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 »
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Gaga gets jazzy at amfAR event
Lady Gaga is continuing her jazzy period. The entertainer performed an hour-long jazz at the American Foundation for AIDS Research’s tribute to Ryan Murphy. “I love Ryan so much, and I’m so, so happy to be here,” said Gaga, who
U.S. recognizes dangers in Syria ground operation
The decision to send U.S. special forces to Syria is part of a strategy to enable local forces to defeat ISIS but it will put U.S. forces in harm’s way, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday. “Our role
Obama to send ground troops to Syria
President Barack Obama has authorized the first sustained deployment of special forces to Syria, the White House said Friday, relenting on a long-standing refusal to put US boots on the ground. Obama okayed a deployment of “fewer than 50” special
Russia says hit 1,623 targets in Syria in bombing campaign
Russia on Friday said its airforce had destroyed 1,623 “terrorist targets” in Syria in a month-old bombing campaign to support forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. “Overall our planes made 1,391 sorties, destroying 1,623 terrorist targets,” including 51 training camps
China says minor incident could spark war in South China Sea
China’s naval commander told his U.S. counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea if the United States did not stop its “provocative acts” in the disputed waterway, the Chinese navy said on Friday. Admiral
How Khamenei exploits Obama through the nuclear deal
By : Dr. Majid Rafizadeh Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has masterfully sniffed out the weaknesses of President Obama and his administration, and the revelation of his new conditions on the nuclear deal suggests that Khamenei is ready to milk
German ISIS rapper killed in air strike in Syria
A German rapper who joined the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group and publicly threatened President Barack Obama was killed in a US air strike in Syria, a defense official said. Denis Cuspert, also known by his artist
‘Flexibility’ urged at multilateral Syria talks
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged participants at international talks aimed at resolving the brutal war in Syria to show “flexibility” and welcomed Iran’s participation for the first time in the discussions. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will
U.S. reports 13 air strikes against ISIS in Iraq
The United States and its allies conducted 13 air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in Iraq on Wednesday, according to a military statement released on Thursday. The strikes hit ISIS weapons, boats, fighting positions and other
Witherspoon and Copeland among top glamorous women
Reese Witherspoon, Misty Copeland, Caitlyn Jenner, and five women touched by the South Carolina church massacre and lauded in the aftermath as “The Peacemakers of Charleston” are among this year’s honorees as Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year. Victoria Beckham,
Sarpong dies of apparent suicide
London-born model and TV actor Sam Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge. Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said the
America’s gifts should not be understated
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Setting aside Washington’s woeful Middle East policies, it is worth reminding ourselves that the United States is one of the greatest nations on the planet. A world in which it did not exist would
Kerry: Vienna talks chance to save Syria from ‘hell’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Wednesday that this week’s international talks on the war in Syria will not find an immediate political solution but nevertheless represent the best hope available. “While finding a way forward on Syria
Suge Knight, Katt Williams plead not guilty in robbery case
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and comedian Katt Williams pleaded not guilty Tuesday to robbery charges filed against them after a celebrity photographer accused them of taking her camera last year. The pair appeared briefly in a Los Angeles
Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez to divorce after 2 years
Halle Berry and actor Olivier Martinez are ending their two-year marriage and say they want to proceed with the best interests of their young son in mind. The actors released a joint statement announcing the divorce on Tuesday, a day
U.S. weighs special forces in Syria, helicopters in Iraq
The United States is considering sending a small number of special operations forces to Syria and attack helicopters to Iraq as it weighs options to build momentum in the battle against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), U.S. officials
Kofi Annan sees chance of Syria peace in U.S.-Russia talks
Talks between Russia and the United States may produce a chance of peace in Syria, Kofi Annan, the former U.N. secretary-general who tried unsuccessfully to forge a deal to end the war in 2012, said on Tuesday. “In this situation
Talks on ending Syria conflict to include Iran
Iran will be invited to participate in talks in Vienna on Friday to discuss ending the conflict in Syria, a dialogue aimed at finding a framework for political transition in Damascus, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday. An official
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