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
Afghan Taliban stress preconditions for peace talks
The Afghan Taliban Sunday reiterated their preconditions for the resumption of peace talks with Kabul, including their removal from international terror blacklists, at an informal meeting with lawmakers and activists in Doha. Members of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar
EU confident Turkey to get 3 bn Euro refugee aid despite delay
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Monday expressed confidence Turkey would soon receive a package of three billion euros ($3.2 bln) for mainly Syrian refugees, despite a delay of almost two months since the funds were agreed. Mogherini, leading
Gunmen kill 2 Egyptian policemen at checkpoint
Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on a checkpoint in Egypt Sunday, killing two policemen and a bystander, security officials said on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising. Another two policemen were wounded in the attack near
Missile kills 11 Islamists, 5 others in Syria’s Idlib
At least 11 Islamist fighters and five civilians were killed as a ballistic missile struck a building in northwest Syria during a meeting between rebel groups, a monitor said Monday. “Eleven fighters from (Al-Qaeda affiliate) Al-Nusra Front and other Islamist
Moroccan trainee teachers protest over grant cuts
Thousands of trainee teachers took to the streets of Morocco’s capital on Sunday in protest at government decrees that would cut grants and affect their job prospects. Representatives of the five major trade unions and youth activists joined the protesters
Three killed in bombing claimed by ISIS in northeast Syria
A bomb attack claimed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) killed at least three people in the city of Qamishli in the mostly Kurdish-controlled Hasaka province of northeast Syria on Sunday, a Kurdish official and a monitoring group
Israel air raid targets Gaza after rocket attack
The Israeli air force targeted a Hamas military training facility in central Gaza overnight on Sunday in response to a rocket attack, the army said. A rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip Sunday night and struck southern Israel with
Assaf to perform at Dubai’s Global Village
Palestinian singer Mohammad Assaf will perform at Global Village in Dubai on Feb. 5. The famed Arab Idol winner will hit the main cultural stage at 9 p.m., celebrating the spot’s 20th season in Dubai. Global Village is an outdoor
Israel’s Shimon Peres rushed to hospital with chest pains
Israel’s former President Shimon Peres was rushed to hospital after experiencing chest pains, just a week after suffering a mild heart attack, his spokeswoman said Sunday night. The 92-year-old statesman had been discharged from hospital on Tuesday last week. Medics
No Pakistan mediation between KSA and Iran
Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir has denied the existence of any Pakistani mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, reported BNA on Sunday. He said many countries have come forward with mediation offers, which have been dismissed by Riyadh. He was speaking
Egypt marks fifth anniversary of 2011 uprising
Egypt on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the January 25 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak. On the eve of the anniversary, President Abdelfattah al-Sisi warned against protests and disruption to security in a speech that paid tribute
Biden and Erdogan aim to ramp up ISIS fight
The White House said Vice President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways to deepen cooperation in the fight against ISIS in a meeting on Saturday in Istanbul. Biden and Erdogan also talked about the “importance of de-escalating
Saudi envoy’s call to rein in Shiite militias ticks off Iraqi MPs
Hashid Shaabi, a coalition of mostly Iranian-backed Shiite paramilitary groups, should leave the fight against the militants to Iraq’s Army and official security forces in order to avoid aggravating sectarian tensions, said Thamer Al-Sabhan, Saudi ambassador to Iraq. He was
Sisi praises 2011 uprising, urges patience
Egypt’s president paid tribute on Sunday to the country’s 2011 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak, saying that protesters killed during the 18-day revolt had sought to revive “noble principles” and found a “new Egypt.” President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi delivered
Syria army seizes key rebel-held Latakia town
Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, state television reported. Citing a military source, state television said Syria’s “armed forces, in coordination with the popular
Three killed in bombing claimed by ISIS in northeast Syria
The motorcycle bomb went off in a mostly Christian area and wounded another seven people, said Redur Xelil of the Kurdish YPG militia. A bomb attack claimed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) killed at least three people
Turkey detains 23 ISIS suspects and 21 children on Syria border: Army
Turkish forces have detained 23 suspected Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants along with 21 children who were trying to illegally cross over from Syria, the army said Sunday. The suspects, whose nationalities were not disclosed, were captured
Iran to buy 114 Airbus planes, eyes over 100 Boeing jets
Iran plans to buy 114 aircraft from European plane maker Airbus as soon as March, and is looking for other deals, senior Iranian officials said on Sunday as their country emerges from sanctions and international isolation. The republic could need
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