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
Some 1.6 mln still powerless in US Southeast after Hurricane Matthew
The number of homes and businesses without power after Hurricane Matthew pummeled the US Southeast’s Atlantic coast over the weekend dropped to almost 1.6 million by Sunday night after the storm moved out to sea, according to local electric companies.
John McCain pulls support from Trump after lewd comments
Senator John McCain, a senior figure in the Republican Party who was its 2008 presidential nominee, formally withdrew his support Saturday for Donald Trump over lewd remarks that threw his White House campaign into disarray. “I have wanted to support
Trump, Clinton tackle Syria crisis in second debate
US presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump went head to head in the second debate where the Syrian refugee crisis and Muslim-American issues were the focus of the town hall discussions that has been dubbed “the worst televised debate
Hurricane’s blow was less than feared: ‘We are blessed’
A weakening Hurricane Matthew lashed Georgia and the Carolinas on Saturday in what appeared to be the last leg of its march up the East Coast, leaving in its wake millions of Americans relieved that one of the most fearsome
Early voting allows voters to react quickly after debates
In a videotaped midnight apology, Donald Trump declared “I was wrong and I apologize” after being caught on tape making shockingly vulgar and sexually charged comments. Yet he also defiantly dismissed the revelations as “nothing more than a distraction” from
US vows response to Russian hack at ‘time and place of our choosing’
US officials formally accused the Russian government of trying to “interfere” with the American presidential election, and vowed to respond at an undisclosed time and place. The assertion against Russia comes with relations already frayed over NATO defenses and stalled
Four dead in Florida from hurricane Matthew
The United States marked its first four fatalities from Hurricane Matthew as the powerful storm lashed the Florida coast after killing more than 400 people in Haiti, officials said Friday. A 58-year-old woman suffered cardiac arrest in her home in
Hurricane Matthew: More than 300 dead in Southern Haiti
Hurricane Matthew killed more than 300 people as it smashed through southern Haiti, a senator from the region said Thursday. Senator Herve Fourcand said that figure is still preliminary, as some areas hit by the powerful storm are still inaccessible.
Hurricane Matthew could hit Florida as death toll rises to 140
Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States on Thursday after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti, on its deadly northward march. As Matthew blew through the
Former US attorney general slams JASTA law
Former US Attorney General Michael Mukasey has slammed the congress override of President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill. “JASTA would hurt the United States a lot more than it helps any of the
LA police defend weekend fatal shootings of black men
Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck defended the actions of officers involved in two fatal shootings of black men over the weekend that touched off protests and raised tensions. Beck said one of the victims, 18-year-old Carnell Snell Jr, was
Clinton edges ahead of Trump in post-debate poll bump
Hillary Clinton has pulled ahead of presidential rival Donald Trump in a new national poll out Friday, just days after her strong showing in the first televised debate. The Democrat and former secretary of state bested her Republican rival by
Senate votes to override Obama veto of 9/11 bill
The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put US troops and interests
Russia makes public parts of US deal on Syria
Russia has made public parts of a deal it struck with the United States on Syria, the country’s foreign ministry said after publishing a leaking of the papers appeared in US media. “We are publishing the text of all Russia-US
Trump, Clinton trade jibes in first debate
Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Hillary Clinton faced off for the first time in what could be considered the most-watched presidential debate in US history. A record 100 million people are expected to watch the first television debate between
Canadian diplomat’s son in deadly Florida shooting deported homes
A Canadian diplomat’s teenage son has been deported from the United States following his involvement in a fatal drug-related shooting, effectively nullifying the house arrest and probation he had been sentenced to serve, a national news agency reported on Sunday.
Ted Cruz, once a bitter rival, endorses Donald Trump
Two months after his refusal to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy prompted outrage at the Republican National Convention, Senator Ted Cruz said Friday that he would vote for his former bitter primary rival. “After many months of careful consideration, of
Trump campaign plans $140 million ad buy
Donald Trump’s campaign is planning for what it says will amount to $140 million worth of advertising from now until Election Day. The total, if executed, would include $100 million in television airtime and $40 million in digital ads, according
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