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
Tunisia vote ‘transparent and credible,’ EU observers say
Tunisia’s first parliamentary election since the Arab Spring revolution of 2011 was transparent and credible, the head of the EU observer mission said on Tuesday. “The Tunisian people have reinforced their commitment to democracy with credible and transparent elections that
Reports suggest Iran ‘lurks behind’ Iraq sectarian violence
Shiite militias, linked to the Iranian government, continue to commit war crimes and human rights abuses in Iraq in retribution to attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), according to a report by Amnesty International. Reports suggest
ISIS propaganda video places John Cantlie in Kobane
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group released a video Monday showing a British hostage apparently in Kobane, in a bid to disprove that it was losing the battle for the disputed Syrian border town. The video,
‘Slim chances’ of Iran nuclear deal by deadline
A deal on Iran’s contested nuclear program before a November 24 deadline is highly unlikely, a Western diplomat close to negotiations said on Monday. “There are four-and-a-half weeks left to conclude a definitive pact. We are hoping for that but
Egypt Embassy provides free medical checkup for visitors
As part of improving services being provided to the Egyptian community in the Kingdom, the General Consulate at the Egyptian Embassy has moved to launch a free medical checkup campaign for visitors at its premises. The campaign, which runs under
U.S. urges coalition to wage online battle against ISIS
Washington called Monday for the battle against the Islamic State group to be taken to the Internet, as coalition partners vowed to step up efforts to counter the jihadists’ online propaganda. Retired U.S. general John Allen told participants at the
U.S. backs Lebanon army after Tripoli clashes
The United States Monday praised the courage of Lebanese soldiers caught in clashes with Islamist militants in the northern city of Tripoli, in which 11 troops were killed. Washington joined with Lebanon “as it mourns the loss of the soldiers
British surgeon killed unlawfully in Syrian jail: London court
A British surgeon who died in a Syrian prison last year days before his planned release was unlawfully killed, a London jury investigating the case ruled on Monday. Abbas Khan, a 32-year-old orthopaedic surgeon from London, was detained in Syria
Female Kurdish ‘poster girl’ fighter feared killed
A female Kurdish fighter, who has become the face of the Kurdish resistance fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to claim the town of Kobane, has been reportedly killed by the militant group, several media outlets claimed.
Officials: Clash in Yemen town kills 250 in 3 days
Fighting in central Yemen between Shiite Houthi rebels and an influential tribe in the town of Radda killed at least 250 people over three days of clashes, security officials said Monday. The violence in Yemen’s central Bayda province saw fighters
Jordan arrests influential al-Qaeda scholar for ‘incitement’
Jordanian security forces arrested influential al Qaeda spiritual guide Abu Mohammad al Maqdisi on Monday on suspicion of fomenting terrorism on the Internet, security sources said. They said Maqdisi was ordered to be held for 15 days after he was
UK chemistry teacher admits Syria terror charges
A British chemistry teacher accused of supporting the Islamic State group faced jail after he pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism charges. Jamshed Javeed admitted two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts. He accepted that he intended
Egypt orders activist Abdel Fattah back to jail: family
An Egyptian court ordered prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah back to jail Monday after he was previously freed on bail during a trial for taking part in an illegal protest, a relative said. His sister Mona Seif told AFP Abdel
At least 42 killed in bombings across Iraq
At least 42 people have been killed in Iraq in suicide bombings on Saturday. A suicide bomber killed at least 27 Shiite militiamen outside the Iraqi town of Jurf al-Sakhar on Monday after security forces pushed Islamic State of Iraq
Egypt army ‘kills 8 Sinai jihadists,’ sends more troops
Eight suspected jihadists were killed in a shootout in Egypt’s Sinai, the army said Monday, as more troops were deployed to the peninsula where a car bomb killed dozens last week. Seven “terrorists and criminals” were arrested after the shootout,
Sisi orders army to guard key state facilities
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday ordered the army to join police forces in protecting vital state installations, in a decree also allowing military trials for civilians suspected of attacking state infrastructure following deadly attacks on soldiers. The decree
General John Allen sees FSA role in political, not military solution
The United States does not expect Syrian rebels it plans to train to fight Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants to also take on President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, but sees them as a crucial part of a political
Lebanese army enters Tripoli militant refuge after thousands flee
Lebanese troops entered a Tripoli neighborhood Monday where thousands of civilians had fled deadly fighting with al-Qaeda-linked militants who have battled the army across the northern city for three days. The troops met no immediate resistance as they moved into
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