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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UK female jihadist wants PM’s ‘head on spike’
A female British militant believed to be in ISIS-controlled Syrian territory has slammed Prime Minister David Cameron for “waging wars” against Muslims and said she wants to see his “head on a spike,” reported the Mail Online on Tuesday. “In
Kabul court sentenced seven men to death for gang rape
Afghanistan handed the death penalty to seven men on Sunday for raping and robbing a group of women returning from a wedding in a rare case of sexual assault that has shaken the capital and raised concerns over public security
Gunmen kill senior Pakistani military official amid sectarian strife
Gunmen have killed three people, including a senior military official, at a mosque frequented by minority Shiite worshippers in the Pakistani city of Sargodha, police said on Monday. Sectarian strife has been worsening in Pakistan, where Shiite Muslims make up
Ryanair orders 100 Boeing 737 planes for $11 bn
NEW YORK : Irish budget airline Ryanair agreed to buy 100 aircraft from Boeing for $11 billion, with an option to purchase another 100 planes from the aerospace giant, the companies announced Monday. The order covers the 737 Boeing MAX
Indonesian Naval ship hosts cultural get-together
Two sophisticated UK built Indonesian navy ships left Jeddah Islamic port Thursday morning after a three-day transit. KRI JOHN LIE 358 and KRI USMAN HARUN 359 naval ships were on goodwill and friendly visit with the aim to engage extensively
Oil falls under $100 but OPEC says price still within acceptable range
LONDON : Brent crude slid below $100 a barrel on Monday for the first time in more than a year as Chinese and US data pointed to slower-than-expected growth in the world’s top oil consumers. Weak economic growth combined with
Ambassador Rao inaugurates Indian Pavilion at Saudi Agro Food expo
Ambassador of India Hamid Ali Rao inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the Saudi Agro Food Exhibition at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center with Deputy Chief of Mission Hemant H.Kotalwar. The four-day event showcased a wide range of raw food
IIS-Jubail principal receives Indian national award
JUBAIL : Dr. Syed Hameed, the Principal of International Indian School – Jubail (IIS-Juabil), has been awarded with the”Rashtrapathi Puraskar,” a National Award for Excellence in Services as a teacher. The award was conferred to him in New Delhi by
Somalia’s Islamist al-Shabaab at risk of splintering
The killing of Somali Islamist group al-Shabaab’s leader by a U.S. airstrike earlier this week could foment in the movement internal conflicts and eventual fragmentation, experts say. But despite the White House hailing Ahmed Godane’s killing as “a major symbolic
IS fighters ‘using US arms in Syria’
LONDON : Islamic State (IS) jihadis appear to be using captured US military issue arms and weapons supplied to moderate rebels in Syria, according to a report published Monday. The study by the London-based small-arms research organization Conflict Armament Research
India, Pakistan extend helping hand as floods ravage Kashmir
SRINAGAR/MUZAFFARABAD : The prime ministers of India and Pakistan have offered to help each other in efforts to alleviate flood havoc in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, lowering tension between the rival nations after weeks of army clashes and
Iran’s Khamenei undergoes surgery for prostate cancer
Iran’s supreme leader underwent prostate surgery on Monday at a government hospital in Tehran, state media said in a rare report on the state of health of the country’s top cleric. The 75-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say
Security Council plans crackdown on foreign fighters
The U.N. Security Council plans to demand countries “prevent and suppress” the recruitment and travel of foreign fighters to join extremist militant groups like Islamic State by ensuring it is considered a serious criminal offence under domestic laws. The United
‘Shariah Police’ sparks concern in Germany
German politicians and media Monday called for a crackdown against radical Islamist propaganda after a group of ultra-conservative Salafists took to the streets calling itself the “Shariah Police”. “No tolerance for Salafists” said conservative daily Die Welt after a small
Obama discusses ISIS threat with Iraq’s Abadi
President Barack Obama phoned Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday to discuss Washington’s commitment to help Baghdad’s new government fight Islamic State militants, the White House said. “The president and the prime minister agreed on the importance of having
Saudi king awarded honorary doctorate from Egypt’s Al-Azhar
Egypt’s Al-Azhar mosque, considered the world’s leading center for Arabic literature and Islamic learning, awarded on Monday Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz an honorary doctorate. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal, who inaugurated the new Saudi embassy in Cairo
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei undergoes surgery
Iran’s supreme leader underwent prostate surgery on Monday at a government hospital in Tehran, state media said in a rare report on the state of health of the country’s top cleric. The 75-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say
Al-Shabaab pledge allegiance to new leader
Militants of the Somali Islamist group al-Shabaab have pledged allegiance to their new leader after his predecessor was killed and said their enemies would reap the “bitter fruits” of revenge after Ahmed Godane’s killing, a spokesman said. Al-Shabaab confirmed that
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