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
Iran says it gave missile technology to Hamas
Hamas is able to fire missiles into Israel because Tehran provided weapons technology to the militant group to defend itself against Israeli attacks, a senior Iranian official said Monday. The Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, Mohsen Rezaei, was quoted
Kurds, Islamic State clash near Kurdish regional capital
• Islamic State fighters edge closer to Kurdish region • Kurds fight back after suffering weekend defeat • Kurdish official says Yazidi minority needs urgent help BAGHDAD: Kurdish forces attacked Islamic State fighters near the Kurdish regional capital of
Jordan circulates revised U.N. resolution on Gaza
Jordan circulated a revised U.N. resolution Tuesday calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and condemning “all violence and hostilities against civilians.” Jordan’s new U.N. Ambassador Dina Kawar said the draft resolution, backed by the Palestinians and Arab nations, was
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Iran seeking successor to Maliki: Official DUBAI — Iran is trying to work with Iraqi factions for a replacement for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki to form a new government in Baghdad but there are few suitable candidates, a senior
U.N. Security Council condemns ISIS attacks
The U.N. Security Council condemned on Tuesday attacks by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, warning those responsible for the bloodshed they would face trial for crimes against humanity, Agence-France Presse reported. This marks the 15-member Council’s second strong condemnation
UAE Water Aid to send drinking water to Gaza
The United Arab Emirates will send 10 tanks of drinking water to the Gaza Strip where there is an acute shortage of water and amid extreme living conditions due the Israeli aggression, the UAE’s Gulf News reported on Monday. The
Amr Moussa hints at Egypt incursion into Libya
The Egyptian government should consider a military solution for the unrest in Libya, Amr Moussa said in a statement issued Sunday. The former Egyptian foreign minister raised speculation that Egypt is considering an armed incursion into Libya, where fierce fighting
War crimes case mulled as Israel pulls back troops
Palestinians suffer $4-6b in damages THE HAGUE — Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Al-Malki said there was “clear evidence” of war crimes by Israel during its offensive in Gaza as he met International Criminal Court prosecutors on Tuesday to push for
‘Al-Qaeda suspects’ kill four Yemeni soldiers
Suspected al-Qaeda gunmen shot dead Monday four Yemeni soldiers in an ambush in southeastern Hadramawt province, a stronghold of the jihadists, a security official said. The assailants opened fire at an army vehicle on the main road of the town
Egyptian army says 11 militants killed in Sinai
Egyptian troops have killed 11 militants in shoot-outs in the restive Sinai Peninsula where security forces have battled an insurgency since president Mohammad Mursi’s overthrow, the army said on Monday. The fighters were killed on Sunday when troops clashed with
Seven members of Syrian family ‘executed by jihadists’
The jihadist Islamic State group executed seven members of a single family from the Ismaili minority in the central Syrian province of Hama overnight, state media and a monitor said Monday. “An armed terrorist group committed a massacre in the
One Israeli killed as excavator rams Jerusalem bus
An Israeli man was killed and five others wounded Monday when an excavator rammed into a bus in east Jerusalem, causing police to shoot dead the driver, medics said, according to Agence France-Presse. “A 25-year-old man was run over by
Fighter jets escort Qatari plane into UK airport
A Qatar Airways passenger plane was escorted by British fighter jets into Manchester Airport in the northwest of the United Kingdom on Tuesday after the airline received a threat about a possible device on board. Greater Manchester Police said on
Up to 10,000 Egyptians stranded at Libya-Tunisia border
Up to 10,000 Egyptians fleeing the fighting in Libya are still stranded at the border with Tunisia, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri said Monday on a visit to Tunis. “So far we have evacuated around 2,500… we don’t have exact
Israel announces ‘total withdrawal’ from Gaza
A three-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in the Gaza Strip Tuesday as of 0500 GMT, Agence-France Press reported. During the 72-hour truce, mediated by Egypt, Israel and Hamas are to hold indirect talks in Cairo on
Lebanese army advances against militants
The Lebanese army advanced into a northeastern border town with Syria on Monday in an effort to expel Islamists who over the weekend killed more than a dozen soldiers, as the Lebanese government ruled out any political deal with the
Kurdish troops declare ISIS counter-offensive
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered Monday air support for Kurdish Peshmerga troops who are planning a counter-offensive against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters in northern Iraq after being routed in battles on Sunday, the Associated Press reported.
Gaza war seen as boost for Scottish independence
Ongoing violence in Gaza has prompted a surge in support for Scottish independence, amid rising frustration over the UK government’s “weak” stance on the conflict, prominent politicians and campaigners say. A historic referendum on Scotland’s future is due to be
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