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 »
Emirati FM says UAE committed to fight in Yemen
The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates says his country is committed to continue its support of Yemen’s internationally recognized government of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said after talks with his Cypriot
Clinton’s conundrum: Caught between protesters and police
The shocking shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers have magnified the challenge that Hillary Clinton faces as she tries to reassure both voters jittery about social unrest and activists angry about law-enforcement abuses that she is on their side.
Iraq War was illegal, says Blair’s former deputy
Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has revealed his believe that the 2003 Iraq War was “illegal,” days after an inquiry into the war savaged Tony Blair, who was prime minister at the time. Prescott, now a member of
Ministry to appoint Saudi labor attachés abroad
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development is planning to appoint labor attachés in countries from where the Kingdom hires expat workers. “The ministry thinks that labor attachés can restrict recruitment brokers and regulate the recruitment business. The ministry hopes
Arab coalition ‘clipped Iran’s wings in Yemen’
The Arab coalition — led by Saudi Arabia to confront the coup carried out by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen — has succeeded in curtailing Tehran’s ambitions in the region, said Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. During a meeting
Decisive Storm compelled Iran to drink ‘nuclear poison’
Operation Decisive Storm, aimed at preventing Iran’s expansion into Yemen, forced Iranian leaders “to drink the nuclear poison,” said Maryam Radjavi, leader of the Iranian opposition. Speaking on the second day of the annual meeting of the National Council of
Jews rally near tense Holy site in memory of murdered teen
Jewish hardliners and Israeli right-wing politicians rallied near a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem on Tuesday in support of a family whose 13-year-old daughter was murdered by a Palestinian. The provocative rally of a few hundred people was also attended
Kashmir remains on edge as death toll mounts to 22
Indian authorities were struggling on Monday to contain protests by Kashmiris angry after 22 people were killed in weekend demonstrations, as youths defied a curfew to rally in the streets against the killing of a top anti-India rebel leader. Paramilitary
Vision 2030 to be placed at G-20 meet
The Kingdom is set to present its Vision 2030 at a meeting of the ministers of labor and employment of the G-20 being held in Beijing from July 11 to 13. It will enlighten the participants about its ambitious vision
Prince Charles backs KSA war against terror
Charles, prince of Wales, has expressed his sincere sympathies to Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman in a message in which the British royal supported the Kingdom’s stance against the terrorist act in the holy city. “I was so deeply
Turkey: No steps yet to normalize ties with Egypt
Turkey has not taken any steps yet on normalizing relations with Egypt but would like to restore ties, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said on Monday, after Ankara recently patched up relations with both Russia and Israel. Kurtulmus, the government’s
Nationwide truce extended for 72 hrs: Syrian army
The Syrian military said it would extend a nationwide ceasefire for another 72 hours from Tuesday, state media reported on Monday. The military high command said in a statement reported by state media that “a regime of calm will be
Saudi youth in their 20s being targeted by ISIS
Daesh (so-called ISIS) group had recruited 12 Saudi brothers to carry out five terrorist operations of which four were in Saudi Arabia and the fifth was against a famous mosque in Kuwait. According to a statement by the Interior Ministry,
Hariri tribunal axes trial of slain Hezbollah commander
A special UN court set up to prosecute the killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri overturned Monday an earlier decision to try in absentia a Hezbollah military chief who is thought to have died in May. The Hague-based
Israel AG orders ‘examination’ into Netanyahu ‘matter’
Israel’s Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said on Sunday he had ordered an “examination” into an unspecified affair involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after weeks of media speculation and rumors. “After receiving information on matters pertaining, among others, to the prime
Two Egypt policemen killed in Sinai bombing
A roadside bombing in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula killed two policemen on Monday, the interior ministry said. The ISIS group’s self-styled Amaq news agency said a bomb planted by militants targeted a police mine clearing vehicle, but it was not clear
Carter announces 560 more US troops to Iraq
The United States will send 560 more troops to Iraq to help establish a newly retaken air base as a staging hub for the long-awaited battle to recapture Mosul from ISIS militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday on an
Rebels launch attack in Syria’s Aleppo after government cuts road
Rebels launched an attack against government positions in the historic center of Aleppo on Monday in response to an offensive that cut a road leading into the opposition-held sector of the city, monitors and insurgents said. The attacks, which involved
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