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 »
Baghdad ends air blockade of Kurdistan, Iraqi PM announces
:: Iraq has lifted the ban on international flights to the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region’s airports, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said in a statement on Tuesday. “Kurdistan’s regional airports will be under the command of the Federal Ministry of the Interior,”
UK tube bomb suspect blames Britain for death of his parents in Iraq
:: Jurors in the trial of a teenager accused of an attempted London Underground bombing on Monday heard that he had said it was his “duty to hate Britain” well before the botched attack in September. Ahmed Hassan, an 18-year-old
UAE denies reports of concession awarded to Qatar Petroleum
:: An official source at the UAE’s Supreme Petroleum Council has said that no concession was awarded to Qatar Petroleum, denying earlier reports from Qatari sources. In a statement reported by the official WAM news agency, the source said: “The
Suicide attack targets Iranian Guards’ headquarters in Balochistan
:: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced on Sunday that one of its border checkpoints in the Sarawan district of Sistan and Balochistan province had been attacked by a suicide bomber, killing the attacker and wounding two men from the Basij militias.
Arson attacks hit Turkish community sites in Germany
:: Arsonists on Monday struck a Turkish community center in Germany, the latest in a string of attacks which Turkey has sometimes blamed on Kurdish militants amid its military offensive in northern Syria. Unknown attackers hurled incendiary devices in the
Yemeni minister reveals why he believes war against Houthis hasn’t ended
:: Yemeni Interior Minister Ahmed Al-Misri said on Monday that the “delay in finalizing the war” against Houthi militias has been down to the legitimate government forces ensuring that they “respect human rights during the ongoing battles.” His statements came
US congress mulls demands to relocate air base in Qatar
:: The US Congress is currently studying demands of relocating the al-Udeid American Air Base in Qatar to another country, sources confirmed to Pan-Arab newspaper Asharq al-Awsat. Those sources told the London-based newspaper that alternate locations for the base includes
Saudi Crown Prince to visit White House on March 20
:: US President Donald Trump will host Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 20, the White House said Monday. “The president looks forward to discussing ways to strengthen ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia,” spokeswoman
Minister’s visit boosts Saudi-South Korean ties
:: South Korean Trade Minister Paik Un-gyu held talks with a number of Saudi ministers on Monday to give impetus to the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various field including nuclear energy. Speaking to News Agency, Korean Ambassador
Yemeni forces announce end of battle against al-Qaeda in Abyan
:: Yemen forces backed by Arab coalition forces concluded Operation Sweeping Torrent to purge Abyan of al-Qaeda remnants and accomplished major victories in record time. The UAE’s news agency said Al Mahfad District, Abyan’s largest districts, and Wadi Hamra were
Zamzam renovation work to be completed next month
:: Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar, acting emir of Makkah, on Monday inspected the ongoing renovation work of the Zamzam well in Makkah. About 90 percent of the work has already been completed and the seven-month renovation project will be completed
Syrian rebel group says agreed evacuation of wounded from Ghouta
:: Jaish al-Islam, one of the main rebel groups in Syria’s eastern Ghouta, said on Monday it had reached an agreement with the government’s ally Russia to evacuate wounded people from the besieged enclave near Damascus. It communicated with Russia
King Salman approves specialized offices within Public Prosecution to battle corruption
:: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has approved the creation of specialized departments in the Public Prosecution to investigate and prosecute cases of corruption, which will be directly linked to the Attorney-General. The Attorney-General, Sheikh Saud Bin Abdullah, said the king’s
Egypt army says 16 terrorists killed in Sinai operation
:: Egypt’s military said Sunday 16 extremists, an officer and a soldier were killed in the past four days during a major military operation against ISIS terrorists in Sinai. The army launched a sweeping campaign after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah
Saudi female lawyers win new legal powers
:: From Monday, women can obtain a notarization permit that allows them to assume some of the functions of public notaries. The Justice Ministry is finalizing formal procedures to receive women’s applications to procure a notarization permit upon completion of
Thousands of Indian farmers protest in Mumbai
:: Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protested in Mumbai on Monday after walking more than a hundred kilometers to demand better crop prices and land rights. The farmers, wearing red caps and carrying red flags, arrived in the city
Draft UN Security Council resolution condemns Houthi militia missiles in Yemen
:: The United Nations Security Council is expected to release a draft resolution which stresses the need to ensure humanitarian aid workers’ security in Yemen. It also condemns Houthi militia ballistic missiles. According to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, diplomatic sources said
Iranian security forces crack down on protest marking women’s day
:: Dozens of women gathered in front of the Iranian Ministry of Labor on Thursday, which coincided with Women’s Day, to call for more rights, while security forces closed roads around the ministry and deployed troops in the area, according
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