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: UNITED STATES
Controversial ‘Sniper’ tops BO for 2nd week
LOS ANGELES: Clint Eastwood’s mega-hit “American Sniper” was the top film at North American movie houses for a second week, despite controversy over what some feel is a jingoistic message and graphic violence. The war drama, based on the true
Modi, Obama announce nuclear breakthrough after Delhi talks
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra and US President Barack Obama announced they had reached an agreement Sunday to break the deadlock that has been stalling a civilian nuclear power agreement. “I am pleased that six years after we signed
Congress could consider war vote against ISIS by spring, says official
The U.S. Congress will vote over whether to introduce new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria by spring, House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. “I expect the president is going
U.S. nurse sentenced over support for ISIS
A 19-year-old Colorado woman and Muslim convert who admitted that she planned to travel overseas to join Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants was sentenced on Friday to four years in federal prison as she renounced the violence
Iran lawmakers drafting law of nuclear enrichment hike
Iran’s parliament has started to draft a law that would allow the country’s nuclear scientists to intensify their uranium enrichment, a step that could complicate ongoing talks with world powers. The move, announced Saturday by parliament’s National Security and Foreign
U.S. sees no change in close ties with Saudi Arabia
The United States does not expect any change in its relations with Saudi Arabia following the death of longtime king Abdullah and the ascension of Salman, the State Department said Friday. “We have a long history of cooperation. We don’t
Obama to meet Saudi King Salman in Riyadh
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to fly to Saudi Arabia to meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday, the White House confirmed, according to Reuters news agency. Obama was scheduled to go to India’s famed Taj Mahal with
Some U.S. counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen frozen for now
The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al-Qaeda militants in Yemen following a takeover of the country by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, U.S. officials said on Friday. The collapse of the U.S.-backed government of Yemen on Thursday has left
U.S., Iraq readying assault to recapture Mosul: report
The United States and Iraq have started preparing for an offensive by summer to recapture the Iraqi city of Mosul, which was taken by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) last June, the Wall Street
World pays tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah
World leaders on Friday paid tribute to late Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, with President Barack Obama hailing him as a bold leader and French President François Hollande describing him as “a statesman whose work has profoundly marked the history
Bieber to get roasted on Comedy Central
LOS ANGELES: The hits just keep on coming. Or they will, anyway, when Justin Bieber gets roasted on Comedy Central. This is really happening, according to Ryan Seacrest: “yes I got confirmation @JustinBieber is getting roasted by @ComedyCentral in march…love
Obama urges Congress to okay force against ISIS
President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on the U.S. Congress to pass a new authorization of force against the ISIS militant group and to not rush into new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program. Obama said a U.S.
Two Yemenis charged in U.S. court over alleged Al-Qaeda link
Two Yemeni nationals were charged in the United States with conspiring to murder Americans abroad and providing material support to al Qaeda, according to a complaint and arrest warrant unsealed on Tuesday. Saddiq Al-Abbadi and Ali Alvi were arrested in
Palestine could ‘lose’ millions in annual U.S. aid
The Palestinians could lose annual U.S. aid if they file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Criminal Court which they joined this month over American and Israeli protests, a senior U.S. Republican senator said on Monday. Lindsey Graham, part
Stewart likes ‘being hired’
LOS ANGELES: Kristen Stewart strides into the room in a power pantsuit and high-heeled pumps. Within minutes, the actress kicks off her heels and sits cross-legged on her chair, getting comfortable to talk about the good moment in her career,
India ‘may seek other suppliers’ if US refuses to sell drones
WASHINGTON : India may buy unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, from other countries if the United States does not ease current export restrictions on such aircraft, a key Democratic senator said. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, who will join President
U.S. and Britain to host ISIS talks in London
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will host a meeting in London on Thursday of members of the coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, officials said. The one-day talks
Saudi-US partnership against IS bolstered
Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, held talks in Riyadh with US Sen. John McCain, chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, who led a delegation to the capital on Saturday. The discussion took place at the crown
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