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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Gulf, US agree joint patrols to block Iran arms
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States have agreed to carry out joint patrols to stop any Iranian arms shipments reaching Yemen, the bloc’s secretary general, Abdullatif al-Zayani, said on Wednesday. Zayani was speaking at a news conference
US voices ‘overwhelming frustration’ with Israeli govt
US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday acknowledged “overwhelming frustration” with the Israeli government and said the systemic expansion of Jewish settlements was moving Israel toward a dangerous “one-state reality” and in the wrong direction. Addressing the J Street lobby
US-Gulf summit to discuss Iranian ‘interference’
The GCC’s secretary general said the upcoming US-Gulf summit on Thursday in the Saudi capital would address Iranian “interference” in the region and support of terrorist groups. In an interview published Tuesday in the London-based Asharq al-Awsat daily, Abdul Latif
Hamas beefs up Egypt border force to ease tensions
Hamas began deploying additional forces on the Gaza border with Egypt on Thursday, the interior ministry said, in an apparent effort to ease Cairo’s concerns about security. “National security forces started today to increase the number of its troops and
Sisi defends giving Red Sea islands to Saudis
Egypt’s president on Wednesday sought to defuse a storm stirred up by his government’s declared intention to hand over control of two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, arguing that he did not surrender Egyptian territory. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi
Palestinian push for UN rebuke of settlements ‘aimed at peace’
A renewed Palestinian drive to persuade the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements is aimed at removing the biggest obstacle to peace and boosting French efforts to broker an agreement, the Palestinian U.N. envoy said on Tuesday. Riyad Mansour,
Turkey decorates Saudi king for close ties
Turkey has decorated Saudi Arabia’s King Salman with the country’s highest state medal in recognition of the close ties between the two countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday bestowed the medal, saying the Saudi monarch had exerted “great
Abbas says ‘urgent’ need for UN resolution on Israeli settlements
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said there is an “urgent” need for a UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements, in an interview with AFP ahead of a multi-country diplomatic tour. “The Security Council is a very important subject because it has now
Jordan, Saudi reject ‘Iranian interference’
After the arrival of the Saudi deputy crown prince to Jordan on Monday, both Riyadh and Amman said in a joint statement that they rejected Iranian interference in the region, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Saudi FM: Red Sea islands have returned to the kingdom
That two Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir, previously occupied by Israel from Egypt, are now Saudi territories, said Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Adel al-Jubeir on Sunday. During an interview with Egyptian channel CBC, Jubeir said that the two
King Salman meets Turkey’s Erdogan
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz was welcomed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after arriving in Turkey’s capital Ankara on Monday. As part of king Salman’s official visit to the country, regional and international issues are expected to be discussed
Turkish cabinet meets in strife-torn southeast as fighting rages
Fighting raged on Monday between Turkish security forces and Kurdish militants in southeast Turkey as the cabinet held an unprecedented meeting on the edge of the restive region to discuss ways of rebuilding its shattered economy. The Turkish army said
Saudi king receives honorary degree from Cairo University
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received here Monday an honorary doctorate from Cairo University for his services to humanity. The monarch, on a state visit to Egypt, was welcomed by President of Cairo University Jaber Nassar and
Cameron faces Parliament for first time in offshore funds row
British Prime Minister David Cameron, under fire over his past investment in an offshore fund, faces an expected grilling on Monday from opposition lawmakers when he addresses Parliament for the first time since the Panama Papers scandal shed light on
Iran says missile program is not negotiable
Iran’s foreign minister is saying the country’s missile program is not up for negotiation with the United States. The missile program and “defense capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran” are not negotiable, said Mohammad Javad Zarif Sunday, after meeting
Sanders seeks more ‘balanced’ US Middle East policy
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders called Sunday for a more balanced US Mideast policy, describing Israel’s actions in the 2014 Gaza war as “disproportionate.” Sanders, who if elected would be the first Jewish US president, was asked on CNN to
King Salman talks ‘unity’ at Egypt’s parliament
Saudi King Salman urged for “unity” and “joint alliance” during his historic speech at Egypt’s parliament on Sunday where he became the first Arab leader to give such address in Cairo. “To remedy issues of our nations, with the Palestinian
Candidates for next UN chief to face nations for first time
For the first time in the 70-year history of the United Nations, all the member states will get a chance to question the candidates for Secretary-General, in a move to make the usually secret selection process for the world’s top
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