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 »
Tag Archives: Baghdad
Sunni Iraqi MPs boycott parliament over murder of tribal chief
Sunni politicians announced Sunday they were boycotting Iraq’s Shiite-dominated parliament after the killing of a prominent tribal leader whose death has been blamed on Shiite militias. The boycott, which also comes weeks after gunmen shot dead three Sunni clerics in
Sunni tribal leader and seven others killed in Baghdad ambush
A prominent Iraqi Sunni tribal leader and his son were killed late on Friday in an attack on their convoy in south Baghdad, raising questions about security in the capital and threatening to exacerbate sectarian tensions. Security and political sources
Suicide bomber kills at least 12 in north Baghdad
A suicide bomber struck in a Shiite-majority area of north Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 12 people, security and medical officials said. The blast in Kadhimiyah, which is home to a revered Shiite shrine, also wounded at least 42
Baghdad’s years-old nightly curfew ends
Iraq’s years-old nightly curfew was raised on Sunday in a bid by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to ease restrictions on daily life despite persistent violence plaguing the country. Doing away with the curfew — which most recently was in effect
Iraqi PM orders probe into killings of two Sunnis at security HQ
Iraq’s prime minister said on Saturday he had ordered an investigation into the killing of two Sunni Muslim civilians at a security headquarters in Anbar province, where the army and volunteers are battling ISIS insurgents. Haider al-Abadi, a moderate Shiite
At least 1,375 Iraqis killed in January, most of them civilians
Fighting and other violence in Iraq killed at least 1,375 people including 790 civilians in January, the United Nations said on Sunday. The dead included 585 members of the Iraqi army which is struggling to rebuild itself after Islamic State
Mideast airlines suspend Baghdad flights
Airlines from at least three countries suspended flights to Baghdad on Tuesday after bullets hit an airplane operated by budget carrier Dubai Aviation Corp, known as flydubai, as it was landing at Baghdad airport. UAE-based airlines Emirates, Etihad and Air
Iraqi officials say Shi’ite militias executed 70 civilians
An Iraqi governor, parliamentarian and two tribal chiefs on Monday accused Shi’ite militias of executing more than 70 unarmed civilians who had fled fighting with Islamic State militants. Interior ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saad Maan denied the claims, saying ISIS
Attacks kill 9 people in Iraq
Authorities in Iraq say a series of bombings and mortar attacks have killed nine people in the capital Baghdad. Police officials say the first attack took place Friday around noon when mortar shells landed on houses in Baghdad’s northwest district
Iraq: U.S.-led coalition’s support ‘not convincing’
Iraq has told President Barack Obama’s envoy that the U.S.-led coalition battling Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group needs to do more to help Iraq defeat the jihadists controlling large areas of the north and west of the
Suicide bombing kills 12 in Iraq: officials
A suicide car bomb killed 12 Shiite militiamen and Iraqi soldiers Monday in a town north of Baghdad, authorities said, sparking a battle between security forces and fighters with the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The suicide
Iraq: attacks in and around Baghdad kill 8
Iraqi officials say eight people have been killed in bomb blasts and a shooting attack in and around the capital Baghdad. Police officials say a bomb exploded Wednesday night near a falafel restaurant in Baghdad, killing three people and wounding
Clashes with ISIS in Iraq kill 23 troops, allied fighters
A suicide blast targeting Iraqi security forces and subsequent clashes with Islamic State extremists on Tuesday killed at least 23 troops and pro-government Sunni fighters in the country’s embattled western province of Anbar, officials said. The day’s heavy toll for
Iraq PM calls for ‘tribal revolution’ against ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called Monday for a “tribal revolution” against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, in a sign of the importance Baghdad places on tribal resistance against the militants. In a meeting with Suhaib
Politicians to blame for Iraq Sunni-Shiite strife: Maliki
Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki, who was widely criticized for sectarian policies during his time as premier, said Sunday that politicians are to blame for the country’s Sunni-Shiite strife. “There is no problem between the Sunnis and the Shiites as
Iraq asks Australian PM for more military aid
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday asked Australian counterpart Tony Abott to step up military assistance to aid Baghdad’s fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) jihadist group. Australia is part of a U.S.-led coalition carrying
Bomb wounds senior Iraqi army officer: officials
A roadside bomb wounded a senior Iraqi army officer Saturday who had successfully commanded a major operation against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in November, officials said. The blast hit Staff Lieutenant General Abdulwahab al-Saadi’s vehicle
Saudi delegation to head to Iraq for talks on reopening embassy
A Saudi delegation will travel to Baghdad this week to start preparations to reopen an embassy in the Iraqi, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday, citing an official source in the foreign ministry. It said Saudi Arabia also plans
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