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: Syria
Jabhat Fateh al-Sham claims responsibility for deadly Damascus bombings
Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front on Sunday said in a statement it was behind twin bombings targeting Shiite pilgrims in the center of Damascus that killed 74 people. “On Saturday… a twin attack was carried out by two
43 American tank transporters, vehicles arrive to Manbij outskirts
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that 43 American tank transporters and vehicles arrived to the outskirts of Syria’s Manbij to aid in a battle against ISIS. This military support will aid Syria’s Democratic Forces, which are backed by
Twin bombings kill 30 in Damascus old city
Twin explosions Saturday near religious shrines frequented by Shiite pilgrims in the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least 40 Iraqis, Syria’s interior minister and media reported. Syria State TV aired footage from the scene showing blood-soaked streets and several damaged
De Mistura: Election in Syria is improbable under Assad’s regime
Staffan de Mistura, the UN envoy for Syria, ruled out in an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya, the possibility of holding an election in Syria under the current regime. De Mistura stressed to Al Arabiya’s New York Bureau Chief Talal
US-backed SDF says it can capture Syrian city of Raqqa
US-backed Syrian militias said on Thursday they have enough forces to capture the city of Raqqa from ISIS with support from the US-led coalition, underlining their opposition to any Turkish role in the attack. Raqqa is ISIS’s main base of
Trump administration wants ‘Iran out of Syria’ but no clear strategy yet
As it prepares for its first counter-Daesh summit on March 22-23, the Trump administration is also signaling a counter-Iran strategy in its efforts in Syria. Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the UN, in remarks on Wednesday night that addressed the
Putin hosts Erdogan for talks focusing on Syria
President Vladimir Putin hosted his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Friday for talks focusing on Syria, where Russia and Turkey have launched mediation efforts and coordinated military action. The two countries brokered a cease-fire in December that helped reduce
Pope sends 100,000 euros to poor of Aleppo
Pope Francis has sent 100,000 euros ($106,090) to the poor in the ravaged Syrian city of Aleppo, a Vatican spokeswoman said in a statement on Friday. The Vatican administration, known as the Curia, contributed to the donation, which will be
Turkey’s Syria plans face setbacks as Kurds see more US support
Turkey has lost momentum in the war for northern Syria as the United States draws on Kurdish allies in the assault on ISIS-held Raqqa, but Ankara is still pressing Washington for a deal that allays its fears of Kurdish ascendancy.
US marines deploy artillery battery to Syria
The United States has sent a Marine Corps artillery battery into Syria to help defeat ISIS militants in Raqqa, a US official said Wednesday. The official said troops from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit had deployed a battery of 155mm
‘We need to get Iran’ out of Syria, says US envoy to UN
The United States supports the UN-led Syria peace talks, UN Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Wednesday, saying Syria could no longer be a “safe haven for terrorists” and that it was important “we get Iran and their proxies out.” Haley
US adds 400 troops in Syria to expedite ISIS defeat in Raqqa
A US Marines artillery unit has deployed to Syria in recent days to help local forces speed up efforts to defeat ISIS at Raqqa and the campaign to isolate the city is going “very, very well”, the US-led coalition said
Staffan de Mistura: New round of Syria talks to resume in Geneva on March 23
Syria’s government and opposition groups are invited to resume peace talks in Geneva on March 23, the UN envoy said Wednesday, as the United States pledged support for the negotiations. Staffan de Mistura announced the date after reporting to the
The Security Council reviews de Mistura’s report on Geneva talks
UN envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura will submit on Wednesday, his report on the Geneva talks before a Security Council session. During the closed session, the Security Council members await to find out de Mistura’s plans for the next
Resisting Russian authoritarianism
By : Jonathan Power The state of being vigorously against Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming out of control. It is in danger of becoming pathological and self-destructive. What does the West gain in the long run if it sees
Two dead in bombing of Syria rebel bastion despite truce
Two people were killed on Wednesday in bombardment of a Syrian rebel bastion near Damascus, a monitor said, less than 24 hours after Russia announced a freeze in fighting there. “A young man and a woman were killed in air
Iraqi PM vows to target ISIS in neighboring countries
Iraq’s prime minister says it will continue to target militants in neighboring countries, as it did last month with airstrikes against ISIS positions in Syria. Addressing a forum in the autonomous Kurdish region on Wednesday, Haider al-Abadi said he “will
Ceasefire in Syrian rebel bastion Eastern Ghouta
A ceasefire has been declared in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta, a rebel bastion near Damascus, to run from midnight last Sunday to March 20, Russia’s defence ministry said. “A ‘regime of silence’ has been introduced from 00:01 on March 6 to
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