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 »
Female refugees face abuse on migrant trail through Europe
Female asylum seekers face physical assault and sexual harassment on their journeys through Europe, Amnesty International warned in a report on Monday, calling on governments to offer more protection. The London-based human rights group interviewed 40 migrant women and girls
Prince Faisal to open forum on aquaculture investment
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will open the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Jan. 28. According to Yanbu Gov. Musaad Yahya Al-Sulaim, the forum has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the
Syria peace talks face hurdles, possible delay
The United Nations on Monday said it was waiting for regional powers spearheading the Syria peace process to agree on who will take part in talks starting in just one week’s time and raised the possibility of a delay. The
More than 1,200 flee as Indonesia volcano spews ash, gas
More than 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes to escape a gurgling volcano in eastern Indonesia spewing clouds of ash and toxic gas into the air. Officials said Tuesday they had distributed thousands of gas masks to villagers
U.N. seeks mass resettlement of Syrians
The new chief of the U.N. refugee agency said Monday the world should find a fairer formula for sharing the burden of Syria’s crisis, including taking in tens of thousands of refugees from overwhelmed regional host nations. Filippo Grandi, who
Afghans revolted after husband cuts off wife’s nose
A photograph of an Afghan woman whose nose was sliced off by her husband in a fit of rage has sparked widespread revulsion, with activists demanding punishment for the “barbaric act”. Reza Gul, 20, was rushed to hospital after the
Canada signals openness to restoring Iran diplomatic ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday expressed an openness to restoring diplomatic ties with Iran, four years after Canada shuttered its embassy in Tehran. Such a move would be a reversal of the foreign policy set by the previous
Jubeir: Syrian opposition should choose delegates
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday no one should dictate to the Syrian opposition who represents them at peace talks, as a proposed Jan. 25 meeting looked set to be delayed by differences over who will attend. The planned Geneva talks
Putin, Qatari Emir talk Syria, economic cooperation
President Vladimir Putin and the Emir of Qatar on Monday discussed the Syrian crisis, as global powers seek to push the warring sides towards the negotiating table. “Russia plays a main role when it comes to stability in the world,”
Chinese president in Saudi Arabia to boost profile
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to reaffirm diplomatic and economic bilateral relations between the two nations. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Xi held one-on-one talks that focused on a range of key regional and
Denmark tells U.N. has taken action in Syria
Denmark told the United Nations’ Security Council it is “taking necessary and proportionate measures” against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. “The Kingdom of Denmark … is taking necessary and proportionate measures against the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the
Libya announces members of new unity government
The make-up of a new Libyan government of national accord aimed at uniting the country’s warring factions under a U.N.-backed plan was announced on Tuesday. A Tunis-based Presidential Council formed under the plan named a total of 32 ministers. The
Morocco says arrests Belgian national tied to Paris attacks
The suspect, whose initials could be translated to J.A. or G.A., was arrested on Jan. 15 in the city of Mohammedia, the statement added. “He went to Syria with one of the suicide bombers of Saint Denis,” it said. Abdelhamid
French prosecutors won’t seek charges in deadly 2004 plane crash
French prosecutors announced Monday they will not seek charges in the deadly 2004 crash of a Paris-bound airliner in Egypt, citing overwhelming evidence of human error. The Boeing 737 carrying mainly French tourists plunged into the Red Sea after taking
Russia hopes to sell military helicopters to Iran now sanctions lifted
Russian Helicopters hopes to deliver military helicopters to Iran now that sanctions have been lifted on the Islamic Republic, TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing the Russian firm. “The lifting of sanctions gives an opportunity to provide the Iranian
Lavrov expects talks between Syrian govt and opposition in Damascus
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday he hoped that talks between the Syrian government and Syrian opposition would start this month in Damascus. Lavrov made his comments during a visit by Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah to Moscow.
German defense minister raises prospect of Libya mission
Advances by Islamist militants in Libya pose a new threat to Europe and could unleash a new wave of refugees, Germany’s defence minister said on Monday, adding she did not rule out deploying German troops in the north African country.
Indian mission team interviews employers before attesting visas
To curb the exploitation of workers, the Indian mission here has taken the initiative of interviewing prospective employers and reviewing the status of their companies before attesting visas. In this connection a six-member delegation from Riyadh led by Indian Embassy
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