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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Pakistan Shiites mourn 61 killed in mosque bombing
Thousands of Shiite Muslims rallied Saturday to protest the killing of 61 people in a suicide bombing at a mosque, as southern Pakistan shut down to mourn the nation’s worst sectarian attack in nearly two years. The blast hit the
Japan’s Abe seeks more active military role
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raised the possibility of a more active role for his country’s military, namely being able to rescue citizens abroad, Reuters news agency reported. His remarks come a day after Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
EU must stop ‘spasmodic’ moves on Russia: minister
The European Union must halt “spasmodic” action against Russia, the new Greek foreign minister said Sunday, adding that Greece could not be ignored in EU affairs simply because it owes money. “The EU must finally consider what it wants to
Egypt seeking military equipment from France: report
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he has asked France for modern military equipment, noting that he had set three conditions on any deal, according to Al masry al youm. In talks with parliamentarians Sunday, Sisi said the agreement would
At least 1,375 Iraqis killed in January, most of them civilians
Fighting and other violence in Iraq killed at least 1,375 people including 790 civilians in January, the United Nations said on Sunday. The dead included 585 members of the Iraqi army which is struggling to rebuild itself after Islamic State
Britain, France and U.S. condemn ISIS ‘beheading’
The heads of state of Britain and France joined U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday in condemning the apparent execution of second Japanese hostage Kenji Goto by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in a video released online.
Indian police rescue hundreds of child slaves as young as six
Indian police have rescued hundreds of child slaves as young as six during days of raids on workshops in the central city of Hyderabad, a senior officer said Friday. Police discovered 120 children, some of them sick, underweight and traumatized,
Recruitment from Bangladesh ‘soon’
The Ministry of Labor will soon overturn a two-year-old ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshi manpower, and will allow private companies to hire nationals from that country, Al-Riyadh daily has reported, quoting sources close to the ministry. This measure comes
UK’s Prince Charles to visit Gulf region
Prince Charles of the United Kingdom will start an official tour in Gulf countries including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, in addition to Jordan, starting from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. According to a press release from
ISIS ‘beheads’ second Japanese captive
The Japanese government said on Sunday it was “highly probable” that an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) video, which purports the beheading of a second Japanese hostage, was authentic. “After an extensive review, we believe it’s highly probable”
Hagel: U.S. may need ground troops in Iraq
Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an interview on Friday the United States might eventually need to send non-combat ground troops to Iraq to help turn back Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) forces. Hagel, who announced his
France, Morocco to resume judicial cooperation after row
France and Morocco will resume their judicial and legal cooperation, the French Justice Ministry said on Saturday, ending a row sparked by a French probe into alleged torture. Morocco had suspended cooperation agreements in protest at an attempt by French
Erdogan: Turkey ready ‘to pay price’ if found guilty of Armenian massacres
Turkey is ready to “pay the price” if found guilty of the mass killings of Armenians a century ago, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. In a live interview with state-run TRT channel on Thursday, Erdogan said his country would
Abbas to Stockholm after Israel shuns Swedish visit
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas will visit Stockholm next month after Sweden became the first major state of the European Union to recognize Palestine, the Swedish government announced Friday. “The visit of president Abbas, by invitation from the prime minister, is
Japan reaches ‘deadlock’ in ISIS hostage situation
Japan’s deputy foreign minister has said negotiations with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group threatening to execute a Jordanian pilot and a Japanese journalist have become “deadlocked,” local media reported Saturday. Yasuhide Nakayama, who is leading Tokyo’s
Japan, Jordan working closely on fate of hostage
Japan was working closely with Jordan on Friday to find out what was happening to a Japanese journalist held by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants after a deadline passed for the release of an Iraqi would-be suicide
Spain’s former king in Riyadh to express condolences
Spain’s former King Juan Carlos extended his condolences on Wednesday in Riyadh over the death of Saudi King Abdulllah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Carlos, who abdicated last year making way for his son King
New Iran U.N. envoy expected to get U.S. visa: sources
Iran’s newly appointed U.N. ambassador is set to receive a U.S. visa so he can take up that key post, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday, likely removing a major strain on Tehran’s tense relations with Washington. Washington had infuriated Iran’s
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