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: News
CIA chief says criticism of Iran deal ‘disingenuous’
CIA director John Brennan gave a staunch defense of the framework nuclear deal with Iran on Tuesday, calling some criticism of the accord “disingenuous” while expressing surprise at Tehran’s concessions. In his first public remarks since the outline agreement was
Saudi diplomat: GCC and U.S. agree on Iran’s support of Houthis
Washington and Riyadh are in agreement over the support Iran is providing the Houthi rebels in Yemen, Saudi ambassador to the United States Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday. “Iran provides financial support for the Houthis and helps them in building
Saudi U.N. envoy slams Russia’s request on Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the U.N., Abdullah Al-Moalami, said Saturday that Russia’s call for a humanitarian pause in Yemen is only aimed at troubling a draft resolution by Gulf Arab states and Jordan that is being negotiating by the
Decisive Storm brought glory to the Islamic world, says Al-Sudais
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, said that the Kingdom’s efforts to defend the oppressed and deter the oppressors have added prestige, power and glory to the Arab and Islamic nations. In an
Lebanese Hezbollah MP praises U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
A Lebanese Hezbollah MP has praised the Iran nuclear deal struck last week as a “victory” for the Islamic Republic. The Hezbollah lawmaker said the deal gives Iran “global recognition,” in comments to local news site Daily Star Lebanon. “There
Saleh ‘has fled Yemen’
Yemeni Foreign Minister Riad Yassine has claimed that the ousted former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh had left Yemen on a Russian airplane sent to Sanaa to evacuate Russian diplomats. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, a sister publication of Arab News,
Algeria evacuates 160 citizens from Yemen
Algeria evacuated 160 of its citizens from war-torn Yemen on Saturday as a Saudi-led coalition continued a bombing campaign against rebel targets in the Arabian peninsula, national news agency APS reported. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika called for the operation after monitoring
Iran ‘to resume’ nuclear activities if deal fails
Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday that Tehran would be able to return to its nuclear activities if the West withdraws from a pact that is to be finalized in June, according to the Associated Press. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign
Syria bans domestic activist from attending Moscow talks
A key activist in Syria’s “tolerated” opposition said Saturday he cannot attend peace talks in Moscow next week because Damascus refuses to lift his travel ban. “Neither I nor my movement will take part in the meeting in Moscow because
King Fahd was my second father, says the monarch
“I am honored to celebrate with you tonight the life of my second father Fahd bin Abdulaziz, who raised and guided me from a young age.” These were the remarks of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman during
Coalition: Houthis targeting civilians to gain sympathy
Operation Decisive Storm strikes are based on accurate military information and all enemy targets are authentic and far removed from civilian areas. This was disclosed by Brig. Gen. Ahmad Al-Assiri, consultant at the minister of defense’s office, at a daily
King Salman consults citizens, urges unity
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman consulted with former ministers, military officers and citizens at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, and said the country remained unified and peaceful despite disturbances on its border. “I am delighted to
Saudi defense minister meets U.S. House speaker
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday received in Riyadh the Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner, and his accompanying delegation. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation with regard to the Saudi-led “Decisive
Saudi deputy crown prince receives commander of Malaysian Army
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Interior Mohammed bin Naif received Tuesday the commander of the Malaysian Army in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the commander of the army stressed Malaysia’s support for the Saudi-led
Head of rival govt in Libya capital sacked: MP
The leader of the government in Tripoli, Omar al-Hassi, was sacked Tuesday by the parliament in the Libyan capital, which is under the control of an Islamist-backed militia, a lawmaker said. “The head of the government was dismissed by the
Obama lifts block on delivery of F-16s to Egypt
U.S. President Barack Obama has approved the delivery of a dozen F-16 aircraft to Egypt that had been frozen after a military-led takeover, Agence France-Presse reported. The White House said Obama told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi by phone on
King acknowledges widespread support
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has thanked the international community for supporting the action in Yemen against the Houthis. Presiding over the weekly Council of Ministers meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday, the king briefed
Clock ticks toward Iran nuclear deal deadline
Iran and six world powers ramped up the pace of negotiations on Tuesday ahead of a deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal that was less than 24 hours away, as both sides warned it was crucial to overcome differences that
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