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 »
Authorities arrest 23,713 illegal pilgrims in Jazan and Asir
Security forces throughout Jazan and Asir have arrested 23,713 pilgrims who, in direct violation of Haj regulations, did not obtain official Haj permits. In Jazan, security authorities at Al-Hamra, Al-Reem and Al-Shuqaiq checkpoints turned away 16,300 persons of various nationalities
Israel broadens rules on use of live fire against stone-throwers
Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday broadened the rules under which stone-throwers can be targeted by live fire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. “The security cabinet has decided to authorise police to use live ammunition against people throwing stones and
Palestinian shot by Israeli troops dies of wounds
A Palestinian shot and wounded by Israeli troops last week died of his wounds on Thursday in hospital in the West Bank city of Nablus, his family said. Ahmed Khatabteh, 25, was wounded on Friday in clashes with troops in
Israel bars non-Muslim prayer at holy site during holiday
Israeli police on Thursday barred all non-Muslims from entering a sensitive Jerusalem site during a major Muslim holiday. Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said police decided to allow unrestricted Muslim prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the Eid al-Adha celebrations and
Dutch: No sign militants posing as refugees to reach Europe
Dutch authorities said on Thursday there was no sign of militant groups systematically using Europe’s asylum provisions as a way of smuggling attackers into Europe disguised as refugees. Far-right politicians in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe have suggested in
Albania extradites alleged ISIS recruiter to Italy
Albanian authorities say they have extradited to Italy an Albanian accused of recruiting for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group (ISIS) in Syria. A police statement from Wednesday said that 40-year-old Baki Coku, who was arrested in July
EU commission proposes extra 1.7 bln Euros for refugee crisis
The EU’s executive Commission on Wednesday earmarked an additional 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to help the bloc tackle the continent’s biggest refugee crisis since World War II. “We have taken a decision to propose an additional 1.7 billion euros,”
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no U.S. deal reached
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for unilateral air strikes against ISIS in Syria if the United States rejects his proposal to join forces, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Russia has increased its military
Canada rail terror plotters jailed for life
Two radical Islamists who plotted to derail a packed passenger train travelling between Toronto and New York were sentenced Wednesday to life in prison in Canada. Tunisian national Chiheb Esseghaier was found guilty in March of all five charges against
Iraqi-British architect first woman to win top UK prize
Zaha Hadid became the first woman to scoop a top British architecture prize on Thursday but afterward cut short a testy BBC prime time radio interview. Previous winners of the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects
Cast of Jolie’s Cambodia-set movie to be entirely local
Angelina Jolie has been in scouting locations in Cambodia for her next film, “First They Killed My Father,” which she is casting entirely with local talent. In a statement to The Associated Press, Jolie said she has spent the last
Veena Malik blessed with a baby girl!
Former Pakistani actor Veena Malik and her husband Asad have announced the arrival of their beautiful princess, Amal Asad Khan, on Twitter. Amal is safely delivered in the Virginia Hospital in Arlington, Virginia. Veena is well and happy, too, as
Putin opens one of Europe’s biggest mosques in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday opened one of the biggest mosques in Europe, warning against the lure of jihadists as the government frets over its citizens fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group.
Britain finance chief slammed over visit to restive China region
Campaign groups on Wednesday condemned Britain’s finance minister for touting business opportunities ahead of human rights on a visit to China’s violence-wracked Xinjiang region. George Osborne pledged Britain would “support the growth” of the area, the homeland of the mostly-Muslim
Turkish jets strike Kurdish militant targets
Turkish jets struck Kurdish militant targets in the southeastern province of Hakkari late on Wednesday, hitting shelters and armed posts, the army said in a statement on Thursday. Turkish security forces have regularly targeted camps belonging to the outlawed Kurdistan
Israel defends soldiers as questions swirl over Palestinian’s death
Israel on Thursday defended the actions of its soldiers who shot dead an 18-year-old Palestinian woman at a checkpoint in the West Bank as questions swirled over the events that led to the killing. Hadeel al-Hashlamon was shot by Israeli
Clashes after funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli forces
Clashes broke out Wednesday between Palestinian youths and Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Hebron following the funeral of a young woman shot dead after allegedly trying to stab a soldier. Around 50 youths threw stones at soldiers,
Syria says it would welcome Russian army base in Latakia
The Syrian ambassador in Moscow said on Wednesday Damascus would welcome the deployment of a Russian military base in the city of Latakia (Lattakia) if Moscow decides to build one there, Interfax news agency reported. “If Russia agrees, Syria would
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