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: WASHINGTON
Trump gives greenlight for US police to use military gear
:: The US administration will provide police departments with access to military equipment such as high-caliber weapons and grenade launchers. The decision by President Donald Trump was delivered to roaring applause Monday at a national convention of the Fraternal Order
Gorka, a Trump adviser and Bannon ally, is out: White House
:: White House adviser Sebastian Gorka, who was closely aligned with a nationalist faction led by ousted senior strategist Steve Bannon, no longer works for President Donald Trump, the White House said on Friday. “Sebastian Gorka did not resign, but
Palestinians question US peace motives
:: Thursday saw a photo opportunity and nice statements in Ramallah between the American and Palestinian delegations. In a statement, the US Consulate in Jerusalem said the American delegation had “a productive meeting focused on how to begin substantive Israeli-Palestinian
At Jackson Hole, Yellen defends post-crisis regulations
:: Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Friday defended regulations put in place after the 2008 financial meltdown, saying they promoted both stability and economic growth. The remarks came during a much anticipated address at an annual economists’ symposium at
Choice of words on Facebook hint at religiosity
:: The use of positive or negative words on Facebook signifying an emotion give a clue about how religious you are, a new research has revealed. Researchers from the US, Britain and Australia conducted a study of nearly 13,000 Facebook
Trump: US can no longer tolerate Pakistan’s ‘safe havens’ for terrorist groups
:: President Donald Trump warned Pakistan on Monday that Washington will no longer tolerate Pakistan offering “safe havens” to extremists. “We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe havens for terrorist organizations,” Trump declared, outlining a new US security
Bodies found in search for 10 missing US sailors
:: Divers searching for 10 missing American sailors have located some bodies inside the stricken US destroyer, a day after it collided with a merchant vessel near Singapore, a US Admiral said on Tuesday. Admiral Scott Swift, the commander of
Trump watches eclipse from White House
:: US President Donald Trump squinted and pointed skyward before donning protective glasses to take in the solar eclipse at the White House. The president was joined by wife Melania, son Barron and top aides Monday afternoon to view the
US to halt issuance of non-immigrant visas in Russia
:: The US embassy in Russia said on Monday that it will suspend all non-immigrant visa operations across the country for nine days starting Wednesday due to the Russian government-imposed cap on US diplomatic personnel in Russia. “All non-immigrant visa
Most Americans say US shouldn’t threaten N.Korea with military action
:: A majority of Americans say that the US should not threaten the North Korea with military action, according to a new poll. Nearly six in ten Americans say that the US should not threaten North Korea with military action,
Trump to skip annual Kennedy Centre Honours
:: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the annual Kennedy Centre Honours in December, the White House has announced. “The President and First Lady have decided not to participate in this year’s activities to
US formally launches probe of China’s intellectual property practices
:: The United States on Friday formally launched an investigation into China’s alleged theft of US intellectual property, a widely expected move following a call from President Donald Trump earlier this week to determine whether a probe was needed. The
Hackers threaten to leak ‘Games of Thrones’ season 7 finale
:: After several HBO Twitter accounts were hacked earlier this week, the hackers have reportedly threatened to release the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ season seven ahead of its air date. They have also threatened to release the passwords for
Sonny Landam dies at 76 following heart failure
:: American film actor and stunt man Sonny Landham passed away at 76 following congestive heart failure. His sister, Dawn Boehler, said in a statement that the actor died from heart failure at a hospital in Kentucky. Landham was best
Pentagon’s Mattis again seeks to reassure US allies
:: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis travels to the Middle East and eastern Europe next week to play the increasingly familiar role of reassuring allies that the United States is committed to them despite mixed messages from President Donald Trump. Mattis
Trump fires controversial chief strategist Bannon
:: President Donald Trump on Friday fired Stephen Bannon as his chief strategist in the latest high-level White House shake-up, removing a powerful and controversial figure known for far-right political views. Bannon was a force behind some of Trump’s most
Iran denies appeal of jailed Princeton University student
:: Iranian authorities have denied the appeal of a Princeton University student who had been convicted on espionage charges and sentenced to 10 years in prison, the university and his wife said on Thursday. Xiyue Wang, a history doctoral student
Poll shows most Americans want to keep racism-tainted statues
:: A new poll Thursday showed that most Americans favor leaving in place statues of Civil War figures associated with the defense of slavery, offering a measure of support for President Donald Trump’s stance on the issue. Days after a
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