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
MSF: 750 migrants rescued from boats off Libyan coast
At least 750 people were rescued Saturday from three small boats in international waters near the Libyan coast by a ship operated by Doctors Without Borders, a spokesman told AFP. “Over 750 people have been rescued since 5:00 am (0300
Al-Qaeda in Syria executes 56 regime troops
Al-Qaeda’s Syria affiliate and its Islamist allies have executed at least 56 regime troops at a military airport they recently seized in the northwest, a monitoring group said Saturday. Al-Nusra Front and the Islamists shot dead the regime fighters, who
Egypt’s Sisi swears in new government
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi swore in a new government on Saturday that included 16 new ministers, a week after the previous administration resigned following a corruption scandal, state news agency MENA reported. Sharif Ismail, a former petroleum minister seen
Israeli aircraft strike Gaza after rocket fire
Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian militants there fired rockets into southern Israel. The overnight air strikes targeted two training camps belonging to the Islamist group Hamas, causing no injuries, officials and witnesses
Iran’s Rouhani reassures Americans over death chant
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has tried to reassure a skeptical American public that when crowds in Tehran chant “Death to America!” they don’t mean it personally. In an interview with the CBS show “60 Minutes” to be broadcast Sunday in
Families of Palestinian martyrs arrive for Haj
The first group of families of Palestinian martyrs arrived for Haj on Friday at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The group consists of 500 pilgrims, half of the number invited by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The second
Russia sends jets to Syria, resumes U.S. military talks
Russia has sent fighter jets to Syria, U.S. officials said, raising the stakes in a military buildup that has put Washington on edge and led Friday to the first talks between U.S. and Russian defense chiefs in over a year.
Slovenia border police fire tear gas at migrants
Slovenian police used tear gas late on Friday to disperse a group of migrants on its border as the country’s government said it was considering opening safe corridors for refugees to pass through the tiny Alpine country. The incident happened
Syrian warplanes attack ISIS-held Palmyra
Syrian warplanes unleashed a wave of deadly airstrikes on the militant-held town of Palmyra in central Syria on Friday, killing at least 15 and wounding many more, activists said, in some of the heaviest bombardment since the extremist group seized
Insurgents fired 370 rockets at two Syrian Shiite villages
Insurgents detonated at least five car bombs and fired 370 rockets at two Shiite villages in northwestern Syria on Friday, a monitor said, in a new assault on besieged government-held areas. An alliance of insurgent groups, including al-Qaeda’s al-Nusra Front,
U.S. and Russian armies launch talks on Syria
The United States and Russian militaries renewed high-level contacts on Friday to discuss their roles in the conflict in Syria, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said as Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Britain to discuss the Syrian crisis with
Shelling from Yemen kills 3 in Saudi border region
Shelling from across the border in Yemen killed three people in Saudi Arabia Friday and wounded 28, the civil defence agency said. The agency described the deceased as residents of the Saudi border district of Jazan, while Saudi news channel
Kerry: Obama believes military talks on Syria with Russia is important
U.S. Secretary of State John said President Barack Obama believes military talks with Russia is important after he arrived in London on Friday for talks on Syria and on the refugees from the four-year conflict fleeing to Europe. Kerry made
Israel ramps up security in Jerusalem’s Old City
Israel deployed hundreds of extra police around the Old City of Jerusalem on Friday after Palestinian leaders called for a ‘day of rage’ to protest at new Israeli security measures and the U.N. calling for restraint and calm. Around 800
ISIS claims attack on Tripoli airport, 3 killed
Militants attacked Tripoli’s airport on Friday and killed three security personnel, a Libyan official said, in an assault claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria jihadist group (ISIS). “An armed group carried out an attack this morning on
Russia would ‘consider’ Syrian request for troops
Moscow would consider any request from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to send troops, as Washington frets over an alleged Russian military buildup in the war-torn country, a spokesman said on Friday. In response to comments by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid
Another drowned toddler washes up on Turkish beach: report
A four-year-old Syrian girl’s body washed up on a beach in western Turkey on Friday, state media said, just weeks after images of drowned Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi shook the world. The yet-to-be identified girl was found lifeless on a
U.S. open to military talks with Russia on Syria
The United States opened the door on Thursday to possible tactical discussions with Russia about the war in Syria, as Moscow’s deepening military presence raised the prospect of some limited coordination between the former Cold War foes. The White House
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