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: ISIS
Egyptian tribes pledge to battle Islamist militants
Thirty Egyptian tribes based in Sinai said on Sunday they would confront militant groups including an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) affiliate that has killed hundreds of soldiers and police, in a boost to Egypt’s efforts to improve
Republican candidates talk tough on ISIS, but offer few specifics
Seeking an edge on the national security issue, Republican presidential hopefuls on Saturday seized on the attack in Texas this week for which ISIS claimed responsibility as an example of the threat they say the militant group poses to the
Iraq launches Sunni anti-ISIS force in Anbar
More than 1,000 Sunni fighters from Anbar joined Iraq‘s Popular Mobilization force Friday as part of government efforts to make the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group a cross-sectarian drive. Political, security and tribal leaders attended
Saudi police say officer shot dead in capital
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a policeman in the capital of Saudi Arabia on Friday, a police spokesman said. Gunmen in a car opened fire at a patrol in southern Riyadh, killing one of its members, a spokesman for Riyadh region
Clashes between Syrian regime, ISIS kill 34
Fierce battles between Syrian regime forces and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) jihadist group in eastern Syria have left 34 fighters dead in 24 hours, a monitor said Friday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 19
Syrian activists report new chlorine attacks
Syrian activists and a doctor reported Thursday of new suspected chemical attacks in the northwestern province of Idlib, leaving several dozens of people suffering from asphyxiation. Mohammed Tennari, a doctor who testified before the U.N. Security Council last month after
U.S., Iraq working to stem attack on Baiji oil refinery
American forces are trying to relieve pressure on Iraqi forces at the geographically important Baiji oil refinery, hitting militants with 26 air strikes since Tuesday and helping drop 18 pallets of supplies, the top U.S. general said on Thursday. Army
Bosnian police launch operation to root out radical Islamists
Bosnian police on Wednesday launched an operation to root out radical Islamists, arresting several people, a week after a suspected “terrorist attack” in which a police officer was killed. “The search is underway in 32 places in Republika Srpska (the
Iraq Kurds have no ‘immediate’ plans to break away
The unity of Iraq “is voluntary and not compulsory,” the head of the country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region said on Wednesday, while stressing the Kurds had no immediate plans to break away from the central government in Baghdad. Kurdistan President Masoud
Iraq’s Baiji refinery under threat from ISIS: U.S.
Iraq’s largest oil refinery is under growing threat from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, who have advanced inside the perimeter of the facility, the U.S. military said Wednesday. U.S. warplanes have been carrying out air strikes against
ISIS launches offensive in east Syria city
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group launched an offensive Wednesday in Deir Ezzor city in eastern Syria in a bid to seize a major regime airport nearby, a monitor and activist said. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights head
Lost battles do not mean Syria war lost: Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that setbacks are a normal part of any war and do not mean the conflict is lost, in his first comments after several regime defeats. “Today we are fighting a war, not a battle.
U.S. offers up to $20 mln in rewards for ISIS leaders
The Obama administration is offering rewards of up to $20 million for information leading to the whereabouts of four top leaders of ISIS. Through its Rewards for Justice program, the State Department announced Tuesday that it would pay up to
Doubts raised over ISIS’ claim in Texas attack
ISIS claimed responsibility Tuesday for the assault on a Texas cartoon contest that featured images of the Prophet Mohammad, but counterterrorism experts said ISIS has a history of asserting involvement in attacks in which it had no operational role. That
Obama, Iraqi Kurd leader meet at White House
U.S. President Barack Obama met the head of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region at the White House on Tuesday, courting a vital ally on the frontline of the fight against Islamic militants. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden met Massud Barzani
U.S. offers multi-million dollar rewards for ISIS group leaders
The Obama administration is offering rewards of up to $20 million for information leading to the whereabouts of four top leaders of ISIS. Through its Rewards for Justice program, the State Department announced Tuesday that it would pay up to
U.S., allies conduct 13 air strikes in Syria, Iraq against ISIS
The U.S.-led military coalition launched 12 air strikes in Iraq and one in Syria against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants since Monday, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement. The military statement on Tuesday said
Hamas launches crackdown on Salafist groups in Gaza Strip
The ruling Hamas militant group launched a crackdown Tuesday on radical Salafi groups following a series of unclaimed bombings in the Gaza Strip, arresting dozens of people and setting up military-type checkpoints. Hamas, an Islamic militant group that has ruled
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