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: Obama
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
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
Obama to nominate Gen. Dunford as next Joint Chiefs chairman
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to nominate Marine General Joseph Dunford as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the U.S. military’s top officer, officials said Monday. Dunford — who is currently the commandant of the U.S. Marine
Obama: We warned Iran not to send Yemen arms
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the U.S. government had sent “very direct messages”to Iran warning it not to send weapons to Yemen that could be used to threaten shipping traffic in the region. The Pentagon said on Tuesday the
Abadi softens criticism of Saudi airstrikes in Yemen
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi sought Thursday to walk back sharp criticism of the Saudi air campaign against Shiite militias in Yemen and welcomed news that the Saudi embassy in Baghdad will reopen soon. Abadi had told reporters Wednesday that
Obama faces Congress defiance over Iran deal
Democrats are aligning with Republicans to support a bill giving Congress the opportunity to approve or reject sanctions relief in an Iran nuclear deal, and are close to forming a veto-proof majority that U.S. President Barack Obama says could undermine
Iraq says it has not asked for U.S. ground forces
Baghdad has not requested foreign ground forces to battle ISIS militants, Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jafaari said Thursday after Barack Obama called for military operations that stop short of a full-scale invasion. The U.S. president said Wednesday he would not
Obama readies request to use force against ISIS
The White House will ask Congress by Wednesday for new authority to use force against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters, congressional aides said on Monday, paving the way for lawmakers’ first vote on the scope of
Obama doesn’t rule out U.S. embassy in Iran
President Barack Obama isn’t ruling out the possibility the U.S. could one day reopen an embassy in Iran. Obama was asked in an NPR interview whether he could envision opening an embassy there during his final two years in office.
Obama on Christmas: ‘World is better, safer’
On Christmas day, U.S. President Barack Obama described the world we live in as “better and safer” after marking more than one decade of combat in Afghanistan, the Associated Press reported. At an oceanfront Marine Corps base in Hawaii, Obama
U.S. State Department’s Guantanamo envoy resigns
The State Department envoy responsible for negotiating prisoner transfers from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is resigning, officials said on Monday, even as President Barack Obama is promising a stepped-up push to close the facility. The surprise
Obama talks Egypt concerns in call with Sisi
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday and expressed concern over mass trials and the continued detention of journalists and peaceful activists. During a telephone call, the White House said, Obama encouraged Sisi
Obama picks new defense secretary
A senior Republican senator says President Barack Obama has chosen Ashton Carter – the former number-two ranking official at the Pentagon – as his nominee for U.S. defense secretary. Sen. Jim Inhofe says he was informed of the decision early
Obama urges ‘immediate ceasefire,’ sends Kerry for talks
President Barack Obama called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza on Sunday, on the bloodiest day of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, and dispatched top US diplomat John Kerry for talks with regional leaders. Obama spoke by telephone with Prime
Obama, Putin discuss Malaysia plane incident
President Barack Obama said Thursday that the passenger plane downed over Ukraine “looks like it may be a terrible tragedy” and his top priority is finding out whether American citizens were on board. Obama said he’s directed his aides to
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