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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U.S., Russia, Turkey, and Saudi meet on Syria war
The foreign ministers of the United States, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia met Thursday in Vienna to work through their differences on the eve of talks on the war in Syria. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and ministers Sergei
China signs deal for 100 Airbus A320s: manufacturer
China signed a contract to buy 100 A320 aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus on Thursday, a spokesman for the firm told AFP, worth $9.7 billion at list prices. The deal, signed as German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Beijing, also includes
FBI probes violent school arrest of black female teen caught on video
A girl who refused to surrender her phone after texting in math class was flipped backward and tossed across the classroom floor by a sheriff’s deputy, prompting a federal civil rights probe on Tuesday. The sheriff said the girl “may
Witherspoon and Copeland among top glamorous women
Reese Witherspoon, Misty Copeland, Caitlyn Jenner, and five women touched by the South Carolina church massacre and lauded in the aftermath as “The Peacemakers of Charleston” are among this year’s honorees as Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year. Victoria Beckham,
Swift files counterclaim in groping lawsuit
Taylor Swift filed a counterclaim against a former Denver radio host who sued her after he said he lost his job because of false accusations that he inappropriately touched her during a photo session. David Mueller sued Swift in US
Sarpong dies of apparent suicide
London-born model and TV actor Sam Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge. Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said the
Michelle Obama to visit Qatar, Jordan to discuss girls’ education
Michelle Obama will travel to Qatar and Jordan next month to continue her longstanding efforts to promote girls’ education, the White House said Wednesday. The U.S. first lady will visit a school in Amman built with technical and financial support
No immediate increase in Syria anti-ISIS campaign
The U.S.-led coalition attacking ISIS militants showed no immediate sign of increasing strikes in Syria, figures released on Wednesday showed, even though the Pentagon chief has said America would intensify its campaign. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday said the
Kerry: Vienna talks chance to save Syria from ‘hell’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Wednesday that this week’s international talks on the war in Syria will not find an immediate political solution but nevertheless represent the best hope available. “While finding a way forward on Syria
Suge Knight, Katt Williams plead not guilty in robbery case
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and comedian Katt Williams pleaded not guilty Tuesday to robbery charges filed against them after a celebrity photographer accused them of taking her camera last year. The pair appeared briefly in a Los Angeles
Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez to divorce after 2 years
Halle Berry and actor Olivier Martinez are ending their two-year marriage and say they want to proceed with the best interests of their young son in mind. The actors released a joint statement announcing the divorce on Tuesday, a day
U.S. weighs special forces in Syria, helicopters in Iraq
The United States is considering sending a small number of special operations forces to Syria and attack helicopters to Iraq as it weighs options to build momentum in the battle against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), U.S. officials
Pentagon investigates Afghan sex abuse cover-up claims
U.S. defense officials said they were opening an investigation into allegations of child sex abuse by Afghan security forces and reports that U.S. personnel deliberately overlooked it. The probe by the Pentagon‘s inspector general comes on Tuesday, after The New
Military solution ‘impossible’ in parts of Mideast
A military solution is “impossible” in parts of the Middle East, U.S. CIA chief John Brennan said, arguing that it was hard to picture effective central governments in some countries as they exist today. Brennan, who spoke at an intelligence
Talks on ending Syria conflict to include Iran
Iran will be invited to participate in talks in Vienna on Friday to discuss ending the conflict in Syria, a dialogue aimed at finding a framework for political transition in Damascus, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday. An official
Obama calls Saudi king to discuss regional issues
Saudi King Salman received a phone call from U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday, the Saudi state news agency SPA said. The leaders discussed “bilateral relations, the situation in the region, in addition to developments in the regional and international
Defense chief: U.S. to boost anti-ISIS attacks in Iraq, Syria
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday said the United States will ramp up attacks on militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, with additional air strikes and even direct action on the ground. Testifying before the Senate Armed
Adele’s ‘Hello’ video smashes Vevo record with 27m views
Adele’s first music video in four years smashed records at entertainment platform Vevo.com, delivering more than 27 million views in the first 24 hours after its release last week. Vevo said that the British singer’s “Hello” video, which debuted exclusively
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