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 »
Over 80 missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya: Survivors tell UNHCR
:: At least 80 migrants including women and children were missing after a boat sank off the Libyan coast, survivors told the UN’s refugee agency Monday, in the latest such tragedy. A total of 132 people had boarded an inflatable
Barzeh district in Syria’s Damascus evacuated
:: As a part of the implementation of an agreement to put an end to all armed manifestations in Syria, more than a thousand of militants left the Barzeh district in the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syrian media reported, citing
Muslim Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide Mohammed Badie sentenced to life in prison
:: On Monday, the Giza Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Moataz Khafaji, sentenced Mohammed Badie, the Muslim Brotherhood’s supreme guide to life imprisonment, and two others for Rabaa operations room case. The court placed a 5-year strict imprisonment for 15
435,000 displaced from Iraq’s Mosul since February: UN
:: At least 435,000 people have been displaced from Iraq’s Mosul city since the military operations on its western neighbourhoods began on February 19, a UN spokesperson said. “Over 403,000 are currently displaced from western Mosul city, while some 31,000
ISIS suffer heavy losses and retreat in western Mosul
:: On Monday, the commander of the Iraqi counterterrorism agency, Major General Maan al-Saadi, announced of the counterterrorism forces started to liberate new districts in Iraq’s Mosul. In his interview with Al Arabiya Al-Saadi said that counterterrorism forces had moved
Cabinet congratulates Macron as new French president
:: The Cabinet on Monday congratulated Emmanuel Macron for being elected president of France, and wished the French people progress and prosperity. Chaired by King Salman at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the Cabinet welcomed the joint statement of the Saudi-Qatari
Syrian rebels start leaving Damascus district under evacuation deal
:: Hundreds of Syrian rebels began leaving the besieged Damascus district of Barzeh on Monday as part of an evacuation deal with the government, state media and a war monitor reported. State television said fighters and their relatives had started
Syria says up to 5,000 Chinese Uighurs fighting in militant groups
:: Up to 5,000 ethnic Uighurs from China’s violence-prone far western region of Xinjiang are fighting in various militant groups in Syria, the Syrian ambassador to China said on Monday, adding that Beijing should be extremely concerned about it. China
Syria’s al-Moualem says govt will abide by ‘de-escalation’ plan
:: Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday that the Damascus government would abide by the terms of a Russian plan for “de-escalation” zones so long as the rebels also observed the proposals. Speaking at a televised news conference,
Iran warns will hit militant ‘safe havens’ inside Pakistan
:: The head of the Iranian armed forces warned Islamabad on Monday that Tehran would hit bases inside Pakistan if the government does not confront militants who carry out cross-border attacks. Ten Iranian border guards were killed by militants last
Australia open to return of militants’ children
:: Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Monday said the country was open to the possibility of the return of children of militants who are fighting with the Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East. Turnbull made the remarks at
With maiden jet flight, China enters dog-fight with Boeing, Airbus
:: China’s home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home. Under overcast skies,
Arab coalition launches air strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen’s Taiz
:: Nineteen air strikes launched by Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen killed at least 20 Houthi militias and rebels affiliated with ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh and injured around 3o more. The coalition’s airstrikes targeted Khaled bin al-Walid camp in
Amazon sweeps US market for voice-controlled speakers
:: Amazon.com Inc is dominating the nascent market for voice-controlled speakers, research firm eMarketer said on Monday. The e-commerce giant’s Amazon Echo and Echo Dot devices will claim a 70.6 percent share of the US market this year, the study
Putin seeks end of ‘mutual mistrust’ after Macron win
:: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged French Presidential election winner Emmanuel Macron to bridge deep rifts and work together in the face of the “growing threat of terrorism and violent extremism”, said the Kremlin. Putin, who had openly
Singapore passes death penalty law for nuclear terrorism
:: Singapore’s Parliament on Monday passed a death penalty law for nuclear terrorism acts. Death penalty will be given to a person who commits a fatal act of terrorism using radioactive material or nuclear explosive devices, Xinhua news agency reported.
Saudi King Salman congratulates Emmanuel Macron on French presidential window
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on his election as president of France. On behalf of both the people and the government of Saudi Arabia, King Salman expressed
Saudi Telecom signs fiber optic broadband agreement
:: Saudi Telecom Co (STC) said on Sunday it has signed an agreement with the government of Saudi Arabia to provide high-speed fiber optic broadband services. The project is expected to cost around $1.95 billion (7.3 billion riyals), connecting 1.3
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