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
Palestinian flag raised at the U.N. for the first time
The Palestinians raised their flag at the United Nations on Wednesday for the first time, a symbolic gesture approved by a General Assembly vote at the world body earlier this month. The red, black, white and green Palestinian flag was
Russia unleashes first wave of airstrikes in Syria
Russian warplanes have conducted their first air strikes in Syria, Russia’s defense ministry said adding that the jets targeted Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, according to AFP. Russian fighter jets carried out 20 flights in Syria, striking
Hamas wary over ‘emotional’ Abbas U.N. speech
Hamas was reserved Wednesday over Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s declaration to the UN General Assembly that his side could not remain the only one committed to peace agreements with Israel. “The speech was emotional, and will be judged by how
Russian church: The fight in Syria is a ‘holy war’
Russia’s powerful Orthodox Church on Wednesday voiced support for Moscow’s decision to carry out air strikes in Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, calling it a “holy battle.” “The fight with terrorism is a holy
Report: ISIS chief Bagdadi moves from Mosul to Ramadi
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has allegedly moved bases from Mosul to Ramadi, according to report by London-based Asharq Al-Awsat. A high Iraqi military source told Asharq al-Awsat that they received intelligence that Baghdadi
Syria’s Assad wrote to Putin over military support
The Syrian presidency said on Wednesday any increase in Russian military support to Syria was the result of a request, and President Bashar al-Assad had written to his Russian counterpart in that regard. In a statement, the presidency’s media office
Turkish military says bombarded 24 Kurdish militant targets in southeast
Turkish warplanes struck 24 targets in a bombardment of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) positions in the southeastern province of Hakkari late on Tuesday, the military said. The targets destroyed in border towns of Yuksekova and Daglica were mainly weapon emplacements
UNDP and Saudi Arabia join hands to launch ‘Digital Good’ platform
The United Nations Development program launched on Tuesday the “Digital Good” platform at an event with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir. The platform, an idea from Saudi youth supported by the kingdom’s foreign ministry, aims to raise money towards achieving
Abbas out of options, out of synch with angry Palestinians
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to drop a “bombshell” in a speech to the United Nations this week – prompting speculation that he will sever ties with Israel over its settlement expansion and other hard-line policies. The warning reflects
U.S. stops sending new Syria recruits to troubled rebel training program
The United States has stopped pulling new recruits from the battlefield in Syria for training outside the country as the U.S. military program to forge a force of moderate rebels undergoes review, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday. The program
Behind the walls? Search for Egypt’s Nefertiti gains momentum
The search for ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti in an alleged hidden chamber in King Tut’s tomb gained new momentum as Egypt’s Antiquities Minister said Tuesday he is now more convinced a queen’s tomb may lay hidden behind King Tutankhamun’s final
Gulf states, G7 pledge $1.8 bln in refugee aid
The G7 group of leading economies and Gulf Arab states have pledged $1.8 billion in funding on Tuesday for U.N. aid agencies helping Syrian refugees. The commitment came after U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders at the opening of
Palestinian woman in Madinah meets with brother after 70 years
An elderly Palestinian woman met her brother and her nieces and nephews in the Saudi holy city of Madinah after 70 years of separation, Makkah daily reported. Fatima Al-Hard said she was separated from her brother 70 years ago. “I
Yemen accuses Iran of pursuing its destruction
Yemen’s President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi on Tuesday accused Iran of pursuing the destruction of his country. Speaking at the United Nations, Hadi thanked Saudi King Salman for acting with “utter determination” by leading an air campaign by Gulf states against
Palestinians, Israeli forces clash amid holy site tensions
Palestinian demonstrators clashed with Israeli troops across the West Bank on Tuesday as tensions remained high following days of violence at Occupied Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, revered by Jews as the Temple Mount and by
Arab coalition foils Iranian bid to smuggle arms
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Shiite rebels said Wednesday that it has foiled an attempt by Iran to smuggle missiles and other weapons to the rebels aboard a fishing boat bound for Yemen. Saudi Arabia and its coalition allies fear
Arab states rap bid to ‘politicize’ stampede
Arab foreign ministers attending a UN meeting in New York have slammed Iran and other countries for trying to exploit the tragic death of pilgrims in Mina for political purposes. During a coordination meeting on the sidelines of the 70th
Senior scholars back crackdown on Daesh
The Council of Senior Scholars has condemned the Daesh terrorist group for its attempts to divide Muslims and undermine the rule of law in the Middle East. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organization said it supported the measures
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