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
U.S. Afghanistan mission extended into 2017
When President Barack Obama leaves office in 15 months, he’ll hand his successor military conflicts in the two countries where he promised to end prolonged war: Afghanistan and Iraq. There will be far fewer troops in each, and the American
Third baby thrown out of New York building in 3 months
A 6-month-old girl died on Thursday after being thrown out of the window of a New York City apartment building, the third such tragedy in three months, police said. Her mother was in custody, Police responding to a 911 call
Obama and Erdogan vow to step up ISIS fight
U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday vowed to step up the fight against ISIS and strengthen Syria’s moderate opposition. Speaking by telephone in the wake of Saturday’s bomb attack in Ankara that killed 99
U.S. ‘ready to drop’ weapons to Syria rebels
The U.S. military is poised to boost its supply runs to rebels fighting ISIS militants in northern Syria, a U.S. official said Thursday, days after an initial air drop of ammunition. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official told AFP
Hollande: Russian intervention won’t save Assad
Russia’s military intervention in Syria will not save President Bashar al-Assad, French President Francois Hollande said on Friday after an EU summit called for a political transition to a new leader. “It is very clearly stated that Bashar cannot be
U.N. to hold urgent meeting on Jerusalem unrest
The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss an upsurge of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, diplomats said. The urgent talks were requested by council member Jordan following a meeting on Thursday of Arab ambassadors
France says Iran missile test ‘worrying’ violation of U.N. resolution
Iran’s test of a ballistic missile earlier this week was a clear violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution and sends “a worrying message,” French Foreign Ministry spokesman Romain Nadal said on Thursday. Iran tested a new precision-guided ballistic missile
Pele says FIFA scandal won’t destroy beautiful game
Pele described the corruption crisis engulfing FIFA as “a shame” Thursday but stopped short of backing a new president for the scandal-hit organization. The Brazilian legend said football was still the “beautiful game” and could not be destroyed by those
German minister to discuss Syria, Iran
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday for talks on key regional issues including Syria, said Michael Ohnmacht, spokesman of the German Embassy, here Thursday. “The program of the visit includes talks with his
Nations say Philippine peace effort shouldn’t break down
A group of Western and Asian countries said Thursday that recent setbacks should not derail efforts that have brought a Muslim rebellion in the southern Philippines to the brink of a settlement, adding that safeguards should remain in place to
Myanmar signs truce with rebels, but fighting persists
Myanmar on Thursday signed a cease-fire with eight ethnic minority armies in a step toward ending decades of civil war, a move weakened by the refusal of several other rebel groups to join the deal. The truce is the fruit
Space ambassador, Lucifer among Philippines’ presidential hopefuls
An “intergalactic space ambassador,” a man who believes he is Lucifer and a retired policeman who just wants his pension have announced bids for the Philippine presidency. So-called “nuisance” candidates are a staple of the Southeast Asian nation’s chaotic democracy,
Two new Libyan suspects identified in Lockerbie bombing
Scottish prosecutors on Thursday said they had identified two new Libyan suspects in the bombing of a Pan Am jet over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988, which killed 270 people. Scottish and United States officials agree “there is
Beijing warns US — Hands off South China Sea
Beijing warned Thursday that it would “firmly oppose” infringement of its sovereignty after indications Washington will soon send warships close to its artificial islands in the South China Sea. Tensions have mounted since China transformed reefs in the area —
Russia ‘ready for close cooperation’ with Turkey
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday Moscow was ready for close cooperation with Turkey on “fighting terrorism”, in comments after a deadly blast that killed at least 99 people in Ankara last weekend. “We are ready for very
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay join U.N. Security Council
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay were elected on Thursday to the U.N. Security Council during an uncontested vote held at the General Assembly. The five countries ran unopposed for the non-permanent seats after regional groups put them forward as
Bachchan: Unstoppable at 73
Think Amitabh Bachchan and you instantly think of grandeur, of class, suaveness and modesty. Big B has ruled Bollywood and everyone’s hearts with his maverick acting, dialogue delivery and phenomenal expressions. Big B is making his latest foray on the
Rapper Jay Z testifies in Arabic music dispute
Jay Z told a jury Wednesday that he believes he has a valid license to use Arabic music featured on his 1999 hit “Big Pimpin’” that is now the subject of a copyright infringement trial. The rap superstar spent roughly
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