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
Madonna sparks controversy after wearing Taiwanese flag
Pop diva Madonna has waded into the war of words over Taiwanese identity after draping herself in the island’s flag, sparking ire in China, where any suggestion of independence is scorned. Taiwan’s Apple Daily and Liberty Times newspapers ran photos
Trump accuses Cruz of fraud in Iowa caucuses; Rand Paul out
Donald Trump accused Ted Cruz of fraud in the Iowa caucuses, Rand Paul dropped out of the crowded Republican race and candidates from both major parties focused on New Hampshire before the state’s first-in-the-nation primary next Tuesday. In attacks posted
Obama denounces anti-Muslim bias in mosque visit
President Barack Obama made his first visit to a U.S. mosque on Wednesday, in an effort to allay the fears of Americans accustomed to pop-culture portrayals of Muslims as terrorists, and to reassure Muslim American youth about their place in
Yahoo to narrow focus and cut 15 percent of jobs
Yahoo Inc said on Tuesday it would consider “strategic alternatives” for its core Internet business and cut about 15 percent of its workforce, even as it continues with its plan to revamp the business and spin it off. The announcement
Amazon plans to open up to 400 bookstores
Amazon plans to open up to 400 physical bookstores, an executive of a major U.S. mall operator said on Tuesday. Amazon dipped its toe into the waters of brick-and-mortar stores with the opening of a bookstore in its home city
Obama anti-Muslim bias hurts U.S., must be tackled ‘head on’
President Barack Obama says bias against any segment of American society tears at the fabric holding the nation together and must be tackled “head on.” In an address Wednesday at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Obama pushed back against bias
Texas reports sexually transmitted case of Zika
A county in Texas on Tuesday reported a case of Zika virus being sexually transmitted, raising new concerns about the spread of a mosquito-borne virus linked to birth defects. Dallas County Health and Human Services said the patient was infected
Obama tells Cameron: Britain’s place is in European Union
U.S. President Barack Obama waded Tuesday into the boiling debate over Britain’s European Union membership, telling Prime Minister David Cameron his country was best served inside the 28-country bloc. Obama spoke with Cameron by phone and “reaffirmed continued U.S. support
White House race shifts gears in New Hampshire
The White House race picked up speed in New Hampshire on Tuesday after Iowa voters opened the 2016 contest by knocking the showman Donald Trump into humble second place, and Hillary Clinton scraped past a surging Bernie Sanders. Exceeding pollster
Pentagon chief unveils extra funds to counter Russia, fight ISIS
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Tuesday announced a big boost in military spending to counter Russia and raise the U.S. presence in eastern Europe, while also stepping up the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
U.S. judge orders explanation of Iran prisoner deal
A federal judge has challenged the U.S. government’s move to drop charges against an Iranian man accused of sanctions violations as part of a U.S. prisoner trade agreed with Iran last month. Federal prosecutors filed a motion on Jan. 16
Hillary Clinton campaign claims Iowa caucus victory
Hillary Clinton’s campaign has claimed victory in the Iowa caucus against Bernie Sanders with official final results still outstanding in the extremely close presidential nominations contest. “Hillary Clinton has won the Iowa Caucus. After thorough reporting – and analysis –
Cruz defeats Trump to win Iowa caucuses
United States Republican candidate Ted Cruz has been declared the winner in the first GOP battle in Iowa in the race for the White House on Tuesday. The Texas senator has edged past Donald Trump and a crowded GOP field.
Donald Trump faces first election test in Iowa
For Donald Trump, Iowa’s caucuses will be the first test of whether the celebrity businessman and political newcomer will be able to transform the massive crowds he has drawn throughout the election into votes as the U.S. primary season gets
China strongly condemns U.S. for sending warship near island
China strongly condemned the United States after a U.S. warship deliberately sailed near one of the Beijing-controlled islands in the hotly contested South China Sea to exercise freedom of navigation and challenge China’s vast sea claims. The missile destroyer USS
Google parent Alphabet may soon top Apple’s market value
As the digital advertising market booms and demand for smartphones wanes, Alphabet Inc. could soon dethrone Apple as the world’s most valuable company. If it happens, Alphabet will move to the head of the class just five months after Google
Obama to meet, hold talks with Muslims in Baltimore
President Barack Obama will meet with Muslim community members this coming week in a public show of support. The White House says Obama plans to visit the Islamic Society of Baltimore on Wednesday and hold talks with Muslim community members.
U.S. warship sails by island claimed by China: Pentagon
A U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea Saturday to assert freedom of navigation, drawing a protest from Beijing, officials said. “We conducted a freedom of navigation operation in the South
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