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
UN: ISIS wants to build ‘house of blood’
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria militants, who now control swathes of territory in Syria and Iraq, intend to create a “house of blood,” the U.N.’s new human rights chief said on Monday, according to Reuters news agency. In his
34 coal miners trapped underground in Bosnia
ZENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina : Thirty-four miners were trapped Friday deep inside a coal mine that collapsed in central Bosnia, officials said. They confirmed the miners were alive and had air for now. The union leader at the Zenica coal mine, Mehmed
Henry Kissinger calls Iran a ‘bigger problem than ISIS’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has said that Iran “is a bigger problem that ISIS,” in an interview with Washington-based National Public Radio. “There has come into being a kind of a Shia belt from Tehran through Baghdad
North Korea test-fires more tactical missiles
North Korea test-fired three missiles into the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The launch occurred at a site in the North’s border town of Wonsan, it said. The missiles were presumed to have landed about
Arab League to adopt resolution to confront ISIS
Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi on Sunday called for a comprehensive military and political confrontation with Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and other jihadists. “What is needed is a clear decision for a comprehensive confrontation, militarily and
More deaths, homes lost in India and Pakistan as floods persist
SRINAGAR, India: Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed nearly 300 people in large swaths of northern India and Pakistan, officials said Sunday. Five days of incessant rain in Indian-controlled Kashmir has killed at least 120
Kerry discusses militants with Arab League chief
Secretary of State John Kerry discussed Saturday the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threat with the head of the Arab League, ahead of the group’s next round of discussions. The Arab League is due to hold a ministerial
Gold prices dive to 2.5-month low
LONDON : Commodities mostly fell last week on the back of the strong dollar, which surged following news of a surprise package of deflation-fighting stimulus measures in the euro zone. “Weakness across the commodity space resumed this week,” said Saxo
Jordan delays terror verdict on radical cleric
The judge in the trial of a radical Jordanian cleric accused of a 2000 plot to attack Israelis, Americans and other Westerners said Sunday he was delaying his verdict pending further examination of the case. A decision on the charges
Mideast retailers expect ‘hysteria’ over iPhone 6
Middle East retailers expect “hysteria” over the iPhone 6, with warnings of inflated prices and supply shortages when the smartphone first hits the shelves. Apple is rumored to be unveiling the phone on Sept. 9, and some retailers expect the
UK Embassy welcomes pilgrims
The British Embassy in Riyadh welcomed their pilgrims traveling to the Kingdom to perform Haj this year with the British Haj consular team ready to assist the guests of God. “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office know how deeply important the
Monsoon rains kill 128 in Pakistan, 108 in India
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed 128 people in Pakistan and 108 people in India, officials said Saturday, as forecasters warned of more rain in the coming days and troops raced to evacuate people from deluged areas. The
Helicopters bomb Islamists’ sites in Libya’s Benghazi
Government forces and helicopters belonging to a Libyan renegade general bombed ammunition sites of suspected Islamist militants in the eastern city of Benghazi, a military commander and residents said. Islamist forces have been trying to take the civilian and military
Five gamblers caned in Indonesia’s Aceh province
Authorities in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province have caned five men for gambling. Saabaruddin, chief of security guards in the Pidie district capital of Sigli, said Saturday that the men were caught playing dominos for money at a coffee stall in
Pakistani Taliban faction welcomes new al-Qaeda branch
A new breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban on Friday welcomed al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri’s announcement of the launch of a South Asian branch of the terror network. Zawahiri announced the new “al-Qaeda in the subcontinent” operation in a video
Past Libya parliament swears in new government
Libya’s former, Islamist-dominated parliament swore in a new government Saturday, a day before the country’s recently elected parliament is due to swear in a new Cabinet. The two parallel assemblies, each loosely allied with rival militias battling in Tripoli and
London murder sparks spike in threats to Muslims
A monitoring group has reported a surge in threats against Muslims and mosques following the gruesome beheading of an elderly woman in north London Thursday. As detectives Friday tried to establish just what drove Nicholas Salvador, 25, to allegedly decapitate
Turkish government wins vote of confidence
The government of Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu won a vote of confidence in parliament on Saturday, little over a week after the former chief diplomat was crowned to take over from long-time premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey’s ruling Justice
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