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
U.N. Syria envoy heads to Saudi Arabia, Iran
The U.N. peace envoy for Syria traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of a visit to Iran for talks aimed at calming tensions between the two regional heavyweights, the U.N. spokesman said. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry
KSA halts trade, air links with Iran
Iranian Haj, Umrah pilgrims are welcome to visit holy sites Saudi Arabia took strong action against Iran on Monday by ending air traffic and trade links with the interventionist Gulf neighbor and demanding that Tehran “act like a normal country”
Syrian opposition to demand confidence-building moves before talks
Syria’s opposition wants to see confidence-building steps from Damascus including a prisoner release before negotiations due this month, officials said on Monday, a demand that could complicate efforts to start the talks. Opposition leaders including rebels plan to deliver that
Daesh video of ‘spies’ killing desperate propaganda: UK
A Daesh video showing a young boy in military fatigues and an older masked militant who both spoke with British accents is “desperate” propaganda from an organization that is losing ground, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday. The video,
Hezbollah targets Israeli border patrol with IED
Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement said it had targeted an Israeli army border patrol with a bomb on Monday in an attack that prompted retaliatory fire from the Jewish state. The attack appeared to be revenge for an Israeli air strike in
Security tightened at Saudi Embassy in Iraq
Security has been tightened at the Saudi Embassy in Iraq after the attacks on the country’s diplomatic mission in Tehran. This is according to Thamir bin Sabhan Al-Sabhan, the Kingdom’s ambassador in Baghdad. “Security measures have been further enhanced with
ISIS attacks troops in western Iraq, killing 11
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants attacked Iraqi troops and allied tribal fighters outside the western town of Haditha on Monday, killing at least 11 and wounding dozens, officials said. Haditha councilman Khalid Suleiman said 30 troops were
UAE downgrades diplomatic status of Iranian diplomats
The UAE on Monday downgraded Iran’s diplomatic representation and cut the number of envoys allowed on its soil, soon after two Gulf allies cut ties with the Islamic republic. The UAE’s foreign ministry said the decision was taken on the
Qaeda in Yemen stones woman to death for adultery
Al-Qaeda militants have stoned a woman to death in a southeastern Yemeni city they control after accusing her of adultery and prostitution, several witnesses said on Monday. The militants on Sunday “placed the woman in a hole in the middle
Jordan frees No. 2 figure in Muslim Brotherhood from prison
Jordan on Monday released a top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood opposition group after he served over two-thirds of his 18-month prison term for criticizing the United Arab Emirates, an ally of the kingdom. Zaki Bani Ersheid’s release comes at
Emaar hires contractor to restore fire-ravaged hotel
Dubai’s Emaar Properties has hired a local contractor to restore a fire-damaged hotel, stating on Sunday the New Year blaze would have “no material impact” on the company because the building and risk of fire are covered by its insurance.
Syrian opposition leader to visit Beijing: China
The leader of the main exile Syrian opposition group will visit China this week, Beijing said Monday, despite the country repeatedly blocking U.N. Security Council resolutions on the conflict. China is a veto-wielding permanent member of the U.N. Security Council
At least two Sunni mosques attacked in Iraq
At least two Sunni Muslim mosques have been attacked in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the execution of a senior Shiite cleric in Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia, officials and police said on Monday. The interior ministry in Baghdad confirmed the attacks
Yemen declares Aden curfew after deadly fighting
Authorities in Yemen’s southern city of Aden imposed a curfew on Monday after violence blamed on suspected militants killed at least 17 people, pro-government media and security sources said. The curfew will come into force at 8:00 pm (1700 GMT)
ISIS clashes with guards near Libyan oil port
Two were killed when Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants on Monday clashed with a force guarding Libya’s Es Sider oil port and fighting continued near the major export terminal, witnesses and troops said. According to a guard,
Oman to slash subsidies as low oil prices squeeze budget
Oman’s government plans to cut subsidy spending by almost two thirds this year to help tackle a budget deficit caused by low oil prices, the finance ministry said. Subsidies on utility bills, housing loans, fuel and other goods are seen
U.N. says monitor on Palestinian territories quits over lack of access
The United Nations expert on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories resigned Monday, complaining that Israel had never granted him access to the areas he is meant to monitor. “The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation
The Voice Kids Arabia begins with a bang
The Voice Kids Arabia reality talent show premiered Saturday night on MBC amid much fanfare. Lebanese diva Nancy Ajram sits on the judging panel along with Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny and Iraqi artist Kazem Al Saher. The whole format features
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