Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait

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

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 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 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 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: Islamic State

ISIS video claims burning Jordanian pilot alive

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Tuesday published a video allegedly showing the burning alive of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh, who was captured by the militant group in December after his fighter F-16 jet crashed. The 22-minute

Iraqi Cabinet OKs draft law to set up national guard

style=”text-align: center;”> The Iraqi cabinet approved on Tuesday two draft laws, one that would see the creation of a national guard, the other aimed at reforming government policies toward former members of the Baath party. The bills will now be

U.N. ‘alarmed’ by photos of ISIS labels on its Syria food aid

style=”text-align: center;”> The United Nations food agency expressed alarm over images circulating on social media showing its food aid being distributed from boxes bearing the logo of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The World Food Programme said

New footage shows ISIS execution of man accused of homosexuality

style=”text-align: center;”> New images apparently shot in Syria has been released that appears to show the moment ISIS militants threw a man off the top of a tower block and then stoned him to death amid allegations that he was

Iraqi father ‘slays seven ISIS fighters’ over son’s execution

style=”text-align: center;”> An Iraqi father was reportedly gunned down by fighters belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) after he slayed seven of the Islamist militants for executing his son, the Daily Mail reported on Tuesday. Wielding

Obama proposes $51 billion in war funds

Facing new security challenges in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Obama administration on Monday proposed a $534 billion Pentagon base budget plus $51 billion in war funds as it urged Congress to end spending cuts which it says erode

Bodies of 25 Yazidis found in Iraq mass grave

Iraqi Kurdish forces have uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of about 25 members of the Yazidi minority believed to have been killed by the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), local officials have said.

ISIS in Syria withdrawing from Kobane outskirts

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants are withdrawing from areas around the Syrian town of Kobane, a group monitoring the war said on Monday, after Kurdish and Arab fighters met little resistance as they seized new ground overnight.

Japan’s Abe seeks more active military role

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raised the possibility of a more active role for his country’s military, namely being able to rescue citizens abroad, Reuters news agency reported. His remarks come a day after Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

‘Three women killed’ in clashes in Egypt’s Sinai

Two women were killed by a rocket-propelled grenade while another died in crossfire between militants and security forces in two separate incidents in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, security and medical sources said on Sunday. Security sources blamed the violence on Sinai

Jordan vows to save life of ISIS-held pilot

Jordan vowed Sunday to do all it could to save an airman held by ISIS after the jihadists killed a Japanese journalist they had been holding. The kingdom “will do everything it can to save the life and secure the

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

Sisi establishes new Egypt counter-terror unit

Egypt’s President Abdelfattah al-Sisi established a new counter-terrorism entity in an executive decree on Saturday, days after a militant attack killed more than 30 people in the Sinai Peninsula, al-Ahram Online reported. After meeting with the county’s Supreme Council of

ISIS ‘beheads’ second Japanese captive

The Japanese government said on Sunday it was “highly probable” that an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) video, which purports the beheading of a second Japanese hostage, was authentic. “After an extensive review, we believe it’s highly probable”

Sisi: Egypt faces tough battle with militants

Egypt faces a long, difficult battle against militancy, said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, days after one of the bloodiest attacks on security forces in years. “This battle will be difficult, strong, evil and will take a long time,”

Hagel: U.S. may need ground troops in Iraq

Outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an interview on Friday the United States might eventually need to send non-combat ground troops to Iraq to help turn back Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) forces. Hagel, who announced his

Japan reaches ‘deadlock’ in ISIS hostage situation

Japan’s deputy foreign minister has said negotiations with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group threatening to execute a Jordanian pilot and a Japanese journalist have become “deadlocked,” local media reported Saturday. Yasuhide Nakayama, who is leading Tokyo’s

Top Iraq Kurd office among six killed in ISIS attack

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Islamist group killed a senior Kurdish commander and five other fighters on Friday in a major attack in Iraq’s Kirkuk province, an officer and a doctor said. The ISIS assault on areas

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