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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Australian teen charged with plotting alleged terror attack
A teenager was charged with plotting a terrorist attack on an Australian Veteran’s Day ceremony, police said Monday, the second year in a row authorities say they have thwarted an attack linked to the national holiday. The 16-year-old boy was
Europe makes fourth attempt to launch Russian rocket
Europe will attempt to launch a Russian Soyuz rocket for the fourth time on Monday after weather conditions and technical faults halted previous take-offs, launch service Arianespace said. The launch from French Guiana was initially scheduled for Friday and was
Hillary Clinton also wants Britain to stay in the EU
US Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton wants Britain to stay in the European Union, her campaign said on Saturday, following an intervention from US President Barack Obama who urged Britons to vote to remain. “Hillary Clinton believes that transatlantic cooperation
Strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia is priority, says new Italian envoy
The Italian Cultural Center held a social event at its premises on Wednesday to honor and welcome the newly appointed Ambassador of Italy in Riyadh, Luca Ferrari, and the Vogue Italian Delegation who is in Jeddah to host the three-day
Sanders blames primary losses on poor people not voting
White House presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said many of his primary losses to fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton took place because “poor people don’t vote,” in interview excerpts released Saturday. Sanders has centered much of his presidential campaign on fighting income
Death toll from Ecuador earthquake surpasses 650
The death toll from Ecuador’s devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake last week has risen to 654 people, the country’s emergency management authority said on Saturday. Last Saturday’s quake, the worst in nearly seven decades, injured around 16,600 people and left 58
Sending troops to Syria would be ‘mistake’, Obama warns
US President Barack Obama warned Sunday that it would be a “mistake” to send Western troops into Syria to overthrow the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with the BBC, he said the United States would continue strikes
Obama says Syria ‘safe zone’ a practical problem
US President Barack Obama said on Sunday it would be very difficult to see how a so-called safe zone would work in Syria without a large military commitment. “The issue surrounding a safe zone in Syrian territory is not a
Color-coded terror threat index for US border security rejected
Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security dropped its color-coded terror threat index developed after the 9/11 attacks amid widespread confusion and ridicule. So what did it do when tasked by Secretary Jeh Johnson in 2014 with measuring
Serbia votes with PM calling for European future
Serbians voted Sunday in a general election that is likely to return pro-European Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic to power, but also give a voice in parliament to the pro-Russian far right. While Vucic’s nominally conservative Serbian Progressive Party is projected
University professor hacked to death in Bangladesh
A university professor on his way to work in northwestern Bangladesh was hacked to death Saturday in an attack similar to other killings by suspected Muslim militants, police said. A.F.M. Rezaul Karim Siddique was attacked on his way to the
UN chief urges south Sudan’s Machar to return to Juba
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday pressed South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar to return to Juba “without delay” and begin work in a transitional government. Machar had been expected to return to the capital on Monday, in line with
Libya unity govt seeks EU accord on migrants
Libya’s Vice President Ahmed Maetig has expressed hope that the European Union will enter into an agreement with his country similar to that between the EU and Turkey restricting the flow of migrants to Europe. Maetig made the appeal while
Kerry, Zarif meeting in New York today on Iran sanctions relief
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet in New York on Friday with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, as Tehran complains that Washington has not lived up to its nuclear deal obligations. Kerry’s spokesman told reporters in Washington
Trump presses Republicans to embrace him
Donald Trump’s chief lieutenants pushed skeptical Republican leaders on Thursday to embrace him as their likely presidential nominee, declaring he can deliver big electoral gains this fall despite his contentious ways. Even as his team pressed Trump’s case, the billionaire
Another earthquake hits disaster-stricken Ecuador
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off Ecuador’s disaster-stricken coast on Thursday, as survivors of an earlier deadly quake that killed 587 people clamored for food, water and medicine in parts of the disaster zone. The latest quake hit
EU warns of gaps in sharing intel on ISIS fighters
There are still major gaps in intelligence sharing on ISIS fighters returning to Europe in the wake of the Brussels and Paris attacks, the EU’s anti-terrorism coordinator has warned. The report by Gilles de Kerchove to interior ministers meeting in
Obama defends Iran deal at Gulf summit
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended the Iran nuclear deal his administration had long lobbied for, but also pledged vigilance against Tehran at a summit attended by Gulf leaders in the Saudi capital Riyadh. “We will remain vigilant to
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