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
Hamas urges Muslims to defend Jerusalem shrine from ‘Israeli seizure’
The leader of the Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday called on Muslims to defend the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, saying Israel was trying to seize the site, revered in Islam and Judaism and focus of a Palestinian uprising in
Spanish parliament set to vote on recognizing the Palestinian state
The Spanish parliament is set to vote on recognizing the Palestinian state, Al Arabiya News channel reported Thursday. The announcement comes days after British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of recognizing Palestine as a state. The motion – which is
Iraq imposes curfew in Ramadi amid fight against ISIS
The Iraqi government imposed on Thursday curfew in a key city west of Baghdad as security forces and tribesmen fought back ISIS militants closing in on the capital, Al Arabiya correspondent reported. On Wednesday Iraqi security personnel beat back an
Kerry: Two state solution vital to curb extremism
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday warned that that the unresolved Israel-Palestinian conflict was fueling recruitment for the ISIS militant group and it was “imperative” the peace talks be resumed. “There wasn’t a leader I met with in
The ISIS fighter who begged for death… and got it
Kurdish grocer Cuneyt Hemo remembers the moment he crossed paths with a jihadist ISIS prisoner inside the besieged Syrian town of Kobane. “He begged us to kill him so he could go to paradise and be rewarded,” Hemo told AFP,
Chemical arms in ISIS territory in Iraq spark fear
With a recent report revealing that the U.S. government had tried to hide the extent to which its troops were exposed to chemical weapons in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, fears are mounting that extremist militants could
Al-Qaeda takes control of area south of Yemen
Al-Qaeda militants seize control of Al`Adayn directorate in Yemen’s southern Ibb governorate overnight on Thursday, Al Arabiya correspondent in Sanaa reported. Earlier on Wednesday al-Qaeda militants had clashed in the central Yemen with Shiite Houthi rebels expanding their control of
U.S. offers $45 mln in rewards for info on al-Qaeda leaders
The United States is putting President Barack Obama’s “we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are” threats last month into full sway. The U.S. State Department released a statement Tuesday announcing bounties totaling up to $45
U.S. says ISIS made ‘substantial gains’ in Iraq
Militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have scored “substantial gains” in Iraq despite a continuous U.S.-led air campaign, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday. The group “has made substantial gains in Iraq,” and it will
UAE quarantines passenger from Liberia for Ebola checks
UAE authorities quarantined a passenger on Wednesday flying from Liberia through Morocco in Dubai International Airport and run tests on him to check for symptoms of Ebola, the state WAM news agency said. The health ministry said in a statement
U.S. military names anti-ISIS campaign ‘Inherent Resolve’
The U.S. military has named the coalition operation against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) “Inherent Resolve,” Reuters quoted a U.S. military official as saying on Wednesday. The United States and five Arab allies launched in September air
EU should let more Syrian refugees enter legally: U.N.
The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said on Wednesday he had asked the European Union to grant legal entry to more Syrian refugees who are risking their lives trying to reach Europe illegally by sea. Thousands of migrants,
Turkey: Only Syrian refugees can cross to join Kobane fight
Turkey will allow only Syrian refugees to cross the border and join the fight against ISIS in Kobane, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said on Wednesday. Forces known as the Protection of the Kurdish People (YPG) have been fighting militants
Ahmad Tohme reelected as Syrian opposition PM
Syria’s main opposition National Coalition has reelected Ahmad Tohme as its prime minister after five days of meetings in Istanbul, Agence France-Presse reported. Tohme was reelected to the post, which he was dismissed from in July after just 10 months
Less traffic at Gitex 2014 – quality over quantity?
Many exhibitors and visitors I spoke to at Gitex 2014 on Tuesday said that fewer spaces appeared to be occupied than last year, but that there is a better presentation of stands and products. Was it because of the many
Saudi telecom networks set for top quality connectivity
The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced an extension to its partnership with Ericsson to transform, expand and upgrade its network in Saudi Arabia on the second day at the GITEX. The partnership covers different areas aimed at catering to the
Benghazi attack suspect on fresh list of charges
The Libyan militia leader charged in a deadly attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi has been hit with a slew of new criminal counts, some punishable by death. U.S. Justice Department announced on Tuesday that a federal grand
Islamic State militants on Baghdad doorstep
WASHINGTON: US-led aircraft hammered Islamic State militants with 21 bombing raids near Kobani on Monday and Tuesday amid signs the strikes had “slowed” the group’s advance on the Syrian border town, the American military said. In one of the heaviest
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