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
Some U.S. counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now
The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al-Qaeda militants in Yemen following a takeover of the country by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, U.S. officials said on Friday. The collapse of the U.S.-backed government of Yemen on Thursday has left
New U.N. program sends 54 convoys to Syria
The United Nations says it has carried out 54 aid deliveries to Syrians through newly-authorized convoys from neighboring countries since July, helping around 600,000 people in rebel-held territory. The latest monthly report on the humanitarian situation in Syria will be
U.S., Iraq readying assault to recapture Mosul: report
The United States and Iraq have started preparing for an offensive by summer to recapture the Iraqi city of Mosul, which was taken by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) last June, the Wall Street
Gunmen kill Lebanese soldiers in border attack
At least three gunmen were killed in clashes with Lebanese soldiers close to the border with Syria on Friday, a Lebanese security source said, in an area that has seen regular incursions from Islamist militants fighting in Syria’s war. The
Japan captive’s mother pleads for his release as ISIS deadline passes
A deadline by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to pay ransom for the release of two Japanese hostages passed on Friday, with no immediate word on the fate of the captives. The Japanese government
World pays tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah
World leaders on Friday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, with President Barack Obama hailing him as a bold leader and French President François Hollande describing him as “a statesman whose work has profoundly marked the history
Obama hails late Saudi King as ‘candid’ and courageous leader
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday expressed his personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people on the death of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. Obama hailed the late king as a “candid” and courageous leader. Following is the
King Abdullah passes away
Prince Salman named king and Prince Muqrin crown prince Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah died on Friday following a short illness. Crown Prince Salman has been named the new king with Prince Muqrin crown prince, according to
Coalition needs two years to expel ISIS from Iraq: UK
The U.S.-led coalition could take up to two years to expel Islamic State from Iraq, and Baghdad’s own forces will be incapable of proper combat operations for months, Britain’s foreign minister warned on Thursday. Speaking before he hosted a meeting
Italian doctor reported missing in Libya
An Italian doctor in his seventies who worked in a hospital in Tripoli has gone missing in Libya, Italian media reported on Thursday. The foreign ministry in Rome told AFP it had activated “all the search channels possible” and was
Egypt to free 100 students ahead of 2011 revolt anniversary
Egypt’s public prosecutor Thursday ordered the release of 100 students arrested in a crackdown on protests since late 2013, ahead of the fourth anniversary of a popular uprising. The students, who have not been formally charged, will be set free
Canada denies mission creep after troops kill ISIS militants
Canada on Thursday denied it was being sucked into combat operations against ISIS militants after its troops in Iraq shot and killed rebels who fired on them. Canada said in October that it would join the U.S.-led bombing campaign in
Iraq asks for more weapons to fight ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called on the international coalition battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group to provide his country’s forces with more weapons to fight the militants. “Iraq needs weapons and the international community has
Yemeni President Hadi resigns from office
Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi resigned from his office on Thursday after Houthi rebels stormed his residence and clashed with government forces in recent days, the Al Arabiya News Channel reported After refusing Hadi’s resignation, the country’s parliament called for
Govt bans Saudis from adopting Syria orphans
The Ministry of Social Affairs has banned Saudi families from adopting Syrian or other foreign children. “The ministry does not sponsor Arab children who lost their parents in conflicts, such as in Syria and Iraq. There are global humanitarian organizations
Sisi tells Davos 2015: ‘no one can monopolize the truth’
Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday that “no one can monopolize the truth,” referring to religious extremism plaguing the region and other parts of the world. “We must change the religious discourse and
Cairo court clears Mubarak brothers for release
A Cairo court ordered the release of ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s two sons on Thursday, Reuters news agency reported. Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, were freed from prison on Friday pending a corruption retrial, state media reported, according to Agence France-Presse.
Malaysian ISIS detainees isolated after preaching to prisoners
Malaysian authorities have removed detainees suspected of supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from the general jail population after some were found preaching the extremist IS ideology to fellow inmates, the home minister said Thursday. “They have
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