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
ISIS executes 23 civilians near Syria’s Palmyra
ISIS extremists on Friday executed 23 civilians, including nine children, near Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, a monitor said. “The Islamic State group executed by gunfire 23 civilians, including nine children, in the village of Amiriyeh, north of Tadmor,” said
U.S. weapons ‘expedited’ to Iraq amid ISIS advance
The United States is sending “continued and expedited” weapons to Iraq, Vice President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Friday, amid a major ISIS advance. The phone call took place after ISIS extremists seized a government compound in
Obama hails ‘success’ of Camp David summit
U.S. President Barack Obama hailed on Friday the success of a summit held the day before with six Gulf leaders in his Camp David compound, saying that the aim of the meeting was to “deepen and broaden” the “excellent relationship”
Iran prepared for all scenarios in nuclear talks: Negotiator
Iran is prepared for “all scenarios” in talks with world powers about curbing its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, its top nuclear negotiator said on Friday when asked what would happen if no final deal was reached by
Tanker attacked by Iranian craft collided with Iran oil platform in March
A Singapore-flagged oil products tanker fired at by Iranian craft on Thursday had previously collided with an Iranian oil drilling platform in March and efforts have since been made to resolve the issue, the owner said on Friday. The Alpine
Baath party TV releases recording of Saddam deputy
The TV channel of Iraq’s former ruling Baath party on Friday released an audio recording purportedly of the elusive Saddam Hussein deputy some officials said had been killed last month. Several officials and leaders of Shiite militia groups had claimed
U.N. says ‘war crimes’ committed in Libya
Armed groups in Libya are abducting and torturing civilians, the United Nations said Friday, warning that such actions are “war crimes.” “Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians, including minors, on account of their actual or perceived
U.N. aid flight lands in Yemen mid-way through humanitarian pause
The U.N. refugee agency said the first of six cargo planes taking 150 tons of urgently needed shelter and relief items landed in Sanaa on Friday, with a second to follow later in the day. The flight, carrying blankets, kitchen
ISIS raises flag over govt building in Iraq’s Ramadi
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants raised their black flag over the local government compound in the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday and claimed victory through mosque loudspeakers after overrunning most of the western provincial capital. The
Washington pledges robust defense for GCC
US President Barack Obama on Thursday updated leaders from Gulf states on international efforts to forge a nuclear deal with Iran, said Ben Rhodes, US deputy national security adviser. Rhodes said the US would welcome support from Gulf countries for
ISIS on the offensive in Iraq’s Anbar region
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group has launched attacks on multiple fronts in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, in its latest attempt to retake the initiative on the ground, sources on both sides said. Islamist fighters gained
U.N. seeks speedier inspections on Yemen-bound goods to import fuel
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Yemen urged a Saudi-led coalition to ease its inspection regime to allow vital commercial and humanitarian goods into the country. It was particularly critical to import fuel into Yemen to run hospital generators and
10 Palestinians wounded in Israeli clashes
Rubber bullets and live fire by Israeli soldiers wounded at least 10 Palestinians on Friday during clashes in the northern West Bank city of Nablus, security sources and witnesses said. The Israeli army confirmed the clashes, but denied its forces
U.S. man charged with lying to FBI about ISIS allegiance
A U.S. man born in Iraq was arrested Thursday for allegedly lying to the FBI about supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants after a pledge of allegiance to the group’s leader was found on his computer,
Houthi field commander killed: sources
Abu Ali al-Hakim, the field and military commander of the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, has been killed, sources told Al Arabiya News Channel on Friday. Hakim, who is considered to be second in command below Abdulmalik al-Houthi, was reportedly
Saudi Arabia says Houthis violate truce again
The Saudi-led coalition against Houthi militias in Yemen has said it is “still keen” to ensure the humanitarian truce in Yemen is a “success,” but accused the Iran-backed Houthis of violating a ceasefire for “the second day in a row.”
Unified prayer held in Baghdad after violence
Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi attended a unified prayer session held between Sunnis and Shiites in the capital Baghdad after unknown assailants attacked the Sunni endowment building in the Sunni district area of Adhamiyah. The violence on Thursday killed four
ISIS issues audio of Baghdadi calling supporters to join him
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) issued an audio recording on Thursday that it said was by its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, calling on supporters around the world to join the fight in Syria and Iraq or to take
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