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 »
HRW urges ban on militias with record of abuses from Mosul battle
Iraqi military commanders should prevent militias with records of serious abuses from taking part in a planned offensive on the ISIS-held city of Mosul, campaign group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Sunday. The battle for Mosul, the ultra-hardline militants’
Netanyahu criticizes European ‘support’ for anti-Israel groups
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said his government was looking into support from European nations for groups engaged in what he described as anti-Israel activities, specifically mentioning France. Speaking at the start of a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said an
ISIS attacks two energy plants in north Iraq
ISIS militants stormed two energy facilities in northern Iraq on Sunday, killing at least five workers and shutting down a major oil pumping station, security and oil sources said. The first attack, on the AB2 gas compressor station, about 15
Multiple victims reported from active shooter in Texas
Separate shooting incidents in the Texas capital of Austin have left multiple victims, police said on Twitter early on Sunday as local media reported one person had been killed. “Both scenes are secure at this time,” the Austin Police Department
Over 1.5 million set for Pope’s grand finale in Poland
Pope Francis was set to celebrate mass Sunday with some 1.6 million pilgrims in a vast plain outside Krakow, wrapping up an emotionally-charged trip which took him to Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. High-spirited teenagers, scouts, priests and families camped under
Belgium arrests two suspected of planning attack
Police arrested two men suspected of planning an attack in Belgium after house searches on Friday evening, federal prosecutors said on Saturday. The two, named as 33-year-old Nourredine H. and his brother Hamza H., will appear before a judge on
Saudi forces repel Houthi attacks; 7 soldiers martyred
Saudi armed forces repelled sporadic attempts by hostile elements from Yemen to infiltate the kingdom on Saturday, killing tens of the intruders, the Coalition command said. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) late Saturday, the coalition
King Salman holds talks with Moroccan king in Tangier
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received the king of Morocco at his residence in the city of Tangier on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. King Salman welcomed King Mohammed VI, who in turn wished him
Yemen talks extended, Saudi soldiers killed
The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed the death seven of its military in the ongoing fight against the Houthi militia on Saturday. The dead were all Saudi military: an officer and five other soldiers. They died while trying to stop Houthi
No mosque sermon without permission
A forum entitled Fiqh of loyalty and citizenship, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance in Taif over a span of two days with the participation of imams and preachers, recorded varying knowledge of some the participants
Tunisian PM dismissed in no confidence vote
Tunisian lawmakers voted on Saturday to dismiss Prime Minister Habib Essid from office during a no-confidence ballot in parliament, clearing the way for a new government that must push through delayed economic reforms. Essid, a technocrat in office less than
Trump to Clinton: ‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he was taking the gloves off in his battle against Democrat Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House after taking a scorching from speakers at the Democratic National Convention. Trump wrapped
Saudi-led coalition denies blockading Yemeni territories
The Saudi-led coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen has denied allegations by international human rights and aid groups that it was blocking access to the war-ravaged country, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a statement issued on Friday, the coalition voiced
ISIS leaders trying to flee to Syria
Many ISIS leaders have fled Mosul with their families towards Syria ahead of a planned offensive by US-backed Iraqi forces on the city, Iraq’s defence minister said on Saturday. Khaled al-Obeidi said he had intelligence of increasing conflict, especially over
‘Big risk’ of EU-Turkey migrant deal collapsing
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said that the EU’s deal with Turkey on halting the flow of migrants towards the bloc is at risk of breaking down, in comments published Friday. “The risk is big. The success so far of
Turkey frees 758 soldiers after failed coup
Turkey has released more than 750 soldiers detained after an abortive coup, state media reported on Saturday, while President Tayyip Erdogan said he would drop lawsuits against people who had insulted him, in a one-time gesture of “unity”. More than
CIA not optimistic about future for unified Syria
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan said on Friday he was not optimistic about the future of Syria. “I don’t know whether or not Syria can be put back together again,” Brennan told the annual Aspen Security Forum. His comments
Yemen government withdraws from Kuwait talks with rebels
Yemen’s government delegation has quit talks in Kuwait with Shiite Houthi rebels despite resuming them earlier this month. Officials with Yemen’s internationally recognized government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi told The Associated Press they were considering proposals to reconvene
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