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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Sandstorm brings down flag from world’s tallest flagpole
The giant Saudi flag hoisted onto the world’s tallest flagpole was brought down by powerful winds amid a sandstorm in Jeddah on Friday afternoon. Pictures of the flag that was ripped off the pole were posted on social media by
‘We have a strong mission in Brisbane’
BRISBANE: G-20 leaders representing the bulk of the world’s economic and diplomatic firepower kick off summit talks Saturday under pressure to arrest climate change, rehabilitate global growth and fight the scourge of Ebola. The chairman of the summit in Brisbane,
Algeria’s president hospitalized in France
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who suffered a stroke last year, has been admitted to hospital in the French Alpine city of Grenoble, French government and police sources said. “He was taken into care at Grenoble mutualist clinic yesterday,” a police
Hagel says top-to-bottom changes needed in nuke force
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering top-to-bottom changes in how the nation’s nuclear arsenal is managed, vowing to invest billions of dollars more to fix what ails a force beset by leadership lapses, security flaws and sagging morale. Hagel is
France’s Fabius says key questions remain on Iran nuclear deal
France said on Thursday that important questions still needed to be resolved regarding Iran’s nuclear program but that it hoped to reach an agreement by Nov. 24. “I hope that we will be able to achieve an agreement but there
G-20: Kingdom’s focus on global economic growth, job creation
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, arrived in Brisbane on Thursday with a high-power delegation for the G-20 Summit that will focus on the key challenges of global economic growth, job creation and shielding nations from financial
E-governance mandatory, no excuse for delay: Muqrin
Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin, second deputy premier, has urged all government bodies to switch to electronic systems, saying that they cannot have any excuses for delays because the state has poured massive resources into these new technologies. Prince Muqrin made
Yemeni president’s dismissal from party disputed
Senior figures in southern Yemen of the General People’s Congress rejected Thursday a move to dismiss President Abdrabuh Mansur from the party. The political bureau of the GNC, headed by former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, had announced Hadi’s sacking on
Hagel says air war against ISIS will intensify
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Thursday the U.S.-led air war against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will intensify and that the American people must prepare for a long and difficult struggle. Hagel defended the U.S. strategy
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Australia for G20 summit
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in the northern Australian city of Brisbane on Thursday, joining world leaders for the G20 summit. Leaders of G20 countries this year will discuss economic growth, employment and ways to avoid financial
Russian bomber patrols to reach Gulf of Mexico
Russia’s long-range bombers will range from the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico on regular patrol missions, the military said Wednesday, a show of muscle reflecting tensions with the West over Ukraine. A statement from Defense
Egypt’s Sisi decrees law on deporting foreign prisoners
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a decree on Wednesday allowing him to repatriate foreign prisoners in Egypt, state media said, a move that could enable the release of an Al Jazeera journalist now serving a seven-year jail term. Peter Greste,
Iran says it has responded to Obama’s letters
A top security official in Iran said Wednesday the Islamic Republic has written back in response to letters sent by U.S. President Barack Obama, the first acknowledgement of such correspondence. However, it’s not clear whether Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Libyan PM al-Thinni visits Saudi Arabia
Libya’s internationally-recognized Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni, facing a power struggle with Islamists, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, official media reported. Al-Thinni landed in the capital Riyadh where he “was received by Dr. Musaed al-Aiban, minister of state and member
Demolition of historical buildings needs SCTA approval
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, has directed authorities to refrain from demolishing any historical building without first seeking approval from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA). The crown prince also called on authorities to
Syria detains prominent Damascus-based dissident
Syrian authorities detained a prominent Damascus-based writer and dissident Wednesday as he was trying to leave the country, his political party said. Louay Hussein was taken into custody at the Syria-Lebanon border as he was heading to Spain to visit
Anti-ISIS strikes have killed 865 people in Syria
Air strikes by U.S.-led forces in Syria have killed 865 people, including 50 civilians, since the start of the campaign in late September against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, a group monitoring the war said on Wednesday.
Germany eyes energy investments in Pakistan, says Merkel
BERLIN: Germany is looking to increase its investment in Pakistan’s energy sector, provided companies are reassured about the security situation, Chancellor Angela Merkel said during a visit by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Merkel said Germany’s KfW state development bank
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