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
Iraqi troops fortify positions in freed Mosul areas
Iraqi troops on Sunday fortified their positions in Mosul neighborhoods retaken from ISIS as their advance toward the city center was slowed by sniper fire and suicide bombings, as well as concern over the safety of civilians. “The biggest hindrance
Sisi: Don’t ‘jump to conclusions’ on Donald Trump
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has praised US President-elect Donald J. Trump, saying that his inflammatory statements from the campaign trail do not necessarily reflect the actions he will take as president. Sisi, in an interview with Portuguese news agency LUSA
Trump announces key cabinet appointments
US President-Elect Donald Trump Friday picked three key members of his team, following his election last week. The appointments are Senator Jeff Sessions as attorney general, US Representative for Kansas, Mike Pompeo as CIA director, and Michael Flynn – a
Former Saudi social affairs minister elected new OIC chief
Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministers, unanimously, approved, during an emergency meeting held in Makkah (READ MORE), the election of Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen as the new Secretary-general of the Organization of
Iraqi forces drive ISIS from Tal Afar airbase
Iraqi Shiite militias said on Wednesday they had driven ISIS fighters from an air base west of Mosul, a victory which would threaten the group’s supply route from Syria to its last major stronghold in Iraq. “The airport of Tal
Mouallimi: Assad’s regime and allies destroying Syria
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abdullah al-Mouallimi, on Wednesday accused the Syrian regime and their Russian, Iranian and Hezbollah allies of bombing and destroying Syrian cities. Mouallimi pointed out that Aleppo is witnessing a dramatic situation, with most
Egypt court overturns death sentence against Mursi, orders retrial
Egypt’s Court of Cassation has overturned a death sentence against deposed Islamist President Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered a retrial. Mursi was sentenced to death in June 2015 in connection with a mass jail break during the
Putin, Trump speak by phone, aim for ‘constructive cooperation’: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday agreed to work towards “constructive cooperation”, including on fighting terrorism, the Kremlin said. In their first phone call since Trump won the Nov. 8 election, they agreed to “channel”
Support for Palestinian refugees religious duty, says Riyadh
The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace, on Monday reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Palestinian refugees out of the Kingdom’s belief that it is a religious and humanitarian duty. The Cabinet
China’s Xi tells Trump cooperation is only choice
Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President-elect Donald Trump in a telephone call that cooperation was the only choice for relations between the two countries, Chinese state media said, in their first interaction since the US election. Trump had lambasted
US role ‘more important than ever’ under Trump: UAE
The UAE has urged President Donald Trump’s United States to develop a stronger strategy on the Middle East, after a “disconcerting vacuum” seen during Obama years. Anwar Gargash, the country’s minister of state for foreign affairs, said that the influence
Hadi: Yemenis do not want peace ‘distorted by lies’
Yemen’s President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi said that the people of Yemen do not want peace that is “distorted by lies” but rather a lasting and comprehensive peace plan based on ending the coup by the Houthi militias, Al Arabiya News
Iraqi troops recapture site of Assyrian city
Iraqi soldiers have captured Nimrud, the site of an ancient Assyrian city overrun by ISIS militants two years ago, a military statement said on Sunday. “Troops from the Ninth Armoured Division liberated Nimrud town completely and raised the Iraqi flag
France’s Hollande: Trump win ‘opens period of uncertainty’
French President Francois Hollande, who once said Donald Trump made him want to retch, warned Wednesday that the Republican billionaire’s stunning victory in the US election “opens a period of uncertainty.” In an initial televised reaction, Hollande offered only brief
Saudi King to Trump: Let us work for peaceful
Custodian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had a telephone conversation with President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, during which he congratulated him on winning the presidential election, Saudi Arabia’s official news agency SPA has announced. During the conversation,
Saudi crown prince, deputy crown prince congratulate Trump
The Saudi crown prince and the deputy crown prince have sent on Wednesday their warmest wishes to Donald Trump for winning the US elections, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who is also
Clinton offers to work with Trump
Hillary Clinton delivered her final remarks of the presidential election after a devastating loss to Donald Trump. Clinton conceded her election loss to Republican Donald Trump and said she offered to work with the president-elect. “Last night I congratulated Donald
Trump vows to unify a deeply divided nation
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to unify a deeply divided nation, having scored a stunning victory backed by extraordinary support from working-class America. “I say it is time for us to come together as one united people,” Trump told
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