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
Iraqi forces free 300 soldiers held hostage in Baiji
Iraqi forces broke a siege on the country’s largest oil refinery by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants on Thursday, liberating around 300 soldiers who were held hostage in the area, sources told Al Arabiya News Channel. In
Sentence extended over death of Palestinian girl in Sweden
The uncle of a Palestinian girl beaten to death by his wife in April 2014 had his sentence extended on Wednesday from six years to 14 years, Aftonbladet newspaper reported. Yara al-Najjar, an eight-year-old girl seeking refuge from Gaza in
Omani companies target Saudi trade deals
Minister of Commerce and Industry Tawfiq Al-Rabiah opened the 4th Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX) in Jeddah on Monday night. Over 100 Omani firms are showcasing their products and services at the four-day event. The inauguration was attended by Ali bin
ISIS controls half of Syrian territory, monitor says
More than half of Syria’s territory is now controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group after its westwards advance into the ancient city of Palmyra, a group monitoring the war said on Thursday. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory
Iraqi forces thwart third ISIS attack east of Ramadi
Iraqi forces said they thwarted a third attempt by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants to break through their defensive lines east of the city of Ramadi overnight on Thursday. Police and pro-government Sunni fighters exchanged mortar
Saudi King: No discrimination between citizens and expats
Saudi King Salman received senior Saudi human rights officials at Al-Yamamah Palace here on Wednesday. They included President of the Human Rights Commission Bandar Al-Aiban, President of the National Society for Human Rights (NSHR) Mufleh Al-Qahtani, and a number of
King, Bashir discuss cooperation
Prospects for future Saudi–Sudan cooperation with special reference to key regional issues including Yemen were discussed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Sudanese President Omar Bashir here Wednesday. “The two leaders reviewed a number of bilateral
Sinai militants call for attacks on Egypt’s judges
The leader of Sinai Province, a militant group in Egypt with links to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), called on followers to attack judges in an audio statement posted on a prominent jihadist website on Wednesday. The statement
Yemen: No talks until rebel pullout
The UN announced Wednesday a date for its conference on Yemen. But Yemen’s Riyadh-based government swiftly demanded a pullback of the Iran-backed Shiite rebels from seized territory as a precondition to joining the talks set for May 28 in Geneva.
Ten killed as clashes erupt in key Libyan cities
Ten people were killed and almost 40 wounded when Libya’s two rival governments clashed with Islamist fighters in two large cities on Wednesday, officials said. Supporters of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other Islamist militant groups have
Freedom of expression guaranteed
The government guarantees freedom of expression and opposes discrimination, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Wednesday. “There is no difference between citizens or regions. All citizens are equal in rights and duties,” the king said while
Saudi envoy says ‘guaranteed’ Iran won’t be invited for Yemen talks
Saudi envoy to the United Nations Abdullah al-Mualami said on Wednesday he can “guarantee” that Iran will not be invited for the U.N. talks between warring Yemeni parties in Geneva on May 28. Mualami told reports in New York that
Iran to allow U.N. inspection of Yemen aid ship in Djibouti
Iran will allow the United Nations to inspect a Yemen-bound aid ship at the regional U.N. hub in Djibouti, Tehran’s deputy foreign minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday, offering a chance to avert a showdown with Saudi-led forces. Earlier
Iraq PM heads to Russia seeking more arms
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi flew to Russia on Wednesday seeking closer military cooperation as he faces tough challenges in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group. Abadi, who is due to meet President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, heads
Al-Shabaab’s ‘White Widow’ commands 200-strong spy squad: report
Samantha Lewthwaite, a British convert to Islam and commander with Somali militant group al-Shabaab known as the “White Widow,” is in charge of a 200-strong army of female spies, UK newspaper The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday. Lewthwaite, who is
Iraq dismisses Anbar police chief after Ramadi rout
Iraq’s interior minister on Wednesday dismissed the police chief of Anbar province, where the performance of security forces during the jihadist takeover of its capital Ramadi has come under scrutiny. Mohammed al-Ghaban relieved Kadhim al-Fahdawi of his duties and appointed
International meeting on Iraq and Syria in Paris June 2: France
An international meeting on the conflicts in Iraq and Syria will take place in Paris on June 2, French government spokesman Stephane Le Foll said Wednesday. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced at a cabinet meeting “that there would be
New Egypt justice minister sworn in after judges gaffe
Egypt swore in a new justice minister known for his anti-Islamist views on Tuesday, nine days after his predecessor resigned over controversial comments about cleaners’ sons being unsuitable as judges. “Ahmed al-Zind was sworn in in front of the president
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