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
U.S. Senate and CIA agree torture program was mismanaged
The Senate report on the CIA’s interrogation program and the spy agency’s official response clash on almost every aspect of the long-secret operation, including the brutality and effectiveness of its methods and the agency’s secret dealings with the Bush White
Iraq suicide blast kills 33, targets anti-ISIS fighters
At least 33 people were killed near the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Wednesday when a suicide bomber attacked fighters opposed to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants, officials told Reuters news agency. The attack on the fighters, known
Defeated Tunisian candidate Marzouki starts new movement
The defeated candidate in Tunisia’s presidential run-off announced Tuesday a new movement to “prevent the return of despotism.” Moncef Marzouki, the interim president of Tunisia, told thousands of supporters at his campaign headquarters in a Tunisia suburb that he will
U.N.: Libya rivals agree ‘in principle’ to peace talks
The United Nations informed the Security Council on Tuesday that rival factions in Libya have agreed “in principle” to hold a new round of peace talks aimed at ending the escalating political crisis early in the new year. The world
IS shoots down Jordanian warplane, captures pilot in Syria
AMMAN, Jordan: Islamic State group fighters on Wednesday shot down a warplane from the US-led coalition over Syria and captured its Jordanian pilot, activists and Jordanian officials said. Jordan’s military, in a statement, confirmed that one of its planes crashed
Libya may become ‘next Syria,’ warns foreign minister
Libya, torn by a growing political divide that threatens to engulf its oilfields, could become the next Syria if it does not patch its divided government and get help battling Islamic militants, the country’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, according
Lawyer: Sudan investigates detained opposition figures
Sudan’s prosecutor has begun investigating two political detainees on 10 charges “of crimes against the state” more than two weeks after they were detained, their lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. Farouk Abu Issa and Amin Makki Madani were arrested in
Official: Afghan forces kill 150 Taliban fighters in 12-day fighters
At least 151 Taliban fighters have been killed by government forces during 12 days of fighting in the volatile east, near the border with Pakistan, the police chief of Kunar province said Tuesday. Gen. Abdul Habib Sayedkhaili said at least
Eastern European diamond thieves arrested in Dubai
Dubai police said Tuesday it has arrested an Eastern European gang for stealing diamonds and gold jewelry worth $3.27 million, state-run news agency WAM reported. The police team carried out a sting operation codenamed “The Prince” to catch the robbers,
Hundreds of civilians killed in months of fighting in Libya
Hundreds of civilians in Libya have been killed in fighting since late August, the United Nations said on Tuesday, warning commanders that they could face prosecution for possible war crimes. The conflict has driven at least 120,000 people from their
Egypt keeps Rafah crossing open for a third day
Egypt kept its Rafah border crossing with Gaza open for a third day on Tuesday, state media said, after nearly 2,000 people used the terminal in the first two days. The Rafah crossing, the only access point to the Gaza
Algeria army kills militant behind Frenchman murder
The Algerian army confirmed on Tuesday that it has killed the head of the militant Jund al-Khilafa group that decapitated a Frenchman in September. The body of Abdelmalek Gouri, who claimed responsibility for the beheading of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, was
Five explosions rock Yemeni capital
Two militants were killed after five bombs exploded on Tuesday in Sanaa’s old quarter, where many supporters of the Houthi group live, according to a Yemeni security official, Agence France-Presse reported. No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but
U.S. State Department’s Guantanamo envoy resigns
The State Department envoy responsible for negotiating prisoner transfers from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is resigning, officials said on Monday, even as President Barack Obama is promising a stepped-up push to close the facility. The surprise
Bahrain energy projects on course, says Mirza
ABU DHABI: Falling oil prices will not affect the development of oil and gas infrastructure in Bahrain, including an import terminal for natural gas and expansion of a major pipeline and refinery, the country’s energy minister said. Global oil prices
Airbus delivers first next-generation plane to Qatar Airways
TOULOUSE, France : Airbus delivered its first next-generation A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways Monday in a formal ceremony that kickstarts its bid to erode rival Boeing’s dominance in the lucrative long-haul market. The Doha-based company, owned by the energy-rich Gulf
Sisi paves way for parliamentary elections
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday ratified a law finalizing the electoral constituencies, his office said, paving the way for much-awaited parliamentary elections. Electing a new parliament is a key step in a roadmap announced by the army after
Syrian govt allows medicine delivery to Aleppo
Damascus has agreed to allow deliveries of desperately needed medical supplies to opposition-held parts of Aleppo and two other hard-to-reach areas, the World Health Organization said Monday. “We have gotten all of the approval letters, we are ready to deliver,”
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