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 »
India police warned weeks ago of attack on Hindus in Kashmir
:: As India’s government on Tuesday blamed separatist rebels for gunning down seven Hindu pilgrims and wounding 19 more in Kashmir before fleeing into the night, rebel groups in the disputed region condemned the rare, deadly attack on civilians and
Two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli army in Jenin clashes
:: Two Palestinian men were shot dead during clashes with the Israeli army in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank early Wednesday, Palestinian medical and security sources said. One of the two had been evacuated in serious
Google’s ‘paid-policy research’ may have influenced policymakers: Report
:: Google has found itself in the midst of a “paid-policy research” controversy as a non-profit watchdog has claimed in its latest report that the tech giant’s financial support for academics may have influenced policymakers unaware of the company’s role.
Twitter users blocked by Trump file lawsuit
:: A group of Twitter users blocked by President Donald Trump have sued him, arguing that his account amounts to a public forum that he as a government official cannot bar people from. The blocked Twitter users, represented by the
Cautious calm surrounds the construction of a wall in northern Israel
:: Those who patrol the Israeli border with Lebanon will notice a section made of a concrete wall, seven meters high, on the border of the Lebanese village of Kafarkala, opposite the Israeli settlement of Masjab. The settlement is located
Islamophobia continues to increase: OIC report
:: The Islamophobia Observatory Report of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) described the growing fear against Islam and Muslims in certain parts of the world. Presenting the report on Monday at the 44th Council of Foreign Ministers Conference in
Bill Gates’ daughter’s Arab beau a successful sporting star’s
:: American billionaire and Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ daughter Jennifer Katharine Gates hit the headlines recently with news of her dating an Egyptian man named Nayel Nassar. However, Nassar is not just another Arab guy as his resume boasts numerous
Meet Mirhan Hussein, the ‘Kim Kardashian of Egypt’
:: Egyptian actress and singer Mirhan Hussein is being called “Egypt’s Kim Kardashian” after photos she posted of her beach holiday on Instagram went viral. Pictured in beach wear with a high hairdo, Hussein quickly drew comparisons to the US
How Tunisia’s Marzouki defended Qatar
By : Mashari Althaydi :: A complex network is currently active in the media, which is defending the Qatari propaganda and attacking its rivals. It is not just a regional or a local network but a global one and it
The US-Qatar MoU will need close observation
By : Faisal J. Abbas :: The US-Qatar MoU on combatting terrorism and its financing, which was announced on Tuesday during the visit by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Doha, is an important development. There is no doubt
Whose side is the US secretary of state taking in the Gulf rift?
By : Abdulrahman Al-Rashed :: When the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets the angry minsters of the quartet — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain — he will find himself facing governments that have already made a
Modi’s visit to Israel, Arabs going green with envy
By : Ghassan Charbel :: Arabs find themselves envious when they encounter the developed world. A friend of mine sought a better life in London after having had enough with reign of oppression back home. He purchased a house in
Turkish military action in Afrin is not the best remedy
By : Yasar Yakis :: There are persistent reports about the ongoing preparations for a Turkish military operation in Afrin, Syria. This is, in a way, the extension of another operation, launched on Aug. 24, 2016, and codenamed Operation Euphrates
US eyes continued presence in Iraq after ISIS
:: The United States and several coalition countries want to maintain a military footprint in Iraq after the eventual defeat of the ISIS group, a top US general said Tuesday. Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend said the Iraqi government had expressed
Top Europe court upholds ban on full-face veil in Belgium
:: The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public. The court ruled that the restriction sought to guarantee social cohesion, the “protection of the rights and freedoms of
Iraq: The US-led coalition warns of a ‘new ISIS’
:: The US-led international coalition has warned of the emergence of a “new ISIS” in Iraq. The warning noted that if the Iraqi government does not change its dealings with the Sunni sector, the war against ISIS organization will not
US, Qatar sign MOU on combating terrorism, financing
:: The United States and Qatar signed an agreement on combating terrorism and its financing during a visit to Doha by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, his senior adviser R.C. Hammond told reporters. “Qatar and the United States have
US Marine Corps says 16 dead in Mississippi military plane crash
:: A US military aircraft has crashed in the southern state of Mississippi, killing 16 people, US media reported Monday. The US Marine Corps confirmed that a “mishap” involving a KC-130 occurred in the evening, without providing additional details. The
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