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: USA
‘Nice guy’ Trump defies protests to host SNL
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump hosted the sketch-comedy show “Saturday Night Live,” defying protesters to make the highly anticipated but controversial primetime television appearance. Wearing a dark suit, white shirt and red tie, Trump stepped on stage to cheers and
Carson backs off West Point claim
Ben Carson’s campaign says the Republican White House hopeful was not offered a formal scholarship to the United States Military Academy at West Point as he wrote in his autobiography. Carson’s campaign sought to clarify a statement in his breakout
Russian media mogul found dead in Washington
Controversial Russian media mogul Mikhail Lesin, who helped found the RT English-language television network, has been found dead at a Washington hotel. He was 57. RT, formerly known as Russia Today, said the former minister of media affairs died of
Bieber yet to listen to ex-girlfriend’s album
Justin Bieber, not generally known for his reticence, says he can’t bring himself to listen to the new album by former girlfriend Selena Gomez. Gomez last month topped the charts with “Revival,” whose lead single “Good For You” boasts of
US defense secretary visits carrier in disputed waterway
In a symbolic swipe at China’s muscular moves in the South China Sea, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited an American aircraft carrier in the disputed waterway. Carter, who was in Malaysia for two days of talks with Asian defense
Yellen: US economy performing well
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that US economic activity remains solid and that the Fed could decide to increase interest rates at its December meeting. “At this point I see the US economy as performing well,” she told
US commander says sailing past Chinese isles not a threat
The US Navy’s challenge last week to China’s sovereignty claims in the South China Sea was not designed as a military threat, the head of US Pacific military forces said on Tuesday in a mostly upbeat speech about prospects for
Apple TV brings iPhone-like apps to the big screen
It turns out that Apple’s streaming-TV box — aptly named Apple TV — isn’t just for streaming anymore. Its latest incarnation, which ships this week, offers on the big screen just about anything you could previously only do on an
Billionaire donor backs Rubio for US president
One of the wealthiest and most influential Republican donors is throwing his support behind the presidential campaign of US Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, the New York Times reported on Friday. Billionaire New York investor Paul Singer sent a letter
Halloween: Obamas welcome trick-or-treaters
The White House on Friday welcomed flocks of costumed children to its annual Halloween event where President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, gave out candy and fruit bars. A toddler dressed as the pope who was being pushed in
Activists disrupt Clinton rally
Black Lives Matter activists interrupted Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton in Atlanta, Georgia as she began a speech about reforming the criminal justice system. Clinton spoke over the shouting, saying if elected she would carry on the work on President
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
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,
Swift files counterclaim in groping lawsuit
Taylor Swift filed a counterclaim against a former Denver radio host who sued her after he said he lost his job because of false accusations that he inappropriately touched her during a photo session. David Mueller sued Swift in US
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
Chris Rock’s Odom joke sparks controversy
Comedian Chris Rock gave a glimpse of the provocative humor he may bring as host of the Oscars ceremony with a tweet about sports and reality TV celebrity Lamar Odom that drew both scorn and applause. The controversial tweet came
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