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: World
Students, media attacked as India sedition row escalates
Violence broke out Monday at a New Delhi court where a university student leader was due to appear on a sedition charge, even as massive protests continued to paralyze one of India’s top universities whose students are accused of voicing
Pak university reopens after attack; teachers allowed guns
The university in northwest Pakistan where Taliban gunmen killed at least 20 people last month reopened for classes on Monday with teachers — but not students — allowed to carry weapons. Pakistani Taliban militants have threatened more assaults on schools
Egyptian investigator in Italian’s death ‘has prior torture-linked conviction’
A senior Egyptian police officer investigating the death of Italian student Giulio Regeni has a prior conviction in connection with the torture and killing of a detainee, according to judicial and security sources and a court document shared by rights
France condemns bombing of MSF hospital in northern Syria
France condemned Monday the “deliberate” bombardment which killed at least seven people at a hospital in northern Syria supported by the aid charity MSF, saying such acts “constitute war crimes.” “I condemn in the strongest terms the latest deliberate bombardment
Turkey accuses Russia of Syria war crimes
Turkey on Monday accused Russia of an “obvious war crime” after missile attacks in northern Syria killed scores of people, and warned Kurdish militia fighters there they would face the “harshest reaction” if they tried to capture a town near
Turkish warplanes enter Greek airspace ahead of NATO operation
Turkish warplanes repeatedly entered Greek airspace on Monday, the state ANA news agency said, as NATO prepared to deploy ships to the Aegean Sea against migrant smugglers. The Athens News Agency said six warplanes and a navy transport plane had
Germany’s Merkel backs no-fly zone in Syria
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday backed a call from Turkey for a no-fly zone over parts of Syria, saying it would alleviate the situation of displaced Syrians. “In the current situation it would be helpful, if there could be such
Egypt says Italian student was not arrested before his death
Egypt on Monday denied reports that an Italian doctoral student doing research in Cairo was arrested shortly before his death and said an investigation into Giulio Regeni’s killing is continuing with full Italian collaboration. The outcome of the ongoing investigation
Russia’s strikes around Aleppo to continue: Interfax
Russia will continue its air strikes around Aleppo even if a ceasefire agreement in Syria is reached, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing a Russian Foreign Ministry official. On Sunday, a top Syrian opposition figure criticized Russia for
Support in Russia for Syria strikes slips, but 59 pct still in favour
Public support in Russia for the country’s air strikes in Syria has slipped since the Kremlin launched its air campaign more than four months ago, a poll showed on Monday, but a comfortable majority still back the bombing. The survey,
Nigeria seeks talks with Gulf producers
The mood inside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is shifting from mistrust to a growing consensus that a decision must be reached on how to end the global oil price rout, Nigeria’s oil minister told Reuters. Oil
Senator McCain says could subpoena U.S. sailors held by Iran
U.S. Republican Senator John McCain said on Sunday he would subpoena ten U.S. sailors to testify about their brief detention by Iran if the Obama administration does not provide the findings of an investigation into the incident by March 1.
Syrian opposition: We need actions, not words
A top Syrian opposition figure criticized Russia on Sunday for continuing with its bombing in Syria, insisting that people in the country need to see action rather than words. The head of the Saudi-backed Syrian opposition’s High Negotiations Committee, former
Saudi comedy impresses at Berlinale
‘Barakah yoqabil Barakah’ (Barakah Meets Barakah), a quirky Saudi comedy made by young independent filmmakers from Jeddah, which debuted at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, generated a lot of buzz with its first international screening attracting a sold-out crowd. It
J Law donates $2m to hometown hospital
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is donating $2 million to a Kentucky hospital where she visited sick youngsters during a recent holiday trip home. The Oscar winner, a Louisville native, announced by video Friday that she’s giving the money to establish the
Free Israel trip? Oscar nominees urged to say no
Palestinians are urging Oscar nominees to decline a free trip to Israel sponsored by the Israeli government. Tourism Ministry spokeswoman Lydia Weitzman says Israel is offering gratis ten-day luxury vacations to 26 stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt
Obama to nominate Supreme Court justice when Senate back in session
President Barack Obama will not rush through a Supreme Court choice this week but will wait to nominate a candidate until the U.S. Senate is back in session, the White House said on Sunday. “Given that the Senate is currently
Kerry in Albania to encourage anti-corruption reforms
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Albania on Sunday to encourage the country’s leaders to complete anti-corruption reforms that could improve the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Kerry was to meet with Albanian Prime Minister Edi
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