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 »
Izzat Al-Duri refuses to die, yet again
The TV channel of Iraq’s former ruling Baath party on Friday released an audio recording purportedly of the elusive Saddam Hussein deputy some officials said had been killed last month. Several officials and leaders of Shiite militia groups had claimed
15 civilians killed, 100 wounded in Houthi attack on Taez
Yemeni Houthis and militias loyal to deposed president Ali Abdullah Saleh reportedly killed at least 15 civlilians and wounded more than 100 others in an artillery shell barrage on Saturday in the city of Taez. The attack came on the
Sheikh Waleed wins Media Personality of the Year award
Sheikh Waleed Al-Ibrahim, founder and chairman of the MBC Group, has won the prestigious Media Personality of the Year award for his efforts to promote and develop the Arab media industry over the past 25 years. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Iran won’t be allowed to have nukes, US assures Gulf states
President Barack Obama has pledged America’s “ironclad commitment” to Gulf nations to help protect their security, pointedly mentioning the potential use of military force and offering assurances that a potential nuclear agreement with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable.
Clintons earned at least $30 mln since 2014, report finds
Hillary and Bill Clinton have earned at least $30 million since January 2014, including more than $25 million for delivering about 100 speeches, according to a government filing. Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, has
Nepal rescuers find 3 bodies near crashed U.S. Marine chopper
Nepalese rescuers on Friday found three bodies near the wreckage of a U.S. Marine helicopter that disappeared this week during a relief mission in the earthquake-hit Himalayan nation, and officials said it was unlikely there were any survivors from the
Egypt sentences former President Mursi to death
An Egyptian court on Saturday transferred the case of former Islamist President Mohammad Mursi to the Grand Mufti, who must be consulted before any death sentence can be imposed. The court also ordered the same for Brotherhood leaders Khairat al-Shater
Two Saudi siblings jailed for inciting prisoners to attack officials
The Specialized Criminal Court in Riyadh sentenced on Thursday two Saudi siblings to prison after they were convicted of inciting prisoners to attack officials of the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution (mabahith). The first defendant was sentenced to two
ISIS executes 23 civilians near Syria’s Palmyra
ISIS extremists on Friday executed 23 civilians, including nine children, near Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, a monitor said. “The Islamic State group executed by gunfire 23 civilians, including nine children, in the village of Amiriyeh, north of Tadmor,” said
U.S. weapons ‘expedited’ to Iraq amid ISIS advance
The United States is sending “continued and expedited” weapons to Iraq, Vice President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Friday, amid a major ISIS advance. The phone call took place after ISIS extremists seized a government compound in
Obama hails ‘success’ of Camp David summit
U.S. President Barack Obama hailed on Friday the success of a summit held the day before with six Gulf leaders in his Camp David compound, saying that the aim of the meeting was to “deepen and broaden” the “excellent relationship”
Iran prepared for all scenarios in nuclear talks: Negotiator
Iran is prepared for “all scenarios” in talks with world powers about curbing its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, its top nuclear negotiator said on Friday when asked what would happen if no final deal was reached by
Tanker attacked by Iranian craft collided with Iran oil platform in March
A Singapore-flagged oil products tanker fired at by Iranian craft on Thursday had previously collided with an Iranian oil drilling platform in March and efforts have since been made to resolve the issue, the owner said on Friday. The Alpine
Baath party TV releases recording of Saddam deputy
The TV channel of Iraq’s former ruling Baath party on Friday released an audio recording purportedly of the elusive Saddam Hussein deputy some officials said had been killed last month. Several officials and leaders of Shiite militia groups had claimed
U.N. says ‘war crimes’ committed in Libya
Armed groups in Libya are abducting and torturing civilians, the United Nations said Friday, warning that such actions are “war crimes.” “Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians, including minors, on account of their actual or perceived
U.N. aid flight lands in Yemen mid-way through humanitarian pause
The U.N. refugee agency said the first of six cargo planes taking 150 tons of urgently needed shelter and relief items landed in Sanaa on Friday, with a second to follow later in the day. The flight, carrying blankets, kitchen
ISIS raises flag over govt building in Iraq’s Ramadi
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants raised their black flag over the local government compound in the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Friday and claimed victory through mosque loudspeakers after overrunning most of the western provincial capital. The
Sahara militant rejects allegiance pledge to ISIS
The notorious extremist Moktar Belmoktar rejected a pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group made by a member of his organization, suggesting splits in his operation in a statement that surfaced Friday. Belmoktar, who
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