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 »
Tourism chief urges world ‘solidarity’ to defend travel
The World Tourism Organization urged the international community Thursday to pool its resources to protect travel against terrorism fears that have devastated the industry in Tunisia and Egypt. “The entire international community has the responsibility to help and support,” WTO
Clashes between Iraqi Kurds and Shiite fighters kill seven
Clashes between Iraqi Kurdish and Shiite fighters north of Baghdad killed seven people Thursday, an official said, illustrating major fault lines between ostensible allies against the ISIS militant group. The violence poses a significant threat in provinces where both forces
Apple confident ahead of European Union tax judgement
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said he was feeling “pretty good” ahead of the European Union’s judgement on its Irish tax arrangements, as the company announced 1,000 new jobs in Ireland on Wednesday. Ireland’s tax arrangements with the US tech
Video shows rare look at undercover Israeli unity
Security camera footage of a deadly Israeli arrest raid in a West Bank hospital on Thursday gave a rare glimpse into the murky undercover units that Israel contends are a key tool in preventing violence and Palestinians revile as a
Lebanon declares day of mourning after twin blasts
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Tammam Salam has announced a national day of mourning on Friday after twin suicide attacks ripped through the southern Beirut suburb of Burj al-Barajneh on Thursday night, killing at least 43 people and injured more than 200.
Iraqi Kurdish forces cut ISIS supply line
Supported by U.S.-led airstrikes, Kurdish Iraqi troops on Thursday seized part of a highway that is used as a vital supply line by ISIS, a key initial step in a major offensive to retake the strategic town of Sinjar from
U.S. air strike targets ‘Jihadi John’ in Syria
The U.S. military has conducted an air strike in Syria targeting “Jihadi John,” the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant seen in videos executing hostages, the Pentagon said. Spokesman Peter Cook did not specify whether Mohamed Emwazi had
U.S. doubts Syria breakthrough at next talks
The United States does not expect Saturday’s international talks to agree a plan to end Syria’s civil war, with participants divided over the fate of President Bashar al-Assad, Secretary of State John Kerry said. But, he cautioned, enough common ground
Israel court approves destruction of Palestinian homes
Israel’s supreme court on Thursday gave its green light to the destruction of five homes belonging to Palestinians accused of taking part in deadly anti-Israeli attacks, the justice ministry said. Three of the homes are located in the West Bank
Grand mufti makes a passionate plea to help the destitute
Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has urged Muslims to take care of the poor as well as refugees. During his weekly radio program, Al-Asheikh, also the president of the Council of Senior Ulema, appealed to fellow Muslims on behalf of
UK’s Cameron complains about austerity cuts which he ordered
British Prime Minister David Cameron faced claims of hypocrisy Thursday after he wrote to his local council complaining about cuts to services prompted by his own government’s austerity savings. Cameron voiced disappointment that libraries, museums and day care centers for
King Salman in Turkey to attend G-20 summit
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya on Thursday evening, leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the G-20 summit. Earlier, before leaving Riyadh, the King deputized Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, deputy
ICC cites evidence international forces abusing Afghanistan detainees
U.N. prosecutors said on Thursday they had evidence suggesting international forces in Afghanistan had caused serious harm to detainees by subjecting them to physical and psychological abuse. The court has been investigating alleged crimes committed since 2003 by all parties
Serbia pays respects to Srebrenica victims
Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic paid his respects Wednesday to Muslim victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, four months after being chased from a ceremony in the Bosnian town by a stone-throwing mob. Vucic, a former ultra-nationalist turned pro-European, laid
Conference ponders ways to fight cybercrime
Labor Minister Mufrej Al-Haqabani recently inaugurated the first international conference to combat computer-related crimes on behalf of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman. He commended Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University for organizing the conference through the College of
ISIS claims deadly twin Beirut explosions
At least 37 people were killed and more than 181 wounded on Thursday after two suicide bomb blasts, claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, hit a crowded district in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The blasts
Suu Kyi calls for reconciliation talks
Myanmar President Thein Sein congratulated democratic champion Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday, as her party appeared to have trounced the ruling camp in the first free election in 25 years and inched toward an absolute majority in Parliament. Thein
Syrian army seizes rebel-held town in Aleppo
The Syrian army and allied forces captured the town of Al Hader in the northern province of Aleppo on Thursday, state television said quoting a military source, in their latest advance into a strategic rebel-held area. The rebels fled the
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