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
Kerry and Jubair insist U.S., Saudi ties remain strong
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair insisted Thursday that their countries’ ties remain strong despite recent tensions over Washington’s outreach to Iran. The top envoys met in London for talks on a variety of
Philippines concerned over ‘emerging’ terror threat
Philippine security forces expressed concern over an “emerging threat” of terrorism, after suicide attackers struck the Indonesian capital on Thursday. Police said five suspects and two civilians were killed, while 10 other people were injured, after a series of explosions
India’s Infosys rides out Chennai floods, posts profit rise
Indian software giant Infosys reported a better-than-expected 6.6 percent rise in quarterly earnings on Thursday, riding out the effects of deadly floods in Chennai and sending its stock soaring. The country’s second largest IT services exporter said its net profit
Pathankot attack: Pakistan detains Jaish chief Masood Azhar, others
Pakistan on Wednesday announced the arrest of “several individuals” from an outlawed Islamic militant group believed to be linked to a four-day assault on an Indian air base earlier this month that killed seven Indian soldiers. The government announced the
Obama discusses Syria, Ukraine with Russia’s Putin
United States President Barack Obama, in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, emphasized the need to work toward a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine and address the conflict in Syria, the White House said.
Paris cafe reopens after attacks as wounded city revives
With the blood and bullets now swept away, the Carillon cafe reopened its doors on Wednesday for the first time since it was among the Paris sites targeted by Islamic extremists in November. The French capital is trying to revive
Malaysia on alert after Jakarta attacks
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta said on Thursday it will stay closed on Friday as a precaution after an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in the heart of the Indonesian capital. The
Tajik parliament considers unlimited terms for president
Tajikistan’s parliament is considering a proposal to allow President Imomali Rakhmon to run for an unlimited number of terms, cementing his grip on power as others have done in the Central Asian region. The government has submitted to parliament, controlled
World powers to push for lifting sieges in Syria
World powers will push for “immediate action” to deliver aid to besieged areas in Syria ahead of peace talks later this month, the U.N. envoy said Wednesday. U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura announced the new diplomatic effort in a statement
ISIS claims deadly attacks in Jakarta
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) officially in postings on Twitter accounts claimed on Thursday its first attack in the heart of Jakarta on Thursday that brought the radical group’s violence to the world’s most populous Muslim country
Kerry to meet Saudi FM in London amid Iran tensions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair in London on Thursday amid concerns over the dramatic breakdown in relations between his country and Iran. On the eve of the trip, State
‘Enraged’ Israel summons Swedish envoy over FM’s remarks
Israel summoned the Swedish ambassador on Wednesday to convey what it described as its “rage” at a call by Stockholm’s top diplomat for an investigation to determine whether Israeli forces were guilty of extrajudicial killings of Palestinians. Swedish Foreign Minister
‘Fifty Shades,’ ‘Pixels’ among Razzies nominees
“Fifty Shades of Grey” is all tied up with “Pixels,” “Jupiter Ascending” and “Paul Blart Mall Cop 2” for the most nominations at this year’s Golden Raspberry Awards celebrating the worst in cinema. The films led the Razzies lineup Wednesday
Bowie’s ‘China Girl’ says he changed her life
In 1983, New Zealander Geeling Ching was 23-year-old and waiting tables at a Sydney cafe when she was chosen to play the lead role in David Bowie’s “China Girl.” She says the music video and the brief romance with Bowie
Sweden seeks Ecuador permission to question Assange
Swedish prosecutors have requested permission to question Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London over rape allegations and are waiting for a response, the Prosecution Authority said on Wednesday. “It is not possible to estimate when we
Belgians report progress in tracing Paris attackers
Belgian investigators say they have now identified three homes used by suspects to prepare the deadly attacks in Paris in November, as they piece together the actions of the group who killed 130 people in the French capital on November
Mauritius to open embassy in Riyadh
Mauritius Vice Prime Minister Showkutally Soodhun accompanied by a high-level delegation visited Saudi Arabia, between Jan. 7 and 9. During his official visit to the Kingdom, Soodhun had a meeting with Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir. The opening of a Mauritian
Obama slams anti-Muslim rhetoric in SOTU
United States President Barack Obama knocked Republican presidential candidates for anti-Muslim rhetoric and accused critics on Tuesday of playing into the hands of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in a speech aimed at setting an optimistic tone for
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