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 »
Egypt’s al-Sisi denies graft accusations
:: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday flatly denied allegations of corruption made by an Egyptian businessman, assuring he was “honest and faithful” to his people and army. Videos posted online from outside the country since early September accusing
Trump calls Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after drones attack Saudi Aramco plants
:: Drone attacks caused fires in two major Saudi Aramco facilities in the kingdom, the Saudi interior ministry said on Saturday. The attacks hit the world’s largest oil processing plant at Abqaiq near Damman in Eastern Province and the country’s
Saudi oil production cut by 50 percent after attacks: Energy minister
:: The latest attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities resulted in the halt of an estimated 5.7 million barrels of crude oil supplies, or about 50 percent of Saudi Aramco’s production, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said
Saudi Aramco CEO says no casualties after oil attacks in Abqaiq and Khurais
:: The chief executive of Saudi Aramco confirmed the recent drone attacks on two facilities did not result in any injuries or casualties among its staff, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). “Work was underway
Prince Khalid bin Salman meets with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi
:: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met in Riyadh with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, and conveyed to him the regards of King Salman and the Crown Prince, Saudi state agency SPA reported on Saturday.
Former Turkish FM resigns from Erdogan’s AK Party
:: Former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced his resignation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party and plans to form a new political movement. Davutoglu resigned on Friday, days after the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP,
US Christian leaders visit Saudi Arabia on eve of 9/11 anniversary
:: Saudi Arabian officials welcomed an American Christian delegation on Tuesday, a day before the US commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The US group engaged in dialogue with officials about counterterrorism, the Middle East
Arab Coalition says it downed Houthi drone heading toward Najran
:: The Arab Coalition said on Wednesday that it downed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia, which was headed toward Saudi Arabia’s city of Najran. In a statement, the coalition said that the drone was targeting civilian areas in
Iran says Bolton’s departure will not push Tehran to talks with US
:: Iran said on Wednesday the firing of John Bolton as US national security adviser will not push Tehran to reconsider talks with the United States. “The departure of US National Security Adviser John Bolton from President Donald Trump’s administration
Germany’s Merkel: We still have every chance of orderly Brexit
:: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday there was still every chance for Britain’s divorce from the European Union to take place with a deal although Berlin is prepared for a disorderly Brexit in case that does not happen.
ISIS-affiliated militants kill soldiers in northeast Nigeria
:: Several Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush by ISIS-affiliated terrorists on a military convoy in the country’s conflict-riven northeast on Monday, security sources said. Fighters from the ISIS West Africa Province (ISWAP) organization opened fire with heavy machine
Pompeo: Trump could meet with no preconditions with Iran’s Rouhani at UN
:: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump could meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the upcoming United Nations meeting, with “no preconditions.” Pompeo made the comments at a press briefing to unveil
Saudi Arabia condemns Netanyahu pledge to annex West Bank’s Jordan Valley
Arab world condemns Netanyahu’s plan to annex Jordan Valley :: The Arab world condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank, with Saudi Arabia leading the call, describing it as “a
African UN members urge lifting of Sudan sanctions
:: The three African non-permanent members of the UN Security Council called on Tuesday for the lifting of sanctions against Sudan as the country transitions towards the civilian rule. In a joint statement, South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Equatorial Guinea,
Pakistan warns of ‘genocide’ in Kashmir, sees no talks with India
:: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday that India’s “illegal military occupation” of the Muslim-majority territory of Kashmir raises the specter of “genocide.” India revoked the autonomy of the disputed region, home
Blast heard near US Embassy in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary
:: A large explosion has been heard in Afghanistan’s capital near the US Embassy shortly after midnight on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the United States. A plume of smoke rose early Wednesday over Kabul. An embassy employee
Trump fires John Bolton as National Security Advisor
:: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has fired National Security Advisor John Bolton after he “disagreed strongly” with many of Bolton’s suggestions. Trump tweeted on Tuesday that he told Bolton that his services were no longer
Kashmiris allege beatings and abuse in raids by Indian troops
:: Residents of a dozen villages in the disputed Kashmir region say Indian troops have raided their homes in an apparent campaign of intimidation. In more than 50 interviews, residents told The Associated Press that soldiers inflicted beatings and electric
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