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 »
Spy, 3 Iranian terrorists face trial
The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution is in the process of referring the case of four Iranian nationals implicated in national security issues to the Special Criminal Court pending their trial, a local newspaper reported. One of them is
‘About 2,500’ ISIS fighters killed in Iraq and Syria last month
The U.S.-led coalition that has been carrying out air strikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria killed (ISIS) about 2,500 extremists last month, a military spokesman said on Wednesday. The Pentagon has previously been wary of giving
In besieged Syrian town, peace talks seen as pointless
Warnings of widespread starvation are growing as pro-government forces besiege an opposition-held town in Syria and winter bites, darkening the already bleak outlook for peace talks the United Nations hopes to convene this month. The blockade of Madaya, near the
30 festivals lined up during winter break
Holiday destinations in all provinces across the Kingdom are ready for the busy tourism season as mid-term exams are over and the winter break began with Thursday being the last working day at Saudi schools. The Saudi Commission for Tourism
Yemen seizes crucial port from Houthi militias
Troops loyal to Yemeni President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi seized a Red Sea port town on Wednesday in the country’s northwest following fierce fighting with Iran-backed Shiite militias, a military chief said. “We have full control of the port and the
Saudi coalition to probe Iran embassy claim
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen will investigate an accusation by Iran that coalition jets targeted the Islamic republic’s embassy in Sanaa on Wednesday night, coalition spokesman Brigadier General Ahmed Asseri said. Coalition jets carried out heavy strikes in Sanaa
Up to 26 dead as Syria regime, rebels trade fire
Government and rebel bombardment killed up to 26 civilians and wounded dozens in the Syrian capital and a nearby opposition bastion on Wednesday, state media and a monitoring group said. Mortar rounds fired from the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta region onto
Saudi Arabia says it shot down missile fired from Yemen
Saudi Arabia says it has shot down a missile fired into the kingdom from nearby Yemen, which is engulfed in a civil war. The Saudi military says it intercepted the missile Thursday morning in Jizan province and later attacked and
Abbas: Palestinian Authority will not collapse
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas dismissed on Wednesday weeks of rumors that the Palestinian Authority could collapse, saying he would “never give up” on it. Abbas, 80, was speaking publicly for the first time since rumors surfaced last week that he
Nazaha probes case of professor who is also studying abroad
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) is investigating a corruption-related case against a citizen and the body responsible for his foreign scholarship. In addition, a local university is accused of appointing the associate professor who received a scholarship to study abroad
Iraq offers to mediate between Saudi and Iran, fearing for ISIS campaign
Iraq dispatched its foreign minister to Tehran on Wednesday with an offer to mediate in an escalating feud between Saudi Arabia and Iran, reflecting Baghdad’s fears that new sectarian conflict could unravel its campaign against Islamic State of Iraq and
Britain warns China over booksellers’ mysterious abductions in Hong Kong
Any abduction of people from Hong Kong to face charges elsewhere would be an “egregious breach” of Beijing’s promises to rule the former British colony, Britain’s foreign secretary said on Wednesday, amid suspicion that several booksellers critical of China’s leaders
U.S.-led air strikes have cut ISIS oil revenues
U.S.-led coalition air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) oil facilities have cut the militant group’s oil revenues by about 30 percent since October, a coalition spokesman said on Wednesday ISIS, an adversary the United States calls
‘Star Wars’ passes ‘avatar’ for N. America box office record
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” soared past “Avatar” on Wednesday to become the top-grossing movie of all time in North America, riding on hype, nostalgia and an inventive script. Disney said the seventh film in the “Star Wars” saga had
Swiss billionaire, 53, pregnant with twins
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, the billionaire chairwoman of Louis Dreyfus Commodities BV, is pregnant with twin girls and due to give birth in early April, the company said in an e-mailed statement. Louis-Dreyfus, 53, plans to continue her duties as non-executive chairwoman
Tickets sell out for Guns N’ Roses Coachella
Tickets quickly sold out Wednesday for the Coachella music festival where hard rockers Guns N’ Roses will reunite after more than two decades. Passes for the three-day festival in the southern California desert went on sale online at 11 am
Another reporter: Gayle ‘total creep’
The storm surrounding star cricketer Chris Gayle over an attempt to flirt with an Australian presenter on live TV intensified Wednesday as new allegations about his behavior toward women emerged. More female journalists aired complaints against the West Indian
PGA noms snub ‘Carol’, ‘Star Wars’
“Spotlight,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “The Martian” were among the 10 feature film nominees announced Tuesday for the 27th Producers Guild Awards. Conspicuously missing were critics favorite “Carol” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” a wild card thus far in
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