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: Americas
Clinton outlines 5-point plan to take on ISIS
U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday outlined how she would stop homegrown terrorist attacks such as the San Bernardino, California, massacre. Clinton said the United States should expect more terrorist attacks and must enlist the help of Silicon
Hillary Clinton outlines immigration reform plan
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton proposed on Monday that people applying to be U.S. citizens should get a break in fees and lamented complex immigration laws that she said can tear families apart. In a speech to the annual National
EU diplomats warn U.S. over threat to end visa-free entry
Diplomats from the 28-member European Union on Monday warned they could respond in kind if the United States makes good on plans to end visa-free entry for some EU nationals. After the November 13 terror strikes in Paris and as
U.S. defense chief in Baghdad to discuss ISIS
U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter flew to Baghdad Wednesday for talks on progress in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, an official said. Carter, who on Tuesday visited a Turkish base that has become
Obama: Immigration is our ‘oldest tradition’
President Barack Obama launched a full-throated defense of open immigration policies Tuesday, hailing it as America’s “oldest tradition” amid a fierce election-fueled row over tighter rules. Hours before Republican candidates held a security-focused final presidential debate of the year, Obama
‘Star Wars’ premiere: A blockbuster awakens
Fans cheered the highly anticipated Hollywood premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with standing ovations, applause and screams of delight as the space epic resumes under tight security. Police cordoned off the area around the famed Chinese Theatre on
U.S. seeks more Turkish help against ISIS
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged Turkey on Tuesday to do more to help destroy Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants as he kicked off a tour of the Middle East that aims to drum up regional support
U.S. ‘must do more’ to counter ISIS propaganda
America is coming up far short in its efforts to counter ISIS propaganda, and the extremists’ messages often resonate with younger people, the U.S. military’s top general warned on Monday. “I think we probably do get a C-minus or D
Ex-POW held in Afghanistan to face U.S. court-martial
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo Bay, will face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in a general court-martial, instead of a
Kerry to explore Assad’s future, Syria peace process in Kremlin talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will use talks in Moscow on Tuesday to try to narrow differences with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the role of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in any political transition, a senior State Department official
Obama warns ISIS leaders ‘you are next’
U.S. President Barack Obama voiced renewed determination to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group Monday, vowing to win back territory in the Middle East and kill the group’s leaders. Sounding a notably more strident tone, Obama
U.S.-led coalition conduct 22 air strikes on ISIS
The United States and its allies conducted 15 air strikes in Iraq and seven in Syria against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Saturday, the coalition leading the operations said. Six strikes in Ramadi hit multiple ISIS targets,
Kerry: Trump ban on Muslims ‘endangers national security’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry slammed Donald Trump Sunday, saying the Republican frontrunner’s calls to ban Muslims from entering the United States “endanger national security.” “To outright ban people, because they belong to one particular religion? That’s just stunningly
Ex-UK Guantanamo detainee denounces extremism
The last British resident held at Guantanamo Bay has denounced extremism in his first interview since being released in October. Shaker Aamer told the Mail on Sunday that extremists “can get the hell out” if they are that angry with
Protesters with rifles rally outside Texas mosque
About 20 people, half of them armed with rifles, have rallied outside a suburban Dallas mosque against Islamist violence and Syrian refugee resettlement. The demonstration Saturday organized by the Bureau of American-Islamic Relations drew a counter-demonstration by about 50 people.
Suspected arson attack on California mosque
Authorities in California have launched a probe after a fire broke out on Friday at a mosque in California, officials said. A spokeswoman for the Riverside County Fire Department told AFP that firefighters had rushed to the Islamic Society of
U.S. vows stepped up fight on ISIS group
The United States will intensify its efforts to destroy the ISIS militant group, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter pledged Friday. A U.S.-led coalition began bombing the group in both countries last year, after the miiltants overran large areas in a
Michelle raps up a storm in college video
She has won plaudits for her smarts and style, even her funk dancing skills, but Michelle Obama was less known as a rapper — until now. The American first lady and Harvard Law School graduate throws down some rhymes in
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