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 »
Afghanistan probes reported deaths of dozens of civilians in air strikes
:: Afghanistan’s government is said to have ordered an investigation into reports of dozens of civilian deaths in an anti-Taliban joint offensive by Afghan and US troops in northern Kunduz province. The US-led coalition said it was assessing the reports
How Russia’s revolutionaries won the battle but lost the war
By : Yossi Mekelberg :: A century has passed since the Russian Revolution, undoubtedly one of the most momentous events of the 20th century: A revolution that deeply divided the views of an entire generation, and collapsed like pack of
Israel beats the drums of war
By : Maria Dubovikova :: Israel is beating the drums of war in the region. Disappointed by American inactivity, and having failed to persuade Moscow to change its mind on the majority of regional issues that most concern Tel Aviv,
In clash with Trump, US report says humans cause climate change
:: The rapid pace of global climate change is almost certainly driven by human activity, like burning fossil fuels, according to a US government report that contradicts assertions by President Donald Trump and members of his administration. “For the warming
Syria deal being discussed for possible Putin-Trump meeting
:: Syria deal may be on agenda for Putin-Trump Asia meeting -report Russian President Vladimir Putin and his UScounterpart Donald Trump may discuss a Syria settlement at an Asian economic summit in Vietnam next week, the RIA news agency reported
Military official says united Libyan army a possibility
:: Official spokesperson to the Libyan army, Colonel Ahmad al-Mismary, said that an agreement has been reached between Libyan parties at the Cairo talks and will be announced soon. The talks included representatives from the national Libyan army led by
US strikes ISIS in Somalia for first time
:: The US conducted a pair of drone strikes against ISIS fighters in Somalia on Friday, the first time America has struck the militants in the Horn of Africa nation, officials said. The strikes occurred in northeastern Somalia and killed
Intensified coalition strikes on Sanaa; Ministry of Defense hit
:: Arab coalition fighters launched a series of air strikes on Saturday targeting the Houthi militia and forces loyal to ousted Ali Abdullah Saleh camps in southern Sanaa. Local residents reported that violent raids targeted a camp in Atan where
Lebanese PM Hariri resigns, stresses ‘Iran’s hands will be cut off’
:: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announced his resignation on Saturday, stressing that “Iran’s hands in the region will be cut off,” emphasizing the fact that “wherever Iran is involved, there is nothing but devastation and chaos.” “Iran has a
Assassination attempt on Hariri thwarted a ‘couple of days ago’
:: Sources have told News Agency that the assassination attempt on Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri had been thwarted in Beirut a few days ago. Giving details, the sources said: “The planners of Hariri’s assassination attempt disrupted the watchtowers (control
Alleged Benghazi attacker appears before US judge
:: A Libyan accused of involvement in the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic complex in Benghazi that killed four Americans, including the US ambassador, appeared Friday before a federal judge in Washington. Mustafa al-Imam, who authorities said is approximately
I salute Prime Minister Hariri for his stand, says Michel Suleiman
:: Former Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said he salutes Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri for his decision to step down. On Saturday, Hariri announced his resignation in a televised speech, revealing a plot to assassinate him and condemning the role
Iran displays missile during anniversary of embassy takeover
:: Iran on Saturday displayed a surface-to-surface missile as part of events marking the anniversary of the 1979 US Embassy takeover and hostage crisis amid uncertainty about its nuclear deal with world powers. Thousands gathered at the former US embassy
Saudi Crown Prince to head new committee to combat corruption
:: In a statement carried by Saudi official news agency, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud decreed the following: “In view of what we have noticed of exploitation by some of the weak souls who have put their own interests
US official met Syrian security chief in Damascus
:: A senior US official met Syria’s national security chief in Damascus this week in the highest ranking visit to Syria by a US official since the start of the war in 2011, a senior regional official close to Damascus
Cabinet reshuffle, crackdown on corruption in Saudi Arabia
:: King Salman announced two key changes in the Saudi Cabinet and ordered the formation of a super committee to combat corruption. The committee is to be headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In its first decision, the committee
Kingdom’s new management style is based on integrity, honesty and sincerity
:: Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awad bin Saleh al-Awad said that the royal decree on fighting corruption is the state’s approach towards promoting integrity and advancing reform under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown
Two Saudi ministers and navy chief replaced, crown prince leads new anti-graft committee
:: Saudi Arabia launched a crackdown on public corruption on Saturday and apppointed new ministers for the National Guard and for economy and planning. National Guard Minister Miteb bin Abdullah was dismissed and replaced by Prince Khaled bin Ayyaf. Economy
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