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
Thousands march in Paris rain to protest state of emergency
Thousands of people have marched in the Paris rain to denounce plans to renew France’s state of emergency and revoke the French citizenship of dual nationals convicted of terrorism. Human rights groups, politicians and unions joined Saturday’s march in Paris.
Masked mob threatening migrants go on the rampage in Stockholm
A gang of masked, black-clad men rampaged through the streets of Stockholm on Friday night after handing out leaflets threatening to attack migrant street youths, “to make a statement,” with police saying on Saturday two arrests had been made. The
French police question Disneyland gun-carrier, militant links not seen
Initial questioning of a man arrested with handguns and a Quran in his baggage at the Disney theme park near Paris suggests he had no link to any potential militant attack, but he will remain in custody, police and public
Biden talks regional security with Israel
Vice President Joe Biden is conferring with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about energy in the region and Israel’s relationship with Turkey. Biden spoke with Netanyahu by phone on Friday in what the White House described as a follow-up to
Syria peace talks get off to shaky start
Peace talks aimed at ending Syria’s five-year civil war got off to a shaky and chaotic start Friday, with the main opposition group at first boycotting the session, then later agreeing to meet with U.N. officials – while still insisting
U.S. says Americans traveling to Iran risk arrest
U.S. citizens traveling to Iran, particularly Iranian-Americans, risk arrest and detention in the Islamic republic, the U.S. State Department said in a travel warning on Friday. The notice, which largely echoes an August warning, was issued days after five Americans,
Algerian forces kill four Islamist fighters: Ministry
Algerian troops killed four Islamist gunmen west of the capital on Friday, the defense ministry said, adding they were part of a group who left nine soldiers dead in an ambush last year. A ministry statement cited by state news
Absent Trump mocked by U.S. Republican rivals at debate
Absent Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidates strained to take advantage of a rare opportunity to step out of the front-runner’s shadow in Thursday night’s debate — a staid, policy-heavy contest that offered a glimpse of what the GOP contest
Trump’s absence from debate gives rivals room to talk issues
Front-runner Donald Trump’s boycott of the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses created space for his rivals to delve more deeply into their differences on immigration, foreign policy and their approach to governing. Iowa voters kick off the 2016
Germany raids homes of former SS men over war crimes
German authorities said Friday they had carried out raids at the homes of elderly former SS soldiers accused of war crimes, including involvement in a 1944 civilian massacre in France. The three suspects, all in their 90s, were members of
N. Korea missile site activity revives talk of U.S. missile defense in South
South Korea indicated increased willingness to host an advanced U.S. anti-missile defense on Friday as activity detected at a North Korean missile site revived talk of deploying a system opposed by China and Russia. U.S. military officials have said the
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi readies for power as her party comes to parliament
After sweeping a historic election in November, Myanmar’s democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday bid farewell to outgoing lawmakers and prepared to form the country’s first democratically elected government since the 1960s. The parliament dominated by members of
Tunisia loses third of tourism revenue over ISIS attacks
Tunisia lost more than a third of its tourism revenues last year after attacks targeting the vital sector claimed by ISIS, official figures showed Thursday. Two ISIS attacks last year killed 59 foreign tourists, badly shaking an industry that accounts
Afghan security forces ‘need years of help’
The American general picked to head the U.S.-led NATO mission in Afghanistan warned on Thursday it would take years before local forces can independently take charge of what he admitted was deteriorating security. Lieutenant General John “Mick” Nicholson is slated
Chinese to join underwater search for missing Malaysian jet
China is set to join the underwater search for a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet missing for almost two years by providing a sonar-equipped vessel by the end of February, Australia’s deputy prime minister Warren Truss said on Friday. Malaysia Airlines
Pakistan cleric says willing to review blasphemy law
The head of a powerful religious body said on Thursday he is willing to review Pakistan’s blasphemy laws that critics say are regularly misused. Pakistan’s religious and political elites almost universally keep clear of debating blasphemy laws in a country.
Spain’s Princess Cristina loses appeal over trial
A court ruled on Friday that the trial of Spain’s Princess Cristina on charges of tax fraud must go ahead, in a case that has badly damaged the image of the royal family at a time of economic hardship for
U.S. restates labeling rules on ‘made in Israel’ products
The United States has issued a reminder that products imported from the West Bank or Gaza should not be labeled “made in Israel,” the State Department confirmed on Thursday. The guidance was issued last week by U.S. Customs but debate
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