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: Russia
Turkish nationalists direct anti-Russia ire at wrong consulate
Dozens of Turkish nationalists staged an angry protest in Istanbul against Russia’s air campaign in Syria in Istanbul, chanting anti-Moscow slogans and throwing eggs in fury. The only problem was, they had picked the wrong consulate for their demonstration late
Putin says wants global anti-terrorism fight after 19 killed in Mali attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday global cooperation was need to confront terrorism in the wake of an extremist militant attack targeting foreigners in a luxury hotel in Mali that killed 19 people, six of which were Russian. Friday’s
At least 36 dead in bombing raids in eastern Syria
At least 36 people were killed Friday in air strikes by Russian and Syrian jets on ISIS-controlled Deir Ezzor province, a monitor said, describing them as the heaviest in the region since the start of the war. “At least 36
Turkey summons Russian envoy over bombing of Turkmens in Syria
Turkey has summoned Russia’s ambassador in protest over the “intensive” bombing of Turkmen villages in northern Syria by Russian warplanes, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told reporters on Friday. In the meeting with the ambassador, Andrei Karlov, Turkey called for an
Lebanon turns down Russian navy request to divert flights
Lebanon has turned down a Russian request to divert civilian flights in some areas so that Moscow could conduct a naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, the Lebanese transport minister said on Friday. “The Russians have asked the Directorate of
France hits back at Russia over Syria bombing campaign
France dismissed Russian suggestions on Friday its air strikes against oil installations in Syria were illegal, saying they were “an appropriate and necessary riposte” to attacks by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). President Francois Hollande will travel to
Russian parliament backs security overhaul after plane bombing
Russia’s parliament backed a sweeping overhaul of national security, including possibly expanding the powers of the country’s intelligence services, after the Kremlin concluded a bomb downed a Russian passenger plane over Egypt last month. In a rare meeting of both
Obama says Assad must go to end Syria civil war
US President Barack Obama on Thursday said Syria’s civil war would not end unless Bashar Al-Assad leaves power, discounting suggestions the Middle Eastern leader could take part in future elections. “I do not foresee a situation in which we can
U.N. committee condemns Iranian intervention in Syria war
The U.N. General Assembly’s human rights committee on Thursday adopted a Saudi-drafted resolution condemning Iranian and Russian intervention in Syria, a decision that the Syrian and Iranian delegations rejected as unhelpful and unjustified. The non-binding resolution, authored by Saudi Arabia
Russia hits ISIS oil assets, ‘ready’ to work with anti-ISIS coalition
Russia is ready to work with the Western coalition fighting ISIS and had its air force conducting mass strikes on terrorist positions and their oil assets Thursday. Russia’s General Staff said the mass strikes hit oil refining assets under ISIS’s
Putin sets up commission to combat terrorism financing
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday set up a commission to combat terrorism financing, the Kremlin said, in another sign of the Russian leader’s heightened focus on what he says is a fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Obama calls Putin a ‘constructive partner’ in Syria talks
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised Russia’s role in talks to end the Syria crisis and offered the prospect of better ties if Moscow focused military strikes on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group. Obama said
Lavrov urges unity on ISIS after Russia, France kill 33 militants
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged on Wednesday global powers to unite without any preconditions on the fate of Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad after Russia and France killed 33 militants in 72 hours. “It seems to me there are no
Russia, France hit ISIS’s bastion in Syria
Russia and France hit Islamist militants’ bastion in Syria on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin instructed Moscow’s navy to cooperate with its French “allies.” Putin on Tuesday ordered the Russian navy in the Mediterranean to establish contact with its French
US-China rivalry, Paris attack domiante Manila summit
Tensions with China and the Paris attacks could upstage trade issues at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, being held under extra-heavy security in the Philippine capital this week. President Barack Obama and the leaders of China, Japan, Mexico and
France gets EU support after calling for anti-ISIS coalition
European Union defence ministers on Tuesday unanimously backed France’s request for help with military missions in the wake of the Paris attacks, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said. On Monday, France’s President Francois Hollande called on the United States
Russia targets Raqqa, U.S. strikes more ISIS oil facilities
Russia maybe have used cruise missiles to target Islamist militants’ stronghold in Syria on Tuesday and U.S.-led military coalition staged 23 air strikes against jihadists in Syria and Iraq. A U.S. defense official said Russia is waging a significant number
Russia confirms bomb downed plane over Egypt
The Kremlin said for the first time on Tuesday that a bomb had ripped apart a Russian passenger jet over Egypt last month and promised to hunt down those responsible and intensify its air strikes on Islamist militants in Syria
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