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 »
US judge extends court order blocking Trump travel banner
A federal judge in Hawaii indefinitely extended on Wednesday an order blocking enforcement of President Donald Trump’s revised ban on travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim countries. US District Judge Derrick Watson turned an earlier temporary restraining
A year after curbing its power, the Saudi religious police is deemed redundant by many
As Saudi Arabia marks the first anniversary of curbs placed on the religious police, people are taking to social media in an unprecedented way to criticize their previous behavior, stating they are better off without them. This week Saudi-based social
David Friedman takes oath as the new US ambassador to Israel
David Friedman, a Jewish American attorney close to President Donald Trump, and who is known for a hardline stand in favor of settlements in occupied territories, was sworn in Wednesday as new US envoy to Israel. The Senate confirmed his
Pakistan has joined Saudi military alliance, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Pakistan media has quoted Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria as having said on Thursday that Islamabad has joined the Saudi-led Islamic Military Alliance. The spokesperson also said he had no knowledge of contacts between Saudi government and former army chief
Trump administration pursuing $5 billion deal for sale of 19 F-16s to Bahrain
A source in the US Congress said on Wednesday that the administration of President Donald Trump has expressed its intention to proceed with a $5 billion deal to sell Bahrain 19 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters and related equipment, a deal
Aide to warlord Kony surrenders as US pulls from mission
A key aide to warlord Joseph Kony has surrendered to Ugandan forces, the military said Thursday, shortly after the US indicated it was pulling out of the international manhunt for one of Africa’s most notorious fugitives. Michael Omona’s surrender to
Israel says to cut another $2 mln from its UN contribution
Israel said on Wednesday it would cut a further $2 million from its already reduced contribution this year to the United Nations in protest at resolutions taken against it at the world body’s various forums. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who
Ethiopia state of emergency extended by four months
Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday approved a four month extension of a state of emergency that was first imposed in October to quell nearly a year of anti-government protests. “The House unanimously voted to extend the state of emergency,” said a
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Lebanese Prime Minister
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, met in his office in Riyadh on Wednesday with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries as
UK regulators fine ex-banker over Whatsapp messages
British regulators on Thursday hit a former investment banker with a hefty fine for sharing confidential client information over messaging service WhatsApp. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined Christopher Niehaus $46,267 for “failing to act with due skill, care and
UN chief Antonio Guterres: Iraq is in final stages of fight against terrorism
The Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has called his visit to Iraq “historic” and said fight against ISIS is in the ‘final stages’ as he met with officials to discuss the fight against extremism, especially the ongoing
Samsung Galaxy S8: 5 new features to look out former
On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 smartphones which incorporate a host of new features as the market leader seeks to rebound from a chaotic handset recall and a corruption scandal. The South Korean giant’s mobile chief DJ Koh
Turkey ends ‘Shield’ military operation in Syria
Turkey has ended the “Euphrates Shield” military operation it launched in Syria last August, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday, but suggested there might be more cross-border campaigns to come. Turkey sent troops, tanks and warplanes to support Free
Lebanon reveals its first budget in 12 years
Lebanon’s government has revealed the country’s first budget in 12 years after discord and political paralysis had prevented politicians in past years from agreeing on a figure. The budget will have a deficit of $4.86 billion on spending of $15.78
At least 17 killed in truck bomb in Baghdad
Iraqi security sources told News Agency that at least 17 people were killed and 60 more injured in a rigged truck bomb early Wednesday near a search checkpoint at the southern entrance to Baghdad. Sources confirmed that an assailant blew
Saudi Aramco formally appoints banks to advise on share sale
Saudi Aramco has formally appointed JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley and HSBC as international financial advisers for its initial public offering, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The trio join Moelis & Co and Evercore, which have been
Tunisian former PM Jomaa launches ‘non-ideological’ political party
Tunisia’s former Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa launched a new political party on Wednesday which he said would be non-ideological and could “restore hope for Tunisians” frustrated by the country’s transition. Jomaa led a technocratic government in 2014, a year that
Meet two young Saudi actors who are making waves at the Saudi Film Festival
Meeting its mission of nurturing the nascent filmmaking industry in the Kingdom, the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts can be credited with recognizing young actor Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj’s talent. The 23-year-old Saudi actor found his calling after a failed
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