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: KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyzstan summons Tajik envoy over deadly border shootout
:: Kyrgyzstan summoned the ambassador of neighboring Tajikistan Tuesday after a Kyrgyz border officer was killed and more than a dozen injured in a shootout at the Central Asian countries’ contested frontier. The disputed region sees regular clashes, which have
Kyrgyzstan votes in unpredictable presidential poll
:: Voters in ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan went to the polls Sunday to choose their next president in an unpredictable election setting the Central Asian country apart from its deeply authoritarian neighbors, but stoking fears of instability. Voting in the toughly fought
Kyrgyzstan jails three opposition members over coup plot
Three members of Kyrgyzstan’s opposition were jailed for between 12 and 20 years Monday over an alleged coup plot captured on a disputed audio recording aired on the Internet. The sentences are likely to add to fears of a crackdown
Turkish cargo jet crash kills 32 in Kyrgyzstan
A Turkish cargo plane crashed into a village near Kyrgyzstan’s main airport Monday, killing 32 people and destroying homes after attempting to land in thick fog, authorities said. The majority of the dead were from the village of Dacha-Suu where
Kyrgyz man halts main airport with ‘bomb’ claim
Kyrgyzstan’s security service said Tuesday that a drunk man who halted operations at the country’s main airport with a false bomb scare was trying to stop his wife from leaving for Moscow. Ilya Eremeev, 30, phoned emergency services Monday and
Kyrgyz leader Almazbek Atambayev moved to Moscow for treatment
Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev has been transferred to Russia for treatment after suffering suspected heart trouble, his office said Friday, several days after he was reported hospitalized in Turkey. Atambayev arrived in Moscow and was admitted to the city’s presidential
Turkey warns Kyrgyzstan over ‘Gulen coup’ risk
Turkey on Thursday warned the ex-Soviet state of Kyrgyzstan over the risk of a coup by followers of the US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, saying they had infiltrated every state institution in the country. Ankara blames Gulen for the unsuccessful July
Powerful earthquake shakes Tajikistan
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as the Indian capital of New Delhi and in Pakistan, the US Geological Survey and witnesses said. A spokesman for Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee said it had
KSA, Kyrgyzstan to sign 5 major agreements
In a move to boost bilateral links, Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to sign five major agreements during the visit of Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev, who arrives here on Tuesday. “The agreements include a cooperation accord in the aviation
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