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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Eastern Libyan military’s jets hit Islamists in Derna
Military forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government said on Thursday they had carried out air strikes overnight against Islamist fighters in Derna after ISIS militants retreated from positions close to the city. Derna has been the site of a three-way
‘Concerned’ UN pushes South Sudan’s Machar to return to Juba
The UN Security Council expressed “serious concern” on Tuesday over delays in the return of South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar to the capital Juba as part of a peace deal. The 15-member council met behind closed doors at the
Obama opposes 9/11 bill
US President Barack Obama does not support the legislation against Saudi Arabia over the Sept. 11 attacks and would not sign it, White House spokesman Josh Earnest has said. House Speaker Paul Ryan also did not endorse the Senate bill
Senior ISIS figure in Iraq targeted in US-led raid
A senior ISIS figure in Iraq has been targeted in a US-led commando raid, the Pentagon said Wednesday, as Kurdish officials claimed he had been killed. The assault late Sunday, the latest raid by US special operators on a mission
Turkey denies entry to senior journalist from Russia’s Sputnik
Turkey has excluded a senior journalist of Russian state news agency Sputnik from the country, a government spokesman said, in a reflection of growing friction between Ankara and Moscow fueled by war in Syria. Sputnik’s Turkish editor-in-chief Mahir Boztepe told
Swedish politician quits after refusing to shake women’s hands
A Swedish Green Party politician, who ignited a storm of controversy after refusing to shake hands with a female reporter on grounds that it violated his Muslim faith, announced on Wednesday that he was quitting politics. Yasri Khan is the
US voices ‘overwhelming frustration’ with Israeli govt
US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday acknowledged “overwhelming frustration” with the Israeli government and said the systemic expansion of Jewish settlements was moving Israel toward a dangerous “one-state reality” and in the wrong direction. Addressing the J Street lobby
Explosion rocks central Kabul, near US embassy
An explosion rocked central Kabul early on Tuesday and a thick plume of black smoke could be seen rising from the vicinity of the sprawling U.S. embassy in the Afghan capital, Reuters witnesses said, but there was no immediate report
Saudi Arabia warns US of economic reprisals if Congress dares to pass 9/11 bill
Saudi Arabia is warning it will sell off billions in American assets if the U.S. Congress passes a bipartisan bill that would allow victims of 9/11 and other terrorist attacks to sue foreign governments. Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir issued
Concert hall targeted in Paris attacks prepares to reopen
The concert hall targeted in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks is preparing to reopen and has scheduled a set of new concerts toward the end of the year. The management of the Bataclan says renovation work has started on the
Suspect in terrorism case wants home detention in Georgia
A man accused of helping to provide financial support to an al-Qaeda leader wants a judge to allow him to live with relatives iwhile he awaits trial. Lawyers for Asif Ahmed Salim say in court records that his sister-in-law, Assistant
Zika virus ‘scarier’ than first thought, say US health officials
Top health officials expressed heightened concern on Monday about the threat posed to the United States by the Zika virus, saying the mosquito that spreads it is now present in about 30 states and hundreds of thousands of infections could
Italian coastguard rescues 4,000 migrants
Italy’s coastguard said Tuesday it had rescued some 4,000 migrants in the past two days, adding to fears of a fresh push to reach Europe via that route as the number of migrants landing in Greece sharply recedes. On Tuesday,
Italian premier starts landmark two-day Iran trip
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi started a two-day visit to Iran on Tuesday, the highest ranking European leader to do so since world powers completed a nuclear deal with Tehran. Accompanied by a 250-person delegation, Renzi is seeking to re-establish
Two Russian pilots killed in Syria helicopter crash
Two Russian military pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed near the central Syrian city of Homs, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, adding that the aircraft had not been under fire. “Two crew members died,” the defense ministry said
Washington must not aid and abet Iranian money laundering: US Congressman
US Congressman Ed Royce has called on the Obama administration not to provide Iran with any additional concessions following the nuclear deal, warning that Tehran is seeking to get access to the US financial system “in return for nothing.” In
Syria ceasefire withers as ‘Russia plans offensive’
The United States expressed concern over threats to the ceasefire in Syria on Monday, amid reports that Russian-backed government troops are planning an offensive. Fighting has increased around the northern city of Aleppo, where a variety of rebel factions are
French defence minister in Iraq for talks on anti-ISIS war
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived in Baghdad Monday on an unannounced visit for talks with Iraqi officials on the war against ISIS. Le Drian discussed the campaign against ISIS, in which France is playing a major role, with
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