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: Europe
German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission
Advances by Islamist militants in Libya pose a new threat to Europe and could unleash a new wave of refugees, Germany’s defence minister said on Monday, adding she did not rule out deploying German troops in the north African country.
Doctors Without Borders raps attempts to deter migrants
The aid group Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday attempts by various European Union nations to deter migrants have put thousands of people in danger and created more business for smugglers. In a report, it said border closures and tougher policing
‘Spotlight’ takes top prize at Critics’ Choice Awards
The investigative journalism drama “Spotlight” won the top prize at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, while awards favorites Brie Larson and Leonardo DiCaprio won the top acting prizes for “Room” and “The Revenant.” Both actors won Golden Globe Awards
‘It’s going to be Leo’s year’ — Winslet
Leonardo DiCaprio has been nominated five times for an acting Oscar and Kate Winslet, his co-star in the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” says he may finally win the golden statuette next month. DiCaprio got a nod for his lead role in
End of Europe? Berlin, Brussels’ shock tactic on migrants
Is this how “Europe” ends? The Germans, founders and funders of the postwar union, shut their borders to refugees in a bid for political survival by the chancellor who let in a million migrants. And then — why not? —
Regional issues to figure high in Fabius talks
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and other senior government officials. “Around 10 senior French government officials will accompany the minister, who will
Ex-Auschwitz medic, 95, to go on trial for complicity in 3,681 murders
A 95-year-old former medic at the Auschwitz death camp will go on trial next month on at least 3,681 counts of accessory to murder, German authorities said Monday. Hubert Zafke was a medical orderly at the camp from August 15,
British PM attacks isolation of Muslim women
British Prime Minister David Cameron Monday said more needs to be done to help Muslim women learn English to tackle discrimination and gender segregation in their communities. Writing in The Times newspaper, Cameron said it was time to confront the
UK opposition leader invites Trump to visit London mosque
Britain’s opposition leader invited US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who sparked an outcry by calling for a ban on Muslims from entering the United States, to join him on a visit to a London mosque. The comments from Labour
Austria says will halt migrants crossing its borders
Austria said it would deny entry to migrants intending to pass through its northern neighbor Germany rather than apply for asylum there, prompting Slovenia to its south to announce a similar move to avoid becoming a refugee bottleneck. Slovenia and
Poland sees zloty turbulence after S&P downgrade
Poland shrugged off the impact of a downgrade by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) on Saturday, saying the rating agency’s decision was a mistake, but its ministers admitted they expected short-term turbulence for the zloty when markets open on Monday. The
How the world reacted to Iran sanctions lifting
Here’s how Iran and world powers reacted to the implementation of a deal reached last year to curb Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Removing the sanctions is part of the international agreement reached last
Iran emerges from isolation as sanctions lifted
Iran emerged from years of economic isolation on Saturday when world powers lifted crippling sanctions against the Islamic Republic in return for Tehran complying with a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions. In a dramatic move scheduled to coincide with
U.S., allies press China to back resolution over N. Korea nuclear test
Japan, South Korea and the United States on Saturday ratcheted up pressure on China to support the “strongest possible” punishment against North Korea, following Pyongyang’s nuclear test earlier this month. Japan’s Vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki, U.S. Deputy Secretary of
Three probes launched into tragic France drug trial
French authorities launched three investigations Saturday at a research laboratory in the northwestern city of Rennes into a drug trial that left one person brain-dead and three others facing potentially irreversible brain damage. Judicial police late Friday carried out the
EU plans new measures against terrorism financing by February
The European Commission will announce new measures in February to tackle terrorism financing, EU officials said, as part of wider efforts to prevent new attacks in Europe after the Nov. 13 shootings and bombings in Paris that killed 130 people.
UN lifts most Iran sanctions on receipt of IAEA nuclear report
The United Nations Security Council received on Saturday a report by the UN nuclear watchdog confirming Iran fulfilled commitments under a nuclear deal with world powers, triggering an automatic end to most UN sanctions, diplomats said. The receipt of the
600 Britons stopped from entering Syria to join militants: Hammond
Some 600 Britons have been stopped from going to Syria to try to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other militant groups, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said in comments reported Saturday. Meanwhile some 800 have made
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