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 »
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Carter announces 560 more US troops to Iraq
The United States will send 560 more troops to Iraq to help establish a newly retaken air base as a staging hub for the long-awaited battle to recapture Mosul from ISIS militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday on an
US declares support for Iraq PM amid unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in a strong position despite political unrest in Iraq, thanks in part to battlefield successes and his commitment to a multi-sectarian state, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday. “He seems to be
Saudi defense minister and US counterpart affirm security ties
Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and his US counterpart Defense Secretary Ash Carter affirmed over a phone call on Thursday both country’s defense relationship. In a statement summarizing the call, Cook said they also discussed the security environment
U.S. sees capture of Syria town key to destroying ISIS
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter told Congress on Thursday that the expected capture of the Syrian town of al-Shadadi would represent a key step toward dismantling ISIS in Syria. “By encircling and taking this town, we are seeking to sever
U.S. sees Saudi Arabia and UAE providing commandos for Syria
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday he expected Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to provide special operations forces to help Syrian opposition fighters battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, including to retake
U.S. Defense Secretary, in Afghanistan, warns of ISIS threat
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned of the threat from Islamic State in Afghanistan during a surprise visit days after the Pentagon painted a grim picture of worsening security there. Carter met troops at a U.S. base near the city
U.S. defense chief in Baghdad to discuss ISIS
U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter flew to Baghdad Wednesday for talks on progress in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, an official said. Carter, who on Tuesday visited a Turkish base that has become
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed waterway
In a symbolic swipe at China’s muscular moves in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited an American aircraft carrier in the disputed waterway. Carter, who was in Malaysia for two days of talks with Asian defense
U.S. recognizes dangers in Syria ground operation
The decision to send U.S. special forces to Syria is part of a strategy to enable local forces to defeat ISIS but it will put U.S. forces in harm’s way, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday. “Our role
Saudi deputy crown prince meets with U.S. defense chief
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in Washington on Friday. During the meeting, the counterparts reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the defense fields, according
Abu Sayyaf raid a ‘significant blow’ to ISIS operations
The U.S. operation that killed a key ISIS commander on Saturday was a “significant blow” to the terror group, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said. ISIS militant Abu Sayyaf – involved the major black market business fueling the group –
U.S. worried Iran ships may carry arms for Houthis
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday he is concerned that Iranian ships heading toward Yemen may be carrying advanced weapons for the Houthi rebels, and moving a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region gives the president options. Making his first
U.S. defense chief silent on Mosul attack timing
New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Saturday he would not telegraph the precise timing of an upcoming Iraqi offensive to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS militants, after a U.S. military briefing caused an uproar. Two influential
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