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
Abbas warns of risk of new Palestinian intifada
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas warned Tuesday of the “risk of an intifada” if clashes over the Al-Aqsa mosque compound continue, after a meeting with French leader Francois Hollande in Paris. “What is happening is very dangerous,” Abbas said, calling on
Kerry: Russian jets in Syria to protect own base
Russia has increased its deployment of warplanes to Syria but so far they appear to be positioned to defend their own base rather than to mount an offensive campaign, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday. “Yes, they have
Turkish cop misses his own wedding ceremony
A Turkish cop missed his own wedding party after being denied permission to leave his station in the southeast due to PKK terror activities, local media reported. Ahmet Karavelioglu, 25, had received the green light from his paramilitary police unit
Bin Laden’s secret documents reveal Iran-Qaeda ties
Documents belonging to Osama bin Laden, the former leader of Al-Qaeda, obtained by Alsharq Alawsat newspaper, reveal a “close relationship” between Iran and Al-Qaeda’s commanders and high ranking members, which began in the era of the nineties the paper has
With refugees, Germany’s Muslim population could be Europe’s largest
• Influx could make German minority larger than France’s • Syrian refugees seen as hard-working, better educated • Growing Arab presence to dilute Turkish Muslim majority When the flood of Middle Eastern refugees arriving in Europe finally ebbs and asylum-seekers
Most Palestinians no longer support two-state solution
More than half of Palestinians no longer support a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel, a survey released on Monday showed, rejecting the goal that has underpinned four decades of international diplomacy. The poll by the Palestinian Center for
Social media frenzy ‘hurting Saudi market sentiment’
A top Jeddah-based economist has cautioned Saudi stock market investors against being influenced by rumors spread by social media. “Social media keeps us connected. But there is a negative side,” said Basil Al-Ghalayini, CEO of BMG Financial Group. Al-Ghalayini and
Iran plans Airbus, Boeing purchases under finance deals
Iran plans to buy Airbus and Boeing passenger planes through long-term payment agreements once a nuclear accord with world powers is implemented, the transport minister said. Iran desperately wants to upgrade its ageing fleet, which has been hamstrung by nuclear-related
Milosevic’s fate ‘awaits Syria tyrant’
Justice will catch up with Syrian President Bashar Assad even if he remains in power under a negotiated end to Syria’s war, UN human rights investigator Carla del Ponte said on Monday. “Assad is the president, so let’s deal with
War spurs 1st withdrawal from doomsday Arctic seed vault
Syria’s civil war has prompted the first withdrawal of crop seeds from a “doomsday” vault built in an Arctic mountainside to safeguard global food supplies, officials said on Monday. The seeds, including samples of wheat, barley and grasses suited to
Defectors disillusioned with murderous Daesh
A growing number of “disillusioned” Daesh fighters are defecting from the terror group and could be used by governments to deter potential recruits, a report published Monday said. At least 58 people have left the group and publicly spoken about
KSA blames world silence for Assad’s killing spree
Saudi Arabia has expressed dismay over international community’s utter ignorance of the lives of Syrians battered by Bashar Assad’s regime and its inability to protect them. Saudi Ambassador to the UN Faisal Trad during an interactive dialogue held by the
Faulty car AC kills Yemeni family of 8 on way to Haj
A Yemeni family of 8 coming to perform Haj died in their vehicle due to suffocation caused by faulty air conditioning, according to the Sabq electronic newspaper. Security forces and ambulances rushed to rescue them from their car parked in
Israeli-Palestinian tensions run high in West Bank
A 21-year-old Palestinian died during an Israeli army operation in the southern West Bank before dawn on Tuesday in circumstances that were unclear. Palestinian security officials named him as Dia al-Talahmeh and said he was shot dead by Israeli troops.
3,000 Hajis from Yemen reach Makkah despite Houthi obstacles
Fuad Omar bin Ali bin Al-Sheikh Abu Baker, minister of endowments and religious guidance in Yemen, has announced that a number of Yemeni pilgrims have now reached Makkah safely thanks to the extensive efforts of the Saudi authorities. These efforts
Polls show slipping support for Turkey’s AKP
Support for Turkey’s ruling AK Party has slipped by 1.6 points from June’s election to 39.3 percent, a survey from pollster Gezici showed on Monday, casting doubt on the AKP’s chances of forming a single-party government after a November 1
Russia urges ‘action’ after shell hits Damascus embassy compound
Russia’s foreign ministry on Monday called for “concrete action” after a shell landed on its embassy compound in the Syrian capital, blaming forces battling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “A shell fell on the territory of the Russian embassy in Damascus
India turns to Israel for drones as Pakistan, China build fleets
India has accelerated plans to buy drones from Israel that can be armed, defense sources said, allowing the military to carry out strikes overseas with less risk to personnel. The news comes weeks after long-time rival Pakistan first reported using
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