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 »
Olivia Newton-John ‘feeling great’ after breast cancer recovery
:: Thanking fans for supporting her, singer Olivia Newton-John recently expressed her happiness by saying that she is “feeling great” while recovering from a breast cancer that relapsed earlier this year. The 68-year-old singer took to her Facebook account and
North Korea accuses Japan of planning cyberspace war
:: North Korea accused Japan of building a cyberspace attack force in its military under the pretext of self-defence, the media reported. Official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Saturday said the Japanece Defence Ministry is planning to boost the size and
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84
:: Dick Gregory, known for his groundbreaking comedy, who parlayed his career as a stand-up into a life of social and political activism, died Saturday of heart failure. He was 84. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedian’s son confirmed
US formally launches probe of China’s intellectual property practices
:: The United States on Friday formally launched an investigation into China’s alleged theft of US intellectual property, a widely expected move following a call from President Donald Trump earlier this week to determine whether a probe was needed. The
Hackers threaten to leak ‘Games of Thrones’ season 7 finale
:: After several HBO Twitter accounts were hacked earlier this week, the hackers have reportedly threatened to release the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ season seven ahead of its air date. They have also threatened to release the passwords for
Abba star asks fans to take a chance on new piano album
:: It might take a few moments for fans of Abba star Benny Andersson’s to recognise the songs on his new album “Piano”. Although it features Abba hits, including “Thank You for the Music”, and songs from Andersson’s musicals and
Sonny Landam dies at 76 following heart failure
:: American film actor and stunt man Sonny Landham passed away at 76 following congestive heart failure. His sister, Dawn Boehler, said in a statement that the actor died from heart failure at a hospital in Kentucky. Landham was best
The interests of the Arabs do not require enmity with the US
By : Raghida Dergham :: One segment of the people of the Gulf are worried about the fate of the Gulf Cooperation Council, not just out of fear that it may allow Iran to realize its project for regional dominance
Helping others is the Saudi way
By : Fahad Nazer :: Much of the attention on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has focused on the economic reforms at its core, which aim to lessen dependence on oil by developing other sectors of the economy. However, there is
Refugees need our help, not more well-meaning words
By : Yossi Mekelberg :: This time last year the refugee crisis was at its height. Not surprisingly, in September the United Nations General Assembly called for the first ever summit at the heads of state and government level to
A suicide bombing and what it means for Hamas
By : Sharif Nashashibi :: In the absence of a claim of responsibility for Thursday’s suicide bombing in Gaza, which killed a Hamas security man and injured several others, speculation has ensued over who was behind it, with fingers understandably
How engineers can ease the refugee crisis
By : Muhammad Hamid Zaman :: A resurgence of nativism and xenophobia around the world has created a toxic environment for those fleeing from conflict. But among the many challenges that refugees must confront while they await resettlement, access to
Terror charges over Australia ‘ISIS-inspired’ mosque arson
:: Three men will be charged with committing terrorism over alleged arson attacks inspired by terror group ISIS in Iraq and Syria on a Melbourne mosque last year, Australian police said on Sunday (Aug 20). Two men aged 25 and
Pentagon’s Mattis again seeks to reassure US allies
:: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis travels to the Middle East and eastern Europe next week to play the increasingly familiar role of reassuring allies that the United States is committed to them despite mixed messages from President Donald Trump. Mattis
Spain, France press manhunt for ringleader in dual Barcelona attacks
:: Authorities in Spain and France pressed the search Saturday for the supposed ringleader of an Islamic extremist cell that carried out vehicle attacks in Barcelona and a seaside resort, as the investigation focused on links among the Moroccan members
ISIS claims responsibility as eight stabbed in Russian city
:: Eight people were injured in a knife attack in the Siberian city of Surgut, the local office of the Russian law enforcement committee said in a statement published on its website. “A man was moving along the main streets
Spanish Ministry of Interior: Terror cell behind Barcelona attacks ‘dismantled’
:: The terror cell behind Spain’s deadly twin attacks has been “dismantled,” Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said Saturday, as police still hunted for one remaining suspect. “The cell has been completely dismantled,” he told reporters of the cell that
Trump assembles national security team to forge new Afghanistan strategy
:: US President Donald Trump assembled his national security team at the Camp David presidential retreat on Friday to forge a way ahead in Afghanistan, almost 16 years after the war began. Trump must decide if he wants to continue
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