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 »
‘Decisive Storm’ strikes Houthis for sixth night
The Saudi-led “Operation Decisive Storm” carried out a sixth night of air strikes against Iranian-backed Houthi militias across the country, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Wednesday. The coalition targeted two Houthi military installations in the city of al-Dhale southwest
Pakistani delegation in Riyadh for talks on Yemen
A delegation of senior Pakistani officials arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday as Islamabad weighs how much support to provide the kingdom in its fight against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The delegation, led by Pakistani Defense Minister
King Salman consults citizens, urges unity
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman consulted with former ministers, military officers and citizens at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, and said the country remained unified and peaceful despite disturbances on its border. “I am delighted to
Grand mufti wants media to promote national cohesion
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, chairman of the board of senior scholars, has urged journalists to report the truth and defend the country against rumor-mongering and attempts to undermine state security. “Journalists have a huge responsibility on their shoulders.
Saudi defense minister meets U.S. House speaker
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday received in Riyadh the Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner, and his accompanying delegation. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation with regard to the Saudi-led “Decisive
Saudi deputy crown prince receives commander of Malaysian Army
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Interior Mohammed bin Naif received Tuesday the commander of the Malaysian Army in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the commander of the army stressed Malaysia’s support for the Saudi-led
Arab coalition welcomes aid in Yemen
Non-military aid to Yemen provided by countries or humanitarian organizations is ‘welcomed’ but needs to be made through “diplomatic channels,” the Saudi-led coalition spokesman said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri said all relief efforts are hailed by the Arab coalition
Head of rival govt in Libya capital sacked: MP
The leader of the government in Tripoli, Omar al-Hassi, was sacked Tuesday by the parliament in the Libyan capital, which is under the control of an Islamist-backed militia, a lawmaker said. “The head of the government was dismissed by the
Obama lifts block on delivery of F-16s to Egypt
U.S. President Barack Obama has approved the delivery of a dozen F-16 aircraft to Egypt that had been frozen after a military-led takeover, Agence France-Presse reported. The White House said Obama told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi by phone on
ISIS executes at least 37 civilians in central Syria: monitor
ISIS on Tuesday executed at least 37 civilians, including two children, in a raid on a regime-held village in Hama province of central Syria, a monitor said. ISIS “executed at least 37 people, including women and children, by burning, beheading,
King acknowledges widespread support
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has thanked the international community for supporting the action in Yemen against the Houthis. Presiding over the weekly Council of Ministers meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday, the king briefed
Skilled Saudi pilots outwit Houthi defenses
Saudi pilots have been outmaneuvering Houthi defenses by launching attacks without being shot, according to reports on Monday. A six-minute video has emerged on social networking sites showing a pilot filming a fellow officer performing skillful evasive actions while carrying
Clock ticks toward Iran nuclear deal deadline
Iran and six world powers ramped up the pace of negotiations on Tuesday ahead of a deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal that was less than 24 hours away, as both sides warned it was crucial to overcome differences that
U.N. seeks billions for Syria at Kuwait donors’ meet
A major U.N. donors’ conference that aims to raise billions of dollars for Syria opens Tuesday in Kuwait with experts warning of a “humanitarian catastrophe” unfolding in the war-torn country. The United Nations has launched an appeal to raise $8.4
Swedish PM signals improved ties with Saudi Arabia
Sweden’s prime minister signaled improved ties with Saudi Arabia on Monday, saying the European country’s ambassador would be back in the Arab kingdom “soon.” “We are getting back to a normal good relation, that was our intention all the time,
Pakistan to join Saudi coalition against Houthis
Pakistan will send troops to Saudi Arabia to join the coalition fighting Yemeni Houthi rebels, a senior government official said on Monday, joining several Gulf states, Sudan, Egypt and Morocco. Largely Sunni Muslim Pakistan – a regional ally of Saudi
Saudi-led forces block Yemen ports
The Arab coalition naval forces are now in full control of Yemeni sea ports, a spokesman for the Saudi military said on Monday. Spokesman Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri said naval forces are blocking the movement of ships to prevent weapons
Yemen FM blames Houthis for strike on refugee camp
Yemen’s foreign minister blamed Iranian-allied Houthi fighters for an air strike on a camp for displaced people and refugees in northern Yemen that killed at least 45 people on Monday, denying any link to Saudi-led military operations. Riyadh Yaseen was
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