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 »
Iraq forces advance against ISIS in strategic northern town
Iraqi forces advanced against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group in Baiji on Sunday as they battled to retake the strategic town for a second time, officers said. Baghdad regained control of Baiji — located on the road
Attempt to kidnap 3 children foiled
Hail police arrested two suspects in an attempted kidnapping which involved forcing three children to get into a vehicle west of Moqaq, 60 km west of Hail. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon following a tip from one of the victims
Second Lebanese suspect held in Cyprus bomb probe
A second Lebanese man was detained in Cyprus for five days in connection with the seizure of five tonnes of possible bomb-making material, authorities said Sunday. The 26-year-old appeared before a district court in the resort city of Larnaca where
Ministry officials seize 500 barrels of counterfeit paint
Five hundred barrels of counterfeit paint were seized and the factory with illegal laborers was closed on Saturday in Riyadh. An official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the illegal activities were unearthed during an inspection tour to
ISIS kills three Libyan soldiers
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants killed three soldiers loyal to Libya’s self-declared government controlling Tripoli, state news agency LANA said on Sunday. ISIS forces have profited from Libya’s turmoil, four years after the overthrow of Muammar Qaddafi, to
Egyptian student commits suicide by ‘jumping off Cairo tower’
A 20-year-old Egyptian student committed suicide Saturday by jumping off Cairo Tower, Egypt-based Al Ahram reported citing police sources. Initial investigations showed that the man, who was studying at the American University in Cairo, suffered psychological problems. The victim, who
World leaders arrive in Germany for G7 Summit
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in southern Germany early Sunday for a G7 summit that is set to be overshadowed by tensions over Greece’s debt crisis and flaring violence in Ukraine. Before the start of the summit in the Bavarian
Besieging the Houthis and the humanitarian aid conundrum
By : Abdulrahman al-Rashed Judging by Iranian media reports, from Mehr news agency and Press TV, discussing a complete naval blockade on all Yemen ports by the Saudi-led coalition – thus preventing aid ships carrying fuel, water and petroleum derivatives
What if ISIS emerges in Gaza?
By : Raed Omari There have been recent reports of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) insurgents in the Gaza Strip, though not to the extent of its presence elsewhere in the region such as in Iraq, Syria, Libya,
Killers make ‘Shawshank-style’ escape from New York prison
A frantic manhunt was underway on Sunday for two convicted murderers who busted out of New York state’s biggest maximum security prison by cutting through cell walls with power tools and escaping along tunnels, in a “Shawshank Redemption”-style prison break.
British foreign secretary condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has condemned the Scud missile attack on Saudi Arabia by Yemeni Houthi militias, which was intercepted by Saudi air defense forces on Saturday. Speaking after the missile attack near to the city of Khamis Mushayt
4 soldiers slain as ground offensive by rebels repulsed
The coalition forces, led by Saudi Arabia, repulsed a ground offensive by forces loyal to ousted Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the Houthi militias on Friday. The attack that lasted from dawn till noon prompted Saudi forces to fire
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthis in Taez
The Saudi-led coalition launched Sunday a series of airstrikes on Houthi gatherings in the southwestern city of Taez, according to Al Arabiya News Channel. The coalition also targeted Houthi-held camps in the Yemeni capital and resumed strikes on Republican Guard
NWC to be sued by Jeddawis
With no end in sight to the prevailing water crisis in six areas of south Jeddah and Ramadan fast approaching, the residents have now decided to move court against the National Water Company (NWC). The residents of all the affected
Sudan’s President Bashir forms new government
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir formed a new government late Saturday, state media reported, more than a month after he swept elections boycotted by the mainstream opposition and marred by poor turnout. Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court
SR1.48 billion contract to expand Al-Qassim airport
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced Saturday a SR1.48 billion contract with a private firm for the expansion of Prince Naif Regional Airport in Al-Qassim. The three-year contract was awarded to Muhaidib Contracting Co. and is part of
Israeli army strikes Gaza Strip after rocket attack
The Israeli military says it carried out an airstrike in the Gaza Strip in response to the latest rocket attack toward southern Israel, according to the Associated Press. There were reported casualties in Sunday morning’s strike which comes on the
‘High hourly wages for manual work could attract citizens’
The private sector has suggested a system that depends on an hourly wage to complement contracts. The proposal stipulates agreements should be based on the number of daily working hours and pay for vocational work should be increased by 60
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