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

Japan, Jordan working closely on fate of hostage

Japan was working closely with Jordan on Friday to find out what was happening to a Japanese journalist held by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants after a deadline passed for the release of an Iraqi would-be suicide

ISIS sets deadline for hostage swap at sunset

An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants said a Jordanian air force pilot also held by the group would be killed unless an Iraqi female prisoner in Jordan was

Jordan says ready to release Iraqi militant if pilot released

Jordan’s government spokesperson said on Wednesday his country was willing to hand over an Iraqi would-be-suicide bomber if a Jordanian pilot captured by ISIS was released. “Jordan is ready to release prisoner Sajida al-Rishawi if the Jordanian pilot Lieutenant [Maaz]

ISIS to appoint Ahmad al-Assir as Emir in Lebanon, claims local newspaper

Radical Lebanese Sunni cleric Ahmad al-Assir may soon become an “emir” for the ISIS’s branch in Lebanon, local newspaper Al-Joumhouria reported on Wednesday, citing security sources. The newspaper said ISIS militants had begun planning not just for security, but also

Polio immunization rate in Syria close to pre-war level – WHO

The proportion of infants immunized against polio in Syria is close to pre-war levels thanks to a vaccination drive triggered by a rare outbreak of the disease, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said. The crippling and incurable disease erupted

Mother of Japanese captive begs PM to save son held by ISIS

The mother of ISIS captive Kenji Goto appealed for his life on Wednesday after a new video appeared to show the Japanese journalist saying he had 24 hours to live unless Jordan released a would-be suicide bomber. The voice on

Gunmen blow themselves up inside Tripoli hotel

Gunmen who stormed a luxury hotel in Tripoli on Tuesday blew themselves up after killing three security guards, Al Arabiya News Channel reported, quoting security sources. The gunmen had been chased and held up in the 21st floor of the

Belgium detains 3 men with links to radical groups

Belgian police have detained three men in the western Belgian town of Kortrijk with links to “radicalized groups” and found weapons while searching their homes, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Earlier this month police killed two gunmen in Verviers in eastern

At least two arrested in ‘anti-jihadist’ raid in France

At least two people were arrested during an anti-jihadist operation in southern France that was still ongoing early Tuesday, a security source said. The operation took place in the small town of Lunel east of Montpellier in southern France, from

UNSC slams ‘heinous’ Libya hotel attack

The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday strongly condemned the “heinous” attack on a hotel in Tripoli that left nine dead and said those behind the terrorist act should face justice. Five foreigners — an American, two Filipinas, a French citizen

Japan working on freeing hostage and Jordan pilot

Japan is working with Jordan to free both a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian pilot being held by Islamist extremists, officials said Tuesday, days after militants executed another hostage. ISIS apparently beheaded Japanese contractor Haruna Yukawa last week after a

‘Lizard Squad’ hackers attack Malaysia Airlines website

KUALA LUMPUR: The website of Malaysia Airlines was commandeered for several hours on Monday by hackers who referenced the Islamic State (IS) militants and threatened to expose data taken from the carrier’s servers. The attack, whose motivation remained unclear, was

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

Canadian troops again battle ISIS group in Iraq

Canadian Special Forces have twice exchanged gunfire with Islamic State fighters in Iraq since the first confirmed ground battle between Western troops and ISIS earlier this month, a senior officer said Monday. Recalling the first incident, Captain Paul Forget told

Iraqi forces ‘liberate’ Diyala from ISIS: officer

Iraqi forces have “liberated” Diyala province from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, retaking all populated areas of the eastern region, a top army officer said on Monday. The symbolic victory for Baghdad, which has at

Japan flays IS ‘execution’ of hostage in video

TOKYO: Japan’s government said Saturday it was attempting to verify a video posted online announcing the execution of one of two Japanese hostages held captive by Islamic State militants. “A new video apparently showing Kenji (Goto) was posted on the

Congress could consider war vote against ISIS by spring, says official

The U.S. Congress will vote over whether to introduce new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria by spring, House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. “I expect the president is going

A dozen French soldiers joined ISIS: ministry

About 10 former French soldiers have joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) among the hundreds of French radicals believed to be fighting for the extremist group, France’s defense sources said Wednesday. We estimate at around a dozen

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