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 »
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UK doctors and nurses beat Bieber to top charts
A choir of doctors and nurses beat Justin Bieber to the number one spot in Britain’s pop music chart Friday after the heartthrob urged his fans to buy their song. The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir’s charity single, “A Bridge
Has the U.N. resolution on Syria already been violated?
By : Brooklyn Middleton The latest and rare paper victory for Syria has yet to bring forth any change on the ground or even begin to halt the bloodshed. I believe the United Nations Resolution 2254 has been repeatedly violated
Five reasons why we must NOT censor ISIS propaganda
By : Dr. Azeem Ibrahim Whenever we in the West have our culture and way of life challenged, we like to define ourselves as the ‘free world’, a cultural universe where the liberty of the individual, of his conscience and
A Saudi vow to protect regional security and stability
By : Samar Fatany In his speech to the Shoura Council, King Salman addressed the major political challenges that are a threat to Saudi Arabia, the Arab and Islamic nations and the global community. The priority remains the defeat of
2015, a year of milestones of horrors in the Middle East
By : Hisham Melhem Another annus horribilis in the Middle East is about to end. It is that time of year when you look back at 2015 in astonishment at the tragedies that befell the region, and ahead at 2016
Bangladesh hit by India’s beef politics
By : S. N. M Abdi What transpires between a diplomat posted abroad and politicians of the host country is usually kept under wraps. But India’s Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, who enjoys the distinction of being appointed acting premier whenever
Absurd criticism of Islam
By : Rasheed Abou-Alsamh With the recent bloody attacks in Paris and San Bernardino by terrorists claiming to be doing these in the name of Islam, discrimination against Muslims has grown worldwide. They are targeted by these new critics, many
Hollywood celebrities speak out on migrant crisis
As Europe grapples with its biggest migrant crisis in recent history, Hollywood celebrities are rallying to raise awareness about the issue and lashing out at calls to turn away refugees. Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon this month became the latest star
Finding the ‘Joy’ in Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie
Award-winning director David O. Russell’s latest movie “Joy” is about a woman finding happiness in life despite everyday obstacles. But the word might also be used to sum up Russell’s relationship with Jennifer Lawrence, the actress he calls his muse,
Downey pardoned for drug conviction
California Gov. Jerry Brown pardoned “Iron Man” film star Robert Downey Jr. for drug and weapons offenses during the 1990s, a largely symbolic gesture that leaves the actor’s criminal record intact but restores his right to serve on a jury.
Tarantino gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, just days before the release of his latest movie “The Hateful Eight.” Tarantino recalled to a crowd that had gathered for the event outside the
Janet halts tour to have surgery
Pop superstar Janet Jackson has announced a temporary halt to her global tour to undergo surgery for an unspecified condition, raising fears for her health. Jackson, 49, who has returned with an extensive global tour after several years of relative
Russians and Iranians together in the same trench
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed It’s true that this is the third time in months I have written about the alleged dispute between the Russians and the Iranians. I still find it hard to believe news about this rift and instead
How ‘Islamic’ is ISIS? This debate does not matter
By : Abdullah Hamidaddin In recent weeks, there has been much debate about how “Islamic” the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is. Some people falsely claim it represents “pure” Islam, while others insist ISIS is totally out of
An economy on life support
By : Amir Taheri The other day, Bahram Biravand, a member of Islamic Majlis, addressed Iranian President Hasan Rouhani in the following manner: “You haven’t been paying the teachers for months and now you have stopped paying the salaries of
War in the cyberspace
By : Ali Ibrahim The Center for Strategic and International Studies released a statistical study that included 7 million tweets in Arabic, which in turn portrayed the image of social networking as an arena employed for means of egging sectarian
Have Arab women broken any barriers in 2015?
By : Yara al-Wazir For women in the Middle East, 2015 was eventful in terms of achievements, advancements, and efforts of inclusion. Topping the list was Saudi Arabia permitting women to run and vote in the municipal elections for the
Which U.S. presidential candidate is Iran’s favorite?
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh Although Tehran would prefer a totally different political establishment in the United States, it prefers one American presidential candidate to the others: Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders. It bases its preference on candidates’ view of the
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