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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Grand mufti hails security forces’ drive against drugs
Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has praised the accomplishments of Saudi security forces in the campaign against drugs and highlighted the adverse effects of banned substances on society. “The security forces have seized huge quantities of drugs in the last
20-nation military drill launched in Saudi Arabia
A military drill named “North Thunder” was launched in northern Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Countries participating in the drill included Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain, Senegal, Sudan, Kuwait, Maldives, Morocco, Pakistan, Chad, Turkey, Tunisia, Comoros, Djibouti, Oman,
Reformists take lead in Iran parliament vote
Reformists and moderate conservatives were leading in parliamentary elections according to early results Saturday, an indication President Hassan Rowhani may face a more friendly house to pursue his domestic agenda. Early returns from Friday’s polls show that none of the
Trump’s new ally opens doors to more money
Donald Trump’s endorsement from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie opens up a wide network of donors, advisers and prominent elected officials whom the billionaire has not yet been able to attract to his unorthodox bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Syria ceasefire agreement comes into effect
A cessation of hostilities in Syria came into effect at the agreed time of midnight on Saturday (2200 GMT Friday), under a U.S.-Russian plan whichwarring sides in the five-year conflict have said would to commit to. Syria’s government and insurgents
Obama: U.S. will prevail in fight against ISIS
President Barack Obama directed his national security team Thursday to press the U.S.-led international campaign to destroy ISIS “on all fronts.” He also expressed hope that a proposed cease-fire in Syria will lead to a political settlement to end the
Polling ends in Iran elections, vote counting starts
Iranians across the Islamic Republic voted Friday in the country’s first election since its landmark nuclear deal with world powers, deciding whether to further empower moderates to back President Hassan Rouhani or side with hard-liners long suspicious of the West.
France: British people will vote to stay in EU
France said Friday it believed British people would vote against leaving the European Union in a referendum this summer, with the looming vote contributing to current global “uncertainty”. Speaking in Hong Kong en route to a meeting of G20 officials
Cruz, Rubio team up against Trump in key debate
Rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio mounted a furious assault against Donald Trump in Thursday’s Republican presidential primary debate, blasting the frontrunner for hiring foreigners and challenging his commitment to conservative principles. Knowing that they need to change the campaign
U.S., China agree on U.N. North Korea resolution
The United States and China have agreed on a U.N. resolution on North Korea’s nuclear “provocations,” the White House announced Wednesday, with diplomats saying it would include fresh sanctions and could go to a Security Council vote soon. Diplomats at
Egyptians slam Sisi after ‘listen to me only’ speech
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who once enjoyed widespread popular support, has come under withering criticism from Egyptians on social media after delivering a long televised speech on Wednesday. Signs are growing that the former army chief, who seized power in
Makkah governor supports Arab Orphan Day initiative
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal sponsored the Arab Orphan Day recently. The event was organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs in the region. The governor expressed appreciation for the event. The Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs of
Resilient Kingdom will defeat threats
The situation in Saudi Arabia is stable and the nation will survive and succeed despite regional threats and uncertainty, Prince Turki Al-Faisal has said. “We are all partners in the consolidation of our Islamic values and trustees in the preservation
French president suggests Argentina help with Syrian crisis
French President Francois Hollande suggested Wednesday that Argentina could take in some of the hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing civil war. The idea appeared to be an off-the-cuff comment during a news conference by Hollande and Argentine President Mauricio
U.N. considers resolution to back Syria ceasefire
U.N. Security Council diplomats are discussing a draft resolution that would endorse the deal on cessation of hostilities in Syria, diplomats said Wednesday. Russia and the United States, which negotiated the ceasefire deal, are working on a text that could
Armenian president creates coalition with anti-Turkish party
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian on Wednesday invited a fiercely anti-Turkish party to join his government, in a controversial power-sharing deal highlighting a stalemate in efforts to normalize ties with arch-foe Ankara. The Armenian Revolutionary Federation, or Dashnaktsutyun, took three ministerial
King chairs meeting of Fahd charity board
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday the first trustee meeting of the King Fahd Charity Foundation. Addressing the meeting, the country’s leader paid tribute to the late King Fahd, describing
Prince Khaled reviews projects in Al-Muwayh
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal visited Al-Muwayh on behalf of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman to follow up on projects in the province. “On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in accordance
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