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 »
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday as Ramadan ends
:: Muslims across the globe gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, a holiday marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr starts when the new moon is spotted in the sky, making the Eid holiday
East Libyan forces claim control of central Benghazi neighborhood
:: East Libyan forces said they had gained control on Saturday over one of two remaining districts of Benghazi where they faced armed resistance. The advance in the central Souq al-Hout neighborhood was the latest step in the slow progress
Ferrand elected to lead Macron’s lawmakers in French parliament
:: Former French minister Richard Ferrand, who has been fighting accusations of improper financial dealings during most of his few weeks in office, was elected on Saturday to lead President Emmanuel Macron’s lawmakers in parliament “I thank the deputies for
Australia welcomes charges against alleged Bali bombing mastermind
:: Australia on Saturday welcomed charges against a Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused of masterminding the 2002 Bali bombings in which 202 people were killed, including 88 Australians. Indonesian-born militant Riduan Isamuddin, also known as Hambali, is accused of overseeing the
Sectarian group claims Pakistan bombs; death toll rises to 50
:: A faction of Pakistan-based sectarian militants Lashkar-e-Jhangvi on Saturday claimed responsibility for twin bombs that hit a market in the northwestern town of Parachinar, killing at least 50 people ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan. LeJ’s
Second French journalist dies after being wounded in Mosul
:: French journalist Veronique Robert has died in Paris after being wounded in an explosion in Mosul earlier this week, her employer France Televisions said in a statement on Saturday. The mine explosion killed Iraqi journalist Bakhtiyar Haddad and French
French court jails militant recruits
:: Five young men inspired to fight in Syria by of one of France’s most notorious jihadist recruiters in Nice were handed prison sentences by a Paris court on Friday. The men, all in their 20s, were found guilty of
London council evacuates residents amid fire safety concerns
:: A local London council has decided to evacuate some 800 households in apartment buildings it owns because of safety concerns following the devastating fire that killed 79 people in a west London high-rise. The move comes amid escalating concerns
Tourist bus hits Paris bridge, at least four injured
:: A double-decker tourist bus became stuck under a central Paris bridge on Friday, injuring at least four passengers, firefighters said. The bus crashed into the Alexandre III bridge, a tourist magnet due to its ornate structure and views over
Police consider manslaughter charges over deadly London tower blaze
:: Investigators said on Friday they would consider bringing manslaughter charges over the London tower block fire that killed at least 79 people. The outside cladding engulfed by the blaze has since been shown to fail all safety tests, police
Russia certain on Baghdadi death, US-led coalition unsure
:: The US-led coalition battling ISIS said on Friday it had no concrete evidence on whether the militant group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was dead or alive but played down any significance he might have on the battlefields of Iraq
Judge in US blocks deportation of more than 100 Iraqis
:: A US district court judge in Michigan has temporarily blocked the deportations of more than 100 Iraqi nationals until a decision is reached over who has jurisdiction over the matter, according to court documents filed on Thursday. Judge Mark
Russia says ‘highly likely’ ISIS leader Baghdadi is killed
:: There is a high degree that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed by an airstrike carried out by the Russian Air Force in Syria in late May, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday. “It is highly likely
Police: Separate blasts kill nearly 30 in Pakistan
:: Bombs killed nearly 30 people in Pakistan on Friday, with a suicide car bomber killing at least 13 in the southwestern city of Quetta, and two blasts later killing at least 15 in the northwest town of Parachinar, officials
Pakistan says Indian man admits spying, but India dismisses farce
:: An Indian citizen sentenced to death for spying in Pakistan has admitted espionage and filed a mercy petition with the chief of army staff, the Pakistan military said on Thursday. Former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested last
Man found dead after London mosque terror attack died of ‘multiple injuries’
:: London police say a 51-year-old man found dead after a mosque attack died of “multiple injuries.” The Metropolitan Police statement on Thursday is important because it had not been certain whether Makram Ali died of illness or as a
India to airlift its citizens stuck in Qatar from next week
:: India will operate flights starting next week allowing its citizens in Qatar to return home after diplomatic crisis hit the Gulf country. The decision was taken after several countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and
20 dead, 50 wounded in Afghan car bombing
:: A car bomb that struck a bank in southern Afghanistan Thursday left at least 20 people dead and 50 wounded, a government spokesman said. “The blast killed 20 people and left 50 others wounded, both civilians and military officials,”
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