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 »
Turkish hackers block Russian minister’s social network account
A social network account of Russia’s communications minister was temporarily blocked on Sunday in a cyberattack carried out by hackers presenting themselves as a Turkish activist group and parading images of a warplane and Turkish flags. Russia’s ties with Turkey
UAE summons Iranian ambassador after Saudi embassy attacked
The UAE on Sunday summoned Iran’s ambassador after attacks on two Saudi diplomatic posts in the Islamic republic, the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Demonstrators targeted the Saudi embassy in Tehran on Saturday, in protest against Riyadh’s executions of
Maaden begins initial production at Barrick copper JV
Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) has began initial production of copper at its joint venture affiliate with Canada’s Barrick Gold Corp, the Gulf’s largest miner said in a bourse statement. Maaden Barrick Copper Co, owned equally by the pair, will
Gulf states back Saudi in its fight against ‘terrorism’
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday expressed support for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing fight against “terrorism.” The six-member regional bloc’s secretary general Abdullatif al-Zayani said that the GCC, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi, “stands side by side”
Wind and solar power soar in spite of bargain prices for fossil fuels
Wind and solar power appear set for a record-breaking year in 2016 as a clean-energy construction boom gains momentum in spite of a global glut of cheap fossil fuels. Installations of wind turbines and solar panels soared in 2015 as
Egypt arrests 3 Facebook admins ahead of Jan. 25 anniversary
Egypt’s Interior Ministry says it has arrested three people who are running 23 Facebook pages, accusing them of using the website to incite against state institutions. The ministry accused two men, both age 27, and a 25-year-old women of being
Arab-Kurd fighters kill 16 ISIS jihadists near Syria ‘capital’
Arab and Kurdish forces have killed at least 16 fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group during fierce clashes north of the jihadists’ stronghold of Raqa, a monitor said Sunday. The jihadists launched an offensive last
British troops could face charges over Iraq War: Probe chief
British soldiers accused of unlawful killing and torture during the Iraq War could face prosecution, the head of an official unit probing alleged abuses said in an interview published Saturday. Former police detective Mark Warwick, who is now leading the
U.S., allies conduct 26 strikes against ISIS
The United States and its allies conducted 26 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Saturday, the coalition leading the operations said in a statement on Sunday. In Syria, one strike struck near Manbij, hitting an ISIS tactical
Should France strip citizenship of convicted terrorists?
The push by France’s Socialist government to revoke the citizenship of convicted terrorists with dual nationality after the Paris attacks has turned into a harsh political dispute, with the far right applauding the move while some on the left express
Saudi Council of Senior Scholars condemns Iranian remarks
The Saudi Council of Senior Scholars condemned on Sunday Iranian statements made in response to Saturday’s execution of 47 convicted terrorists, among them prominent Shiite preacher Nimr al-Nimr. The Council, Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body, also “affirmed that the implementation
Bill Clinton to stump for Hillary in New Hampshire on Monday: reports
Former President Bill Clinton hits the campaign trail Monday for his wife Hillary – his first appearance on the stump for the former first lady’s White House bid. U.S. media reported that Bill Clinton will hold a rally at a
Turkey rescues 57 migrants ‘stranded on islet’
Turkish coastguards rescued 57 migrants seeking to reach EU member Greece by sea after they were stranded on a rocky islet in the Aegean Sea, official media said Sunday. The migrants were trying to reach the Greek island of Lesbos
‘Game of Thrones’ writer: I missed last TV deadline for new book
“Game of Thrones” fans were let down, when author George R.R. Martin admitted he had missed a December 31 deadline to complete the latest installment in the fantasy series. “THE WINDS OF WINTER is not finished,” Martin announced in a
Egyptian ambassador returns to Israel after 3-year hiatus
Israel says Egypt has sent a new ambassador after a three-year hiatus. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that the ambassador, Hazem Hairat, arrived on Friday. Israel and Egypt signed a historic peace accord in 1979, but relations have often been
Strength of dollar ‘biggest uncertainty for 2016’
China’s leaders are striving to cut leverage while restructuring growth away from an over reliance on investment and toward greater consumption and services. Sounds simple. But there’s a risk the transition triggers a steeper slide in growth in 2016. Things
Caitlyn Jenner settles suit by woman injured in deadly crash
A woman injured in a fatal crash involving Caitlyn Jenner settled her lawsuit against the Olympic gold medalist, according to court papers. Jessica Steindorff had sought unspecified damages against Jenner in the Feb. 7 crash that killed one woman and
Ai Weiwei to create refugee memorial on Greek island
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei announced plans to create a memorial on the Greek island of Lesbos to the plight of refugees, many of whom have lost their lives trying to reach Europe. “A lot of people have lost their
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