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
Egypt aborts suicide attack in Sinai, 11 terrorists killed
:: The Egyptian military forces hit and destroyed 20 targets and a number of headquarters used by terrorist elements as their base. The forces destroyed two car bombs and attacked with artillery bombardment 185 targets aiming at the hiding places,
Yemen foils operation to smuggle weapons from Sanaa
:: Security forces in Radfan, on Monday, managed to intercept a shipment of weapons coming from Sanaa en route to Aden. A security checkpoint stopped a small transport bus carrying passengers as camouflage, while small boxes were placed under the
One child killed since Syrian enclave ‘truce’ began
:: A few hours after announcing a five-hour truce declared by Russia on Tuesday morning, Syrian activists reported the killing of two civilians following the bombing of an exit path for the civilians stranded in the eastern Ghouta. The Syrian
Israel suspends actions that led to closure of Christian holy site
:: Israel on Tuesday suspended tax measures and other actions that led to the rare closure of the church built at what is seen as the holiest site in Christianity. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the
US urges Russia to help stop Assad’s bombs on Syria’s Ghouta
:: The United States pressed Russia on Monday to use its “influence” to secure an “immediate” full-fledged halt to a bloody offensive in Syria’s rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta. “The Syrian regime, and its Russian and Iranian backers, continue to
Emirates flight stairway collapses at Islamabad airport, 5 injured
:: An Emirates flight stairway collapsed at Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad on Tuesday, causing five injuries according to the Tribune. According to airport officials, the plane was departing to Dubai when the incident happened. Rescue officials said that
Britain rules out embassy move to Jerusalem
:: Britain will not follow the US in moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a senior UK government minister told News Agency on Monday. “The United Kingdom is very clear. This was not a decision that
US threatens action against Iran after Russia UN veto
:: The United States threatened unilateral action against Iran on Monday after Russia vetoed a western bid for the United Nations Security Council to call out Tehran for failing to prevent its weapons from falling into the hands of Yemen’s
Mogherini demands immediate cease-fire
:: The EU’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini has demanded that a UN-backed cease-fire in Syria be implemented “immediately,” as fresh regime strikes on the opposition-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta killed 10 civilians. Mogherini said a UN Security Council resolution passed
Morocco’s king undergoes successful heart surgery: state news agency
:: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI underwent successful heart surgery in France on Monday, state news agency MAP said. The 54-year old king was treated at a Paris clinic after suffering from a “heart rhythm disorder” on Jan. 20, the agency
Lebanon’s Hariri: I announced resignation from Saudi to ‘create positive shock’
:: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Monday that he chose Saudi Arabia to announce his resignation back in 2017 out of his intention to be “more dramatic.” The premier made his remarks while visiting a school as part
Palestinians’ ‘silent’ protest at new Jerusalem embassy timetable
:: The US decision to open its embassy in Jerusalem earlier than expected has been met with a deliberately muted response by a Palestinian leadership eager to show it is no longer rattled by Washington’s close relationship with Israel. Under
Mubarak al-Thani says will return to Qatar to ‘cleanse’ it from ruling regime
:: Sheikh Mubarak bin Khalifa al-Thani, who was recently revealed as a figure opposed to the ruling al-Thani family in Qatar, said that the people of the Gulf state are living in fear due to the oppression of the government.
Erdogan on new Africa tour to push Turkey’s influence
:: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday embarked on a five-day tour of west Africa in a bid to ramp up Turkey’s growing influence throughout the continent. Just two months ago, Erdogan made his first trip to Sudan, where
Israel air force finds crew error to blame for jet’s downing by Syria
:: The downing of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet earlier this month by a Syrian anti-aircraft missile resulted from a “professional error” by the crew, the Israeli military said on Sunday. Its investigation found that an anti-aircraft missile shot down
Yemeni minister lauds KSRelief
:: Yemeni Minister of Local Administration Abdul Raqib Fatah hailed the assistance provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Kingdom’s assistance to Yemen is demonstrated by the efforts of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and
Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Lebanese sovereignty, stability
:: In a message from King Salman to Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Saudi envoy Nizar Al-Aloula reaffirmed his country’s “support for Lebanon and its sovereignty and stability,” the presidential palace said in a statement. Al-Aloula, who arrived in Beirut on
Strikes on east Syria’s last ISIS pocket kill 25 civilians
:: Air strikes on the last pocket of ISIS jihadists in eastern Syria have killed at least 25 civilians, including seven children, a monitor said on Monday. The strikes were conducted on Sunday on and around the village of al-Shaafah,
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