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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Moscow bolsters arm support to Syria tyrant
Syria said Tuesday it had received sophisticated new arms from Russia including warplanes and deployed them against militants, as signs grew of a major shift in the country’s four-year conflict. A senior Syrian military official told AFP Damascus had received
Texas teen arrested over homemade clock to visit UN and Makkah
A Muslim teenager who became an overnight sensation after a Texas teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb has been withdrawn from his school, local media reported Tuesday. Ahmed Mohamed, 14, won invitations to the White House, Google and
Bodies of Mexico tourists head home after Egypt attack
The bodies of eight Mexican tourists killed by mistake in an Egyptian air raid will return home Tuesday, authorities said, amid ongoing diplomatic discord over the incident. The tourists were killed along with four Egyptians on September 13 when they
Kurdish ministers quit Turkey govt in protest over conflict
Two Kurdish ministers accused Turkey’s government of promoting a “logic of war” as they quit the cabinet on Tuesday, two months after the resumption of fighting between the army and Kurdish rebels. EU Affairs Minister Ali Haydar Konca and Development
Ex-CIA chief Petraeus calls for more U.S. action in Syria
Former CIA chief and retired general David Petraeus on Tuesday said America should take a more active role in the Syrian crisis, including implementing no-fly zones to prevent regime planes dropping barrel bombs. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee,
U.S. military reports 75 U.S.-trained rebels return to Syria
About 70 U.S.-trained rebels have returned to Syria after receiving training in Turkey, crossing the border in gun-mounted four-wheel drives, the U.S. military’s Central Command said Monday. The development comes as U.S. administration has been struggling to defend its military
Britain has not discussed Syrian military action with Russia: Fallon
Britain has not discussed military action in Syria with Russia, British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Tuesday, adding that Moscow’s action in the last few weeks had further complicated the situation there. “We have not discussed military operations against
U.S. increases aid to Syrian refugees
The United States will add another $419 million dollars to help civilians endangered by the fighting in Syria, officials said Monday, after criticism Washington is not doing enough to help refugees. Washington has been by far the single biggest humanitarian
U.N. appoints heads of working groups for Syria talks
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed the heads of four working groups on Syria, the United Nations said on Tuesday, signalling a step towards talks where warring parties are expected to discuss how to implement a roadmap for peace. “It
Interior Ministry inks deal to develop border guard sector
Recently, the Interior Ministry signed an agreement with the German Interior Ministry to collaboratively develop the Kingdom’s Border Guard system, as well as provide future advice and training in various security matters. Following the signing of the deal, the German
Kerry: Russian jets in Syria to protect own base
Russia has increased its deployment of warplanes to Syria but so far they appear to be positioned to defend their own base rather than to mount an offensive campaign, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday. “Yes, they have
FIR lodged against Ranbir and Farhan Akhtar
You’d think that Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar would have their hands full with their next films “Tamasha” and “Wazir” respectively, but it turns out that the duo also have time for promotional services. Both stars are in
Did Janet Jackson embrace Islam?
Janet Jackson, renowned US music star and sister of the late “king of pop” Michael Jackson, seems to be toning down her raunchy act according to international media reports amid claims that she has converted to Islam. Alarabiya reported that
Bin Laden’s secret documents reveal Iran-Qaeda ties
Documents belonging to Osama bin Laden, the former leader of Al-Qaeda, obtained by Alsharq Alawsat newspaper, reveal a “close relationship” between Iran and Al-Qaeda’s commanders and high ranking members, which began in the era of the nineties the paper has
With refugees, Germany’s Muslim population could be Europe’s largest
• Influx could make German minority larger than France’s • Syrian refugees seen as hard-working, better educated • Growing Arab presence to dilute Turkish Muslim majority When the flood of Middle Eastern refugees arriving in Europe finally ebbs and asylum-seekers
Progress on cutting fossil fuel subsidies ‘alarmingly slow’: OECD
Major nations are “alarmingly slow” in keeping pledges to cut fossil fuel subsidies despite signs of a decline in support worth up to $200 billion a year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said. Reductions in damaging subsidies
Iran plans Airbus, Boeing purchases under finance deals
Iran plans to buy Airbus and Boeing passenger planes through long-term payment agreements once a nuclear accord with world powers is implemented, the transport minister said. Iran desperately wants to upgrade its ageing fleet, which has been hamstrung by nuclear-related
Philippine vice president aims to widen foreign ownership
Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay has vowed to amend the constitution to widen foreign ownership of businesses, create more jobs, and spur growth in the Southeast Asian economy if he wins next year’s presidential elections. A former human rights lawyer,
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