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
ISIS unveils ‘cabinet’ lineup: report
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), has reportedly formed a cabinet to be in charge of his newly established “caliphate.” Documents published by The Telegraph newspaper this week revealed for the
UAE pledges $25 million in aid to Gaza
The United Arab Emirates pledged $25 million in humanitarian aid Thursday to “support the steadfastness” of Palestinians in Gaza where Israeli strikes have killed more than 70 people in three days. The Emirati Red Crescent will supervise delivery of the
Abbas: Israel committing ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas told a crisis meeting in Ramallah on Wednesday that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza during its military offensive which has so far killed at least 50 Palestinians. “It’s genocide — the killing of entire families
Iraq’s Maliki accuses Kurds of hosting ISIS
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday accused the northern autonomous Kurdish region of hosting jihadists spearheading an offensive that has overrun swathes of territory and sparked Iraq’s worst crisis in years. “Honestly, we cannot be silent over this and we
At least 80 killed in Israeli raids on Gaza
At least 80 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed in Israel’s offensive on Gaza, medical sources said on Thursday, as international voices rise for an end to violence. A Palestinian family of eight members, including five children, were
Hashish production thrives in Hezbollah-controlled land
Hezbollah is controlling the majority of Marijuana plantations across Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and the government is unable to do much about it, the Daily Beast reported Wednesday. While it is not uncommon to find marijuana plantations in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley,
UN: Nuclear materials seized in Iraq ‘low grade’
The U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday it believed materials that Iraq said had been seized by insurgents was “low grade” and did not pose a significant security risk. Iraq told the United Nations in a July 8 letter that
Egypt opens border to wounded Palestinians
Egyptian authorities on Thursday opened the Rafah border crossing to Gaza to receive injured Palestinians, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. Hospitals in north Sinai, which borders Gaza and Israel, have been placed on standby to receive the Palestinians, Egypt’s official MENA
Israel’s next move: ground invasion of Gaza?
Since the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Protective Edge during overnight hours on Monday, at least 48 Palestinians have been killed – including several senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants as well as an 8 year-old child
Israel air strikes kill 25 on day 3 of Gaza campaign
Five Palestinian children were among 25 people killed GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Five Palestinian children were among 25 people killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza early Thursday, medics said, with most of the bloodshed in the southern city
U.S. urges countries to combat foreign fighters going to Syria
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder urged countries in Europe and elsewhere on Tuesday to do more to keep their own citizens from traveling to Syria to fight, saying the world cannot allow Syria to become a training ground for violent
Oil hits month low below $110 in 7-day losing streak
NEW YORK: Brent crude fell for its seventh straight session, hitting a one-month low below $110 a barrel on improved prospects for a rise in Libyan oil exports and easing fears of supply disruption in Iraq. The benchmark is headed
Yemen Shiite rebels seize city near capital
Yemeni Shiite rebels seized control Tuesday of the northern city of Amran, near the capital Saana, after three days of fierce fighting, an official said, according to Agence France-Presse. “Amran is now under the control of the Houthi rebels,” the
Assad’s chemical weapons claims to be investigated
The head of the international effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons said Monday the next step is investigating possible discrepancies in Syria’s declaration of its stockpile, as well as the destruction of its production facilities. Sigrid Kaag briefed
12 killed as Israel rains death on Gaza
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 12 people on Tuesday and wounded 80 others, the emergency services said, as the military began an aerial campaign against militants in the Strip. It was the most serious flare-up in
UAE offers assurances on health of president
DUBAI: A senior official in the UAE on Monday sought to reassure the country that the Gulf federation’s president is in good health despite suffering a stroke earlier this year. Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan was
El-Sissi regret over Al Jazeera jailings encourages family
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi said he wished three jailed Al-Jazeera journalists including an Australian had never been tried, in an expression of regret relatives described as encouraging on Monday. Australian Peter Greste, Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher
Israel, Hamas slide toward major Gaza conflict
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Five Palestinians were killed on Tuesday as Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza at the start of a new campaign to stamp out rocket fire by Hamas militants on southern Israel. It was the most serious flare-up in
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