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
Qatar says released Taliban detainees not back to militant activities
style=”text-align: center;”> Qatar’s foreign minister on Monday denied reports that one of five high-level Taliban detainees transferred from the Guantanamo Bay prison to Qatar has attempted to re-engage in militant activity. “It’s totally false,” Foreign Minister Khaled al-Attiya said. “They
Obama decries ‘cowardice, depravity’ of ISIS
style=”text-align: center;”> U.S. President Barack Obama decried the “cowardice and depravity” of the Islamic State on Tuesday, saying the apparent burning alive of a Jordanian pilot would only strengthen international resolve to destroy the extremists. Obama said First Lieutenant Maaz
Hagel: U.S. may need ground troops in Iraq
Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an interview on Friday the United States might eventually need to send non-combat ground troops to Iraq to help turn back Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) forces. Hagel, who announced his
Pentagon confirms U.S. talks with Yemen’s Houthis
U.S. officials are holding discussions with representatives of the Shiite militia in Yemen who have forced the resignation of the country’s president, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday. But the discussions with the Houthi militiamen do not amount to an agreement
Microsoft profit dips as revenue rises
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft has reported that its quarterly profit dipped but revenue increased in a sign that it is adapting to lifestyles centered on mobile devices and cloud services. Bright spots during the three-month period ending December 31 included rising
India nuke deals still thorny for America
NEW DELHI: India and America’s declaration of a breakthrough in contentious nuclear energy cooperation has been met with a lukewarm response from industry and analysts. Few expect the potentially lucrative Indian market to suddenly become less complicated for US nuclear
Obama, Republicans to meet Saudi King Salman
President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation including top officials and Republican foreign policy veterans to Riyadh on Tuesday to meet new Saudi King Salman. Joining Obama in paying respects following the death of King Abdullah will be Republican
Ex-CIA officer convicted in New York Times leak case
A former CIA officer was convicted in federal court in Virginia on Monday in a case about whether he leaked classified information to a New York Times reporter about a failed U.S. effort to undermine Iran’s nuclear weapons program, a
Modi vows business-friendly India to American executives
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to banish India’s reputation as a tough place to do business Monday, promising a competitive tax regime and an end to excessive red tape in a pitch to US executives delivered alongside Barack
U.S. closing embassy in Yemen amid turmoil
The United States is closing its embassy in Yemen to the public until further notice amid political turmoil after the government resigned under pressure from the Houthi rebel movement. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution and
Colombian beauty crowned Miss Universe
DORAL, United States: Colombia’s Paulina Vega was crowned Miss Universe Sunday, beating out contenders from the United States, Ukraine, Jamaica and The Netherlands at the world’s top beauty pageant in Florida. The 22-year-old model and business student triumphed over 87
Controversial ‘Sniper’ tops BO for 2nd week
LOS ANGELES: Clint Eastwood’s mega-hit “American Sniper” was the top film at North American movie houses for a second week, despite controversy over what some feel is a jingoistic message and graphic violence. The war drama, based on the true
Modi, Obama announce nuclear breakthrough after Delhi talks
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra and US President Barack Obama announced they had reached an agreement Sunday to break the deadlock that has been stalling a civilian nuclear power agreement. “I am pleased that six years after we signed
Fighter jets escort U.S. airliners after bomb threat
A pair of F-16 fighter jets escorted two U.S. commercial airliners to their landing in Atlanta on Saturday following a bomb threat online, an aviation spokesman said. A threat posted to Twitter prompted the jets to be scrambled for the
Congress could consider war vote against ISIS by spring, says official
The U.S. Congress will vote over whether to introduce new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria by spring, House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. “I expect the president is going
U.S. nurse sentenced over support for ISIS
A 19-year-old Colorado woman and Muslim convert who admitted that she planned to travel overseas to join Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants was sentenced on Friday to four years in federal prison as she renounced the violence
U.S. sees no change in close ties with Saudi Arabia
The United States does not expect any change in its relations with Saudi Arabia following the death of longtime king Abdullah and the ascension of Salman, the State Department said Friday. “We have a long history of cooperation. We don’t
World pays tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah
World leaders on Friday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, with President Barack Obama hailing him as a bold leader and French President François Hollande describing him as “a statesman whose work has profoundly marked the history
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