtadha Abboud Ellami” group at the behest of “Abu Mahdi Al Mouhandis” and
Syria regime, Kurds agree on truce after Russia mediation
Regime forces and Kurdish fighters agreed to a truce in the flashpoint Syrian city of Hasakeh on Sunday after two days of Russian mediation efforts, a military source told AFP. The northeastern city has been rocked by deadly clashes between
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