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
Consumer spending, auto sales boost US growth
The US Federal Reserve says steady consumer spending and an improving housing market spurred modest US economic growth in the late summer, though factory output was sluggish in part because of the strong dollar. The Fed said in its latest
Tesla cars can now almost drive themselves
High-end electric vehicle maker Tesla is taking a major step toward self-driving cars by installing new autopilot software in North America to automatically change lanes, manage speed and even hit the brakes. Self-driving capabilities — previously limited to cars tested
Close Clinton aide testifies before US Benghazi committee
A longtime, close aide to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, testified Friday before the US House committee investigating the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, as the panel faced fresh criticism from Republicans and Democrats about the purpose of
Tripoli confirms two new Lockerbie suspects, including Qaddafi spy chief
The two new Libyan suspects in the Lockerbie bombing probe are Abdullah al-Senussi, the former spy chief of ousted leader Muammar Qaddafi, and a second man, Muhammad Abu Ejaila, a spokesman for the government in Tripoli said on Friday. Senussi
Canada envoy who hid Americans in Tehran hostage crisis dies
A former Canadian ambassador lauded for helping to shelter American diplomats after the U.S. embassy in Tehran was stormed in 1979 – inspiring the hit movie “Argo” – has died on Thursday. Ken Taylor was 81. “It’s with sadness I
U.S. Afghanistan mission extended into 2017
When President Barack Obama leaves office in 15 months, he’ll hand his successor military conflicts in the two countries where he promised to end prolonged war: Afghanistan and Iraq. There will be far fewer troops in each, and the American
Third baby thrown out of New York building in 3 months
A 6-month-old girl died on Thursday after being thrown out of the window of a New York City apartment building, the third such tragedy in three months, police said. Her mother was in custody, Police responding to a 911 call
Obama and Erdogan vow to step up ISIS fight
U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday vowed to step up the fight against ISIS and strengthen Syria’s moderate opposition. Speaking by telephone in the wake of Saturday’s bomb attack in Ankara that killed 99
U.S. ‘ready to drop’ weapons to Syria rebels
The U.S. military is poised to boost its supply runs to rebels fighting ISIS militants in northern Syria, a U.S. official said Thursday, days after an initial air drop of ammunition. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official told AFP
Beijing warns US — Hands off South China Sea
Beijing warned Thursday that it would “firmly oppose” infringement of its sovereignty after indications Washington will soon send warships close to its artificial islands in the South China Sea. Tensions have mounted since China transformed reefs in the area —
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay join U.N. Security Council
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay were elected on Thursday to the U.N. Security Council during an uncontested vote held at the General Assembly. The five countries ran unopposed for the non-permanent seats after regional groups put them forward as
Rapper Jay Z testifies in Arabic music dispute
Jay Z told a jury Wednesday that he believes he has a valid license to use Arabic music featured on his 1999 hit “Big Pimpin’” that is now the subject of a copyright infringement trial. The rap superstar spent roughly
Kanye West – U.S. president and ‘American Idol?’
Kanye West apparently isn’t limiting his ambitions to a planned White House run. The rapper may also be hoping to be the next “American Idol.” West turned up to audition for the final, upcoming season of the television talent show
Obama to slow US troop withdrawals from Afghanistan: official
The US military will slow its withdrawal from Afghanistan, keeping thousands of troops in the war-ravaged country through 2017, President Barack Obama will announce Thursday. The shift in Obama’s planning marks the latest delay to his plans to get out
Twitter names ex-Google executive Kordestani executive chairman
Twitter Inc. said it appointed former Google executive Omid Kordestani as its executive chairman. Twitter’s shares were up 1 percent to $29.36 in early trading after the company’s newly appointed chief executive, Jack Dorsey, tweeted the appointment. Twitter had said
Apple to open Dubai, Abu Dhabi stores on October 29
The U.S. technology giant Apple is set to open its first two dedicated UAE stores on Oct. 29, it was announced on Thursday. The long-awaited Apple Stores will be located at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and Yas
Jeb Bush says Putin’s Russia should face consequences over Syria
Republican Jeb Bush vowed on Tuesday to take a more aggressive approach to countering Russia if he is elected president next year, calling Vladimir Putin an “agile adversary” who is exploiting a vacuum of U.S. leadership in Syria and elsewhere.
J Law tackles Hollywood sexism
One of Hollywood’s top movie stars Jennifer Lawrence hit out against film industry sexism in a blunt essay Tuesday for an online feminist newsletter. The Oscar-winning actress blasted pay inequality between the sexes in her post for Lenny, a newsletter
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