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 »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Daily Archives: April 21, 2015
Global backing for war against Houthis hailed
The Council of Ministers has praised the international community for backing the military action in Yemen, saying it would send a message to the Houthis that their aggression would not be tolerated. Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Toraifi said
Shoura approves scheme for families of martyrs
The Shoura Council approved a study on a scheme for martyrs which would help the families of those who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. The house gave the approval to the scheme at the 30th
Terror threat puts Kingdom on top alert
Saudi Arabia has put security forces on alert for a possible militant attack on vital energy installations and popular shopping malls, Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki said on Monday. “There was information about a possible terrorist attack targeting
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discusses regional stability with Obama
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and U.S. President Barack Obama discussed on Monday the need for military supplies for the Gulf country during a meeting at the White House, reported Reuters citing a White House
Gulf envoys: No ceasefire unless Houthis retreat
There will be no immediate ceasefire in Yemen unless Houthi rebels withdraw from seized territory, Gulf envoys told U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday. Saudi Ambassador to the United Nations Abdallah al-Muallami told Agence France-Presse that “certain conditions” must be
ISIS claims attack on Spanish embassy in Libya
A bomb exploded outside Spain’s embassy in the Libyan capital on Monday night without causing injuries, a security source told Agence France-Presse, an attack later claimed by ISIS. “Islamic State extremists concealed an explosive device near an exterior wall of
U.S., UK, Norway slam Sudan polls as not credible
The U.S., Britain and Norway on Monday blasted Sudan for failing to hold free and fair elections which alleged war criminal President Omar al-Bashir is widely expected to win. In a joint statement the three countries said they “regret the
Mediterranean migrant shipwreck leaves 800 dead
The United Nations refugee agency has confirmed 800 migrants died in a shipwreck off Libya on Sunday after speaking to survivors of the disaster. “We can say that 800 are dead,” said Carlotta Sami, spokeswoman for the United Nations High
Egypt’s Mursi faces death penalty
An Egyptian court could sentence deposed president Mohamed Mursi to death Tuesday in the first verdict against the Islamist nearly two years after the army ousted him. The Cairo court will deliver its verdict on charges of inciting the killing
Princess Hussa honors top Saudi women achievers
Sayidaty magazine has recognized the outstanding contribution of 37 Saudi women in different walks of life such as education, health, media, arts and economics. Princess Hussa bint Salman, who attended the Creativity Awards 2015, praised the winners for their work
Yemen rebels urged to surrender as defections rise
The leader of the 37th brigade has rejoined the legitimate government of Yemen, which should be a further sign for the rebels to lay down their arms, according to the Saudi-led coalition. “This is a clear signal for the Houthi
King, Putin review key regional developments
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Monday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “They discussed the latest regional and international developments and reviewed bilateral relations,” the SPA reported. Russia had taken a favorable stand
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