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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Syria Kurds hand over two ISIS-linked orphans to Austria
:: Syria’s Kurds on Wednesday handed over to Austria two orphaned toddlers linked to ISIS, an official said, in the first such repatriation to the European country. “Two orphan brothers were handed over today to a representative of the Austrian
Muslim World League chief meets with Austrian, Spanish diplomats
:: Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa received the Austrian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Georg Postinger in his office in Riyadh. The importance of benefiting from common human values to promote the values of harmony
Austria set to elect youngest EU leader in right-wing push
:: Austrians were voting Sunday in a snap election tipped to see conservative Sebastian Kurz, 31, become the EU’s youngest leader and form an alliance with the far-right, in the bloc’s latest populist test. A rightward shift in the wealthy
King receives honorary doctorate degree for service to Holy Qur’an and its sciences
King receives honorary doctorate degree for service to Holy Qur’an and its sciences :: Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University awarded an honorary doctorate degree to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for service to the Holy Qur’an
Saudi Embassy in Vienna calls on citizens to observe Austria’s face cover ban
:: The Saudi Embassy in Vienna is alerting its citizens to recent Austrian legislation banning face covers in public and is calling on them to observe the law. The measure takes effect in October. It will affect women who normally
Austria jails Syrian for life over 20 murders
:: A Syrian migrant has been jailed for life in Austria for executing 20 wounded government soldiers in his home country. The court in the western city of Innsbruck announced its ruling late Wednesday after a jury found the 27-year-old
Austria calls for new EU relationship with Turkey
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern says Turkey should not be allowed to join the European Union, with membership talks between the EU and Ankara at a standstill. Kern told reporters in Brussels Saturday that “we have to bring our relations to
Austrian coalition pledges face veil ban, curbs on foreign workers
Austria’s coalition government promised on Monday to ban Muslim face-covering veils and to restrict eastern European workers’ access to the labor market, in a package of policies aimed at countering the rise of the far-right Freedom Party. The anti-Islam Freedom
Turkey withdraws ambassador to Austria amid diplomatic spat
Turkey is withdrawing its ambassador to Austria, the Turkish foreign minister said Monday, amid a growing diplomatic spat. Mevlut Cavusoglu said Ambassador Hasan Gogus was called back to Ankara for “consultations and to review ties,” citing Austrian authorities’ decision to
Iranian president postpones Austria visit ‘for security reasons’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has postponed for security reasons a planned visit to Austria this week, only his second to Europe since last year’s nuclear deal, Austria’s presidency said Tuesday. “The visit for March 30-31 by President Hassan Rouhani and
Austria to step up border controls with Italy, Slovenia, Hungary: Govt
The Austrian government announced Tuesday it would step up border controls at checkpoints along its southern frontier with Italy, Slovenia and Hungary to slow the migrant influx. “There will be different structural measures from containers to further barriers” similar to
Austria says will halt migrants crossing its borders
Austria said it would deny entry to migrants intending to pass through its northern neighbor Germany rather than apply for asylum there, prompting Slovenia to its south to announce a similar move to avoid becoming a refugee bottleneck. Slovenia and
Europe on alert over New Year’s Eve attack fears
European capitals of the possibility of a shooting or bomb attack before New Year, prompting police across the continent to increase security measures. “Several possible names of potential attackers were mentioned, which were checked, and the investigation based on (these
Vienna police on alert after bomb attack warning
Vienna police said on Saturday a “friendly” intelligence service has warned numerous European capitals of the possibility of a shooting or bomb attack before the New Year, pushing police across the continent to increase security measures. “Several possible names of
Two Syrian brothers arrested in Austria over terror suspicions
Two young Syrian brothers have been arrested in a refugee camp in southern Austria on suspicion of belonging to extremist groups, prosecutors said Wednesday. Police detained the two men, aged 16 and 18, in the Leibnitz district in Styria state
Europe beefs up security after deadly Paris attacks
European capitals reinforced security checks and governments held emergency cabinet meetings on Saturday a day after a series of attacks in Paris in which at least 128 people were killed and hundreds wounded.. Security measures were stepped up outside French
Austria to build metal fence on Slovenia border
Austria will erect a 3.7-kilometre metal fence along its border with fellow EU member Slovenia to better manage a record influx of migrants, with barbed wire stored nearby ready to install if needed, Vienna said Friday. The fence, due to
Oil down as dollar offsets China move
Oil fell on Friday, erasing early gains as traders dismissed a rate cut by China to focus on a surging dollar and weaker spot prices for US crude as a glut weighed on prompt supplies. A rally in US stocks,
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