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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Imam receives death threat, says ISIS recruiting in Canada
A Canadian imam known for his pacifist sermons warned Friday that Islamist militant group ISIS was actively recruiting in Canada and said one member issued him a death threat. Syed Soharwardy, founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (ISCC),
Malaysia receives bodies from Flight 17 crash
The bodies and ashes of 20 Malaysians killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine in July arrived home on Friday, the first day of national mourning in the country’s history. It was the first repatriation of
U.S. ready to ‘take action’ against ISIS in Syria
The White House said it was ready to “take action” against any threat to America as it indicated serious consideration of U.S. military strikes against militants of the Islamic State militants in Syria. The Pentagon has warned of the dangers
Israeli air strike kills five in central Gaza
An Israeli air strike on central Gaza early Saturday has claimed the lives of at least five Palestinians of the same family, medical officials said according to Agence France-Presse. An Israeli air strike hit a house in central Gaza before
Philippines to repatriate U.N. troops in Golan, Liberia
The Philippines said Saturday it will repatriate over 400 of its troops serving as U.N. peacekeepers in the Golan Heights and Liberia amid security threats and concerns over the Ebola virus. “To ensure the safety and security of the Philippine
Saudi working women seek recognition
It is common to hear about the social contributions and positive influences made my men in Saudi society. Since men make up a majority of the labor force and have more opportunities than women, prosperity does not seem to be
For $10, British Airways Lets You Hold Airfare for 72 Hours
Finding a great flight price before you’re ready to book can be frustrating — especially when the fare jumps before the next time you search. But more and more airlines are offering a solution, and British Airways and Iberia are
Drunk Passenger on Air India Flight Tied to Plane Seat
A drunk and abusive man was tied to his seat on a flight from Australia to Delhi. The passenger on board an Air India flight from Melbourne on Wednesday had a few drinks before getting unruly. He allegedly ripped the
Video shows ISIS ‘converting’ Yazidis to Islam
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has released a video showing the mass conversion of dozens of members of the Yazidi religious minority to Islam. In the 11 minute video released by the group, an ISIS fighter tells
Iran to send aid to Gaza via Egypt: report
Iran plans to send aid to the beleaguered Gaza Strip after Egypt said it would allow the shipment to enter the Palestinian territory, an Iranian diplomatic source said on Friday. The official IRNA news agency said Cairo had agreed to
Germany ‘regrets’ minister’s claim on Qatar ISIS funding
Germany said Friday it regretted any offence caused to Qatar after a cabinet minister linked the Arab state to financing of jihadist militants in Syria and Iraq. “We regret if there have been any misunderstandings” a foreign ministry spokesman said
Attack on Sunni mosque kills at least 70 in Iraq
The death toll from a shooting attack by Shi’ite militia forces on a Sunni mosque in Iraq on Friday has reached 68, a morgue official said, according to Reuters. An army officer and a police officer said a suicide bomber
Talks resume to end Pakistan political drama
ISLAMABAD: The party of Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan said Friday it was resuming talks with the government aimed at ending tense protests, even as it submitted the resignations of 34 lawmakers from parliament. Former cricketer Khan and populist cleric
U.N.: death toll from Syrian civil war tops 191,000
The death toll from three years of Syria’s civil war has risen to more than 191,000 people, the United Nations reported Friday. The figure, covering the period from March 2011 to April 2014, is the first issued by the U.N.’s
Yemen armed forces on alert as rebel deadline nears
President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi urged Yemen’s armed forces Thursday to “raise their level of vigilance” on the eve of the expiry of a rebel deadline for the government to quit. However, Hadi also sent a delegation to Shiite Zaidi rebel
Iran denies report linking Iraq cooperation to nuclear talks
Iran denied a report that it is ready to help counter Islamic State of Iraq and Syria insurgents in return for progress in negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program. France, one of the six nations in nuclear talks
I’ll chop off UK, U.S. heads, says British female ISIS militant
A woman from London who is a member of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), announced her ambition to become the first UK woman to execute a “UK or U.S terrorist,” British tabloid the Mirror reported on Thursday. “Any
OIC urges steps to protect Al-Aqsa
The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has urged the international community to take effective steps to stop Israeli atrocities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including its recurrent attacks on Al-Aqsa, the third important mosque for Muslims in the world.
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