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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Saudi preacher denies supporting jihad in Syria
A popular Saudi preacher who previously called for jihad in Syria has recently appeared on television bluntly denying his famous statement, drawing scorn from fans and followers on social media. During an interview with Rotana Khalijia, Sheikh Mohammad al-Arifi denied
UN: Nuclear materials seized in Iraq ‘low grade’
The U.N. nuclear agency said on Thursday it believed materials that Iraq said had been seized by insurgents was “low grade” and did not pose a significant security risk. Iraq told the United Nations in a July 8 letter that
Egypt opens border to wounded Palestinians
Egyptian authorities on Thursday opened the Rafah border crossing to Gaza to receive injured Palestinians, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. Hospitals in north Sinai, which borders Gaza and Israel, have been placed on standby to receive the Palestinians, Egypt’s official MENA
Hagel: Iraq militants pose ‘imminent’ threat
Islamist militants that have swept across Iraq pose a clear and “imminent” danger to the Middle East, Europe and the United States, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday. The Pentagon chief described the rise of Sunni insurgents as a
Israel’s next move: ground invasion of Gaza?
Since the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Protective Edge during overnight hours on Monday, at least 48 Palestinians have been killed – including several senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants as well as an 8 year-old child
US meddling in Gulf issues flayed by GCC
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has been slammed by GCC Secretary-General Abdullatif Al-Zayani, for his interference in Bahrain’s internal affairs. Al-Zayani voiced his “dismay” over the attitude of Tom Malinowski, who met with
Israel air strikes kill 25 on day 3 of Gaza campaign
Five Palestinian children were among 25 people killed GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Five Palestinian children were among 25 people killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza early Thursday, medics said, with most of the bloodshed in the southern city
Turkey calls on Islamic militants to release Turks
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic militants fighting in Iraq to release 49 people seized from the Turkish consulate in Mosul, before the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Erdogan appealed to
Envoy seeks pardon for Pakistani prisoners
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, received Pakistani Ambassador Muhammad Naeem Khan, who is also the assistant secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday. They discussed a number of issues facing Pakistani expats in
U.S. urges countries to combat foreign fighters going to Syria
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder urged countries in Europe and elsewhere on Tuesday to do more to keep their own citizens from traveling to Syria to fight, saying the world cannot allow Syria to become a training ground for violent
UN team on Kashmir asked to leave premises in India
NEW DELHI: India has asked a United Nations military observer group on Kashmir to vacate a government-provided bungalow in New Delhi, in a toughening stance against a mission that Indians have long opposed. New Delhi considers the whole of Kashmir
Klose scores 16th World Cup goal to break all-time record
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Germany striker Miroslav Klose scored after 23 minutes of the World Cup semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 16 goals. Klose had moved level with former Brazil striker Ronaldo on
New India rail minister seeks foreign investment
MUMBAI: India’s new rail minister has proposed allowing foreign investment to modernize the country’s cash-strapped state railways. Sadananda Gowda also outlined plans for a network of high-speed trains, with the first project slated to connect the financial capital, Mumbai, with
Yemen Shiite rebels seize city near capital
Yemeni Shiite rebels seized control Tuesday of the northern city of Amran, near the capital Saana, after three days of fierce fighting, an official said, according to Agence France-Presse. “Amran is now under the control of the Houthi rebels,” the
Al-Shabaab attack Somali presidential palace
Somalia’s Islamist al-Shabab attacked the presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday taking control of the presidential office after heavy gunfire. Al Arabiya correspondent said there were at least three explosions at the palace. Al-Shabaab spokesman Abdulaziz Abu Musab
King Abdullah, Hadi discuss regional developments
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held talks Tuesday with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi at his palace in Jeddah. The two leaders discussed major regional and international developments and ways of expanding bilateral cooperation. Crown Prince
SR2bn company set up for facelift of Madinah
The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, approved Monday the establishment of a joint stock company with a capital of SR1.98 billion to boost Madinah’s development. The new firm, named “Al-Maqar Development Company,” will
Governor orders inmates’ debts to be cleared for their freedom
Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah has instructed relevant authorities to pay debts of “private rights” prisoners in the region in order to release them during this Ramadan, an official statement said. Prince Mishaal, however, pointed out that the prisoners,
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