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: JASTA
JASTA: Time to move on from unjustified lawsuits
By : Dr. Mohamed Ramady :: The issue of JASTA – or the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act – is now in the news as the Kingdom has started legal action to throw out lawsuits against it in the
Did a CIA medal to the Saudi crown prince close the JASTA file?
The CIA recently awarded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud the George Tenet medal for his counter-terrorism efforts. This does not only exonerate Saudi Arabia from terrorism but it also grants it a leading position in fighting
Saudi Arabia lobbies US over 9/11 JASTA law
Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters on Sunday that he had been “trying to persuade” US legislators to change a law allowing victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to sue the kingdom. According to Agence France-Presse, Jubeir said
US Senators McCain, Graham aim to fix JASTA
Two US Republican Senators – Lindsey Graham and John McCain – proposed on Wednesday an amendment to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) that was approved by the Congress in September. JASTA has been thrusted into the limelight
GCC Shoura members condemn targeting of Makkah; reject JASTA
Speakers, presidents and chairmen of the GCC Shoura, representatives and national councils and assemblies expressed profound condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist act carried out by the Houthi militias against Makkah recently. In a statement at the conclusion of their
Immunity for Saudi investments in US despite JASTA
Saudi investments in the United States will “enjoy” sovereign immunity and will not be affected by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), the official Saudi news agency reported on Monday. The Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Turkey, Europe in joint effort against JASTA: Minister
The Turkish government is working with Saudi Arabia to examine measures to face the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), that was voted in by the US Congress last month, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper has reported. In an interview with
Pakistan reiterates ‘concern’ over JASTA, says it targets sovereignty
Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday has reiterated its “concern” following the overriding of US President Barack Obama veto on the Justice against the sponsors of terrorism act (JASTA) law passed by the Congress. “We have noted with concern the overturning
Former US attorney general slams JASTA law
Former US Attorney General Michael Mukasey has slammed the congress override of President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) bill. “JASTA would hurt the United States a lot more than it helps any of the
Sudan joins world in decrying JASTA, warns of ‘global chaos’
Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir warned on Monday the legal risks the Justice against the sponsors of terrorism act (JASTA) poses for the sovereignty of nations if it were to be implemented. In a statement issued by the Sudanese president
Erdogan slams US Congress over JASTA law
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Saturday a US Congress vote to override Barack Obama’s veto of a bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, saying he expected the move to be reversed as soon as possible. Relations between
Iraqi group seeks US compensation in light of JASTA
An Iraqi group is pressing the country’s parliament to ask for US compensation in light of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) that was recently approved by the Congress in Washington, Al Arabiya News Channel reported Saturday. JASTA
Saudi Arabia slams JASTA law
The Saudi foreign ministry said late Thursday that the enactment of the US legislation allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom would weaken sovereign immunity and leave a negative impact on all nations. A ministerial source said the Justice Against
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