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: REFUGEES
Pope slams destruction of cultural heritage
Pope Francis on Friday used his Christmas message to denounce the destruction of cultural heritage, in a clear reference to ISIS. He said “atrocities” committed by ISIS “do not even spare the historical and cultural patrimony of entire peoples.” ISIS
Turkey says several migrants drown off coast of Izmir
The Turkish coast guard says eight migrants, including children drowned at sea near the Aegean city of Izmir. It says Thursday that 12 others are still missing but that 21 people were rescued. According to the Turkish DHA news agency,
ISIS militants stole ‘tens of thousands’ of blank passports: report
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) may have stolen “tens of thousands” of blank passports that it could use to smuggle its fighters into Europe as refugees, a German newspaper reported Sunday. The Welt am Sonntag cited Western
Ikea defends its refugee shelters amid Swiss concerns
The Ikea Foundation on Saturday insisted that its refugee shelters are safe, a day after the Swiss city of Zurich said it no longer would use the units after discovering they posed a fire hazard. Zurich announced Friday that a
Number of global migrants rises dramatically, especially in Asia
The number of international migrants soared to 244 million this year, an increase of more than 40 percent from the year 2000, as economic need, global markets and a desire for better lives put more people on the move, the
Syria imposes visa regime on Turks in retaliatory move
Syria said Thursday it would begin requiring visas from Turks entering the country, reversing a six-year agreement with Ankara that allowed visa-free entry to citizens of both countries, after a similar move by Turkey. The Syrian foreign ministry said the
Germany says overestimated migrants with fake Syrian passports
The proportion of people entering Germany with fake Syrian passports is far less than the 30 percent announced by the interior minister in September, the government has said. Germany has to date maintained an open-door policy for Syrians escaping their
Protesters with rifles rally outside Texas mosque
About 20 people, half of them armed with rifles, have rallied outside a suburban Dallas mosque against Islamist violence and Syrian refugee resettlement. The demonstration Saturday organized by the Bureau of American-Islamic Relations drew a counter-demonstration by about 50 people.
European states share Syrian, Iraqi passport watchlist
European countries have been circulating a watch list of missing Syrian and Iraqi passports they fear could be filled with false data and used by people to travel to Europe and beyond, diplomats said. Such documents represent an additional security
Refugee plight shouldn’t be forgotten amid noise of battle
By : Yossi Mekelberg As the winter is fast approaching and the skies over Syria are filling with jet fighters from almost every corner of the world, it is important to remember also the plight of the refugees and displaced
Six Afghan children drown off Turkey: Reports
At least six children died Tuesday when a boat carrying Afghan migrants sank in Turkish waters while on its way to Greece, local media reported. The Turkish coastguard recovered the bodies of the children, including a baby, and were still
U.S. congress mulls visa program changes after Paris attacks
Lawmakers were introducing legislation this week tightening the program that allows millions to travel to the United States without a visa, as Congress moves to enhance security following the deadly Paris attacks. “Now we’re looking at the Visa Waiver Program,
Hungary: EU could resettle half a million Syrian refugees
European Union and Turkish leaders may announce a behind-the-scenes agreement later this week to resettle 400,000 to 500,000 Syrian refugees directly from Turkey to the EU, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday. Orban, speaking to a meeting of
Germany asks EU to pay $3.2 bln refugee fund
Germany wants every European Union state to contribute to a 3 billion euro ($3.2 billion) aid fund for Syrian refugees in Turkey, saying it is a question of “European solidarity,” while member state Slovakia said that it was challenging to
Saudi concerned over anti-Muslim, refugee rhetoric
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet’s session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday afternoon. According to SPA: – The Cabinet reviewed the latest developments in the region and the world, and the results of regional and
Dutch to double places for asylum-seekers
The Netherlands will double the number of beds and shelters for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers after striking a deal with local authorities, officials said Friday amid a burgeoning refugee crisis. As Europe grapples with its biggest flow of migrants
Canada delays deadline to take in 25,000 refugees
The Canadian government on Tuesday pushed back to the end of February its deadline for accepting 25,000 Syrian refugees, in a concession that its original Jan. 1 target was too difficult to meet. Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sworn in
UNHCR decries restrictions on refugees, upholds right to asylum
About 1,000 refugees and migrants are stuck at the main crossing point into Macedonia from Greece as authorities deny entry to some nationalities in contravention of international law, the United Nations said on Tuesday. “A new humanitarian situation is developing
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