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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ISIS ‘use mustard gas’ in Deir Ezzor airport attack
ISIS militants attacked Syrian army troops with mustard gas in an offensive against a Syrian military airport in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor that borders Iraq, state media said on late Monday. Syrian state media did not disclose how
Turkey’s Erdogan says no room for dialogue in Kurdish conflict
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday ruled out reviving peace talks with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and vowed to stamp out the conflict, at its deadliest in two decades, once and for all. Two members of the security
Saudi Arabia, India sign cooperation accords
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated their resolve to achieve strategic partnership in the entire gamut of bilateral relations between the two countries. In a meeting held at al-Yamamah Palace here, the two
Saudi Arabia ‘sees progress’ in ending Yemen war
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said there has been “significant progress” in talks between the warring sides of the year-long Yemeni conflict and a resolution will be reached soon. “There is significant progress in negotiations, and we
US Republicans back Egypt’s Sisi despite rights concerns
A US Republican delegation visiting Cairo on Sunday said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the “right man at the right time” for Egypt even as Washington criticizes alleged rights abuses in the country. The six-member delegation led by hawkish senator
Erdogan: US candidates target Muslims
Islamophobia is on the rise in the United States and US presidential candidates have targeted Muslims during the election campaign, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan, a pious man who has styled himself as a champion for Muslims
Obama: World must prevent ISIS ‘dirty bombs’
US President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Friday to do more to safeguard vulnerable nuclear facilities to prevent “madmen” from groups like ISIS from getting their hands on an atomic weapon or a radioactive “dirty bomb.” Speaking at a
Leaders warn of risk of nuke-armed terrorists
World leaders declared progress Friday in securing nuclear materials worldwide but warned of a persistent and harrowing threat: terrorists getting their hands on a nuclear bomb. “It would change our world,” President Barack Obama said. Obama, addressing a nuclear security
US reaffirms support to Iraqi leader Abadi
US Vice President Joe Biden offered Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi the support of the United States in the country’s political reform efforts, the White House said on Friday. It said that in a phone call with Abadi, Biden “also
Turkey PM visits Kurdish city after attacks
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Friday made a rare visit to the Kurdish-dominated city of Diyarbakir, declaring he was “not scared” after an attack blamed on rebels that killed seven police. Officials pointed the finger at the outlawed Kurdistan
Modi’s Saudi visit part of push to ‘de-hyphenate’ India from Pakistan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia on Sunday is part of a broader diplomatic offensive to put pressure on arch rival Pakistan by forging ties with some of Islamabad’s closest allies, Indian ruling party and government officials
Saudi King receives US Congress delegation
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a US Republican Congress delegation in Riyadh on Thursday. The delegation was headed by Senator Lindsey Graham and included Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina and David Perdu of Georgia, as well as Congressmen David
KSA plans $2 trillion fund for post-oil era
Saudi Arabia plans to set up a $2 trillion megafund for post-oil era, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman laid out his vision for the Public Investment Fund, which
Trump abandons pledge: Says no to backing another Republican nominee
Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Tuesday abandoned a pledge to support a party presidential nominee other than himself, a sign of increasing friction with chief rival Ted Cruz. “No, I don’t anymore,” Trump replied, when asked at a CNN town
Obama unlikely to meet Erdogan during US visit
President Barack Obama is not expected to hold sit-down talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan when he visits Washington later this week for a nuclear security summit, amid deep divisions between the two NATO nations. Several heads of
Iraqi PM to present new cabinet lineup to parliament
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said he would present to parliament on Thursday his new cabinet lineup aimed at fighting corruption, in keeping with a deadline set by the legislature earlier in the week. Abadi announced more than six weeks
Libya requests UN sanctions exemption for sovereign wealth fund
Libya is asking the UN Security Council to approve a sanctions exemption for its blacklisted sovereign wealth fund to halt billion-dollar losses caused by ineffective management of frozen assets, according to a letter released on Wednesday. The letter from Libya’s
Assad ‘willing to form new govt’ with opposition
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said it would not be difficult to agree on a new government including opposition figures, but his opponents responded on Wednesday that no administration would be legitimate while he remained in office. Assad, bolstered by
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