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 »
Nearly 50 killed in fresh CAR violence
[wpResize] BANGUI: Nearly 50 people have been killed in three days in a fresh surge of sectarian violence in the Central African Republic, a peacekeeping officer said Wednesday. The violence was triggered by the killing of 17 Muslims at a
France fire blanks, Ecuador eliminated
[wpResize] RIO DE JANEIRO: Ten-man Ecuador bravely held France to a 0-0 draw at Rio’s Maracana stadium on Wednesday but the European favorites still topped Group E to gain a second round tie against Nigeria. Through luck, determination, bad finishing
Nakheel to pay off bank debts ahead of plan
[wpResize] DUBAI: Nakheel, the real estate giant at the heart of Dubai’s financial crisis, said it will pay off all its bank debt of 7.9 billion dirhams ($2.15 billion) ahead of schedule. “Our payment is covering up to the last
Palestinians end hunger-strike after Israel makes concessions
Scores of Palestinians on hunger-strike ended their protest against detention without trial on Wednesday after winning limited concessions from Israel but no major change of policy. About 120 Palestinians on so-called “administrative detention” began fasting on April 24 and were
Libyans slow to vote for new parliament in test for transition
[wpResize] Barely 13 percent of Libyan voters went to the polls by noon on Wednesday to elect a new parliament that officials hope will help restore order three years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. Fresh fighting in the eastern
Iran hopes for end of sanctions boom but investors still wary
[wpResize] With the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough next month bringing an end to Iran’s international isolation, officials in Tehran are preparing to roll out the red carpet to foreign firms. But a tough legal environment and tricky domestic market
Iraq’s PM says committed to forming a new government
[wpResize] Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday he is committed to forming a new government on time as he fights growing calls from his opponents, and some of his former allies, to step aside. A mounting Sunni insurgency
EU regulators to decide on Apple, Beats deal by July 30
[wpResize] European Union antitrust regulators will decide by July 30 whether to clear Apple Inc’s $3 billion bid for music streaming and audio equipment company Beats, the European Commission said on Wednesday. IPhone maker Apple unveiled the deal last month,
Egypt’s Sisi make Algeria his first foreign trip, security tops agenda
[wpResize] Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday made his first trip abroad since taking office, seeking Algeria’s support to counter Islamist militancy in north Africa. “We have a lot issues between us and Algeria. We’ve got the problem of
Tunisia to hold elections in October, November
[wpResize] Tunisia’s parliament on Wednesday agreed to hold parliamentary elections on Oct. 26 and a presidential poll a month later, in another step to full democracy after the country toppled its autocrat ruler in 2011. Tunisia’s turbulent political transition began
Google sets sights beyond smartphones at annual developer conference
[wpResize] Google Inc (GOOGL.O) (GOOG.O), whose Android software reigns as the world’s dominant smartphone operating system, will step up efforts to make inroads into cars, televisions and other devices at its annual developer conference this week, sources familiar with the
Militants attack Iraq air base, U.S. advisers arrive
[wpResize] Militants attacked one of Iraq’s largest air bases and seized control of several small oilfields on Wednesday as U.S. special forces troops and intelligence analysts arrived to help Iraqi security forces counter a mounting Sunni insurgency. Iraqi Prime Minister
Syrian Qaeda wing pledges loyalty to ISIL in border town
[wpResize] Syria’s al Qaeda wing has pledged loyalty to the rival Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group in a Syrian border town, a monitoring group said, boosting ISIL’s control on both sides of the frontier. Fighters from
Al Jazeera trial: El-Sissi won’t interfere
[wpResize] CAIRO: Egypt’s president said Tuesday the authorities will not interfere in the judiciary, as protests were staged worldwide in solidarity with Al-Jazeera journalists, including an Australian, whose jailing has sparked outrage. The United States is leading calls for President
Officer’s hunch prevents Beirut carnage
[wpResize] BEIRUT: A hunch by a young Lebanese security officer prevented a potential massacre as scores of people watched a World Cup match in Beirut, but it also cost his own life. The intuition and bravery of 20-year-old General Security
Turkey halts jihadists
[wpResize] In this March 27, 2014 photo, a traffic sign indicates Turkey ahead on the road while Syrian troops take journalists on a government-led tour in an area near the Syrian-Turkish border in the province of Latakia, Syria. ISTANBUL: Turkey
Heartbreak and hope in a Syrian refugee camp
[wpResize] By Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi I visited a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley this week and was shocked to see tens of thousands of people living below the international poverty line in miserable and deteriorating conditions. It is
IDB president receives King Abdullah Award
[wpResize] Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Ahmad Mohamed Ali has received the King Abdullah Award for his dedicated service to the Muslim Ummah and bringing honor to the Saudi Arabian government. The award was presented to him by Crown Prince
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