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
Israeli tanks strike Gaza after rocket fired
Israeli tanks hit a position of the Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a rocket was launched on southern Israel from the Palestinian enclave, Israel’s army said Friday. A military statement said its overnight strike had targeted “terrorist
U.N. invites Syrian parties to peace talks in Geneva in May
United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura has invited Syria’s government and opposition groups for separate talks in Geneva next month in the latest bid to end the four-year-old civil war, a U.N. spokesman said on Friday. De Mistura, who
Qaeda, allies advance on regime in northwest Syria: monitor
Al-Qaeda’s Syrian affiliate and other Islamist fighters made gains Friday in a joint offensive on the last major regime bastion in northwest Idlib province, a monitor said. The assault, which began Thursday, has seen Al-Nusra front and allied groups seize
Ten militants, two soldiers killed in Tunisia clashes
At least 10 militants and two Tunisian soldiers have been killed in two days of clashes in the central Kasserine region near the Tunisian border with Algeria, a government official said on Friday. Tunisia’s military has been carrying out operations
Pakistan leaders in Saudi Arabia to press Yemen negotiations
Pakistan’s top leaders are in Saudi Arabia to push for negotiations in the Yemen conflict. In Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesman Tasnim Aslam says Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif will meet King Salman on Thursday to
Yemen has ‘no better friend’ than KSA: diplomat
Saudi Arabia will continue to use force to stop the Houthi militia from entering Aden or taking Yemen – the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. said Wednesday in a press conference in Washington, a day after the Gulf kingdom declared
Saudi envoy: Yemen strikes show Arab resolve to act alone
Kingdom can stand up to Iran, says ambassador Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in Yemen shows that the Kingdom will stand up to Iran and that Arab states can protect their interests without US leadership, the Saudi ambassador to Britain said.
Saudi Arabia ‘defended truth’
Regional governors, ministers and other prominent figures in the Kingdom have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the success of Operation Decisive Storm in crushing the Houthi militia in Yemen and defending the Kingdom’s borders from
Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes on Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition launched on Thursday airstrikes against Yemeni rebels and militias belonging to former President Ali Abdulllah Saleh for the second day after it announced the stopping of a previous campaign on Tuesday. The airstrikes targeted the militias in
Saleh reportedly leaves Yemen, location unknown
Former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has left Yemen early Wednesday and an official announcement over the deposed leader’s departure from the conflict-torn country is expected shortly, the local Yemen 24 website cited high-level sources in Riyadh as saying. The
U.S. worried Iran ships may carry arms for Houthis
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday he is concerned that Iranian ships heading toward Yemen may be carrying advanced weapons for the Houthi rebels, and moving a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region gives the president options. Making his first
Turkey recalls ambassador from Austria over ‘genocide’ condemnation
Turkey recalled its ambassador to Austria on Wednesday in protest over Austrian lawmakers’ condemnation of the massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turk forces 100 years ago as “genocide”. “The declaration by the Austrian parliament permanently scarred the friendship and relations
Timing of sanctions relief may be deal breaker as Iran talks resume
The timing of sanctions relief is the main sticking point in nuclear talks that resumed on Wednesday with a meeting between delegates from Iran and the European Union. Arriving in Vienna, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated Iran’s position: “All
Turkey calls for more help to stop foreign fighters.
Turkey appealed for more help Tuesday in cracking down on foreign fighters flooding to join militant ranks in Iraq and Syria, revealing it had placed 12,800 people on a no-entry list. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his U.S.
Coalition declares successful end of Decisive Storm
The Saudi-led international coalition declared Tuesday the end of its military campaign four weeks after launching airstrikes on the Houthi positions in Yemen, saying the militia’s threat to the Kingdom and its neighbors had been neutralized. The coalition has “ended
White House welcomes end of ‘Operation Decisive Storm’
The White house said on Tuesday it welcomed Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it would end air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen and back political peace talks. “The United States welcomes today’s announcement by the government of Saudi Arabia and
Yemen’s Hadi thanks Saudi-led military alliance
President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi on Wednesday thanked Saudi Arabia and coalition forces for supporting legitimacy in Yemen, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. “I extend on my behalf and on behalf of the Yemeni people sincere thanks and appreciation for the
New Zealand seeks U.N. resolution on Israel-Palestine
U.N. Security Council member New Zealand is working on a draft resolution to revive long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. France has begun consultations on a text that would outline the parameters of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, but
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