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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US arms contractor Raytheon announces Saudi deal to launch Arab operation
:: US defense contractor Raytheon has announced partnership with Saudi military industries to create an Arabia business unit. Raytheon’s Arab operation will develop smart weapons and air defense systems, aerospace and security capabilities in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made
US veteran charged over deadly Times Square crash
:: A US Navy veteran who plowed a car into pedestrians in New York’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, has been charged with murder and attempted murder, police said Friday. Thursday’s incident sparked fear in
Saudi Arabia prepares for Trump’s historic visit
:: Saudi Arabia is making every effort to dazzle and impress President Donald Trump on his first overseas trip, seizing on the visit to cement itself as a major player on the world stage and shove aside rival Iran. The
Bloomberg: Red carpet ready for Trump in Saudi Arabia
:: Saudi Arabia is putting on a show for Donald Trump on his first overseas trip as U.S. president. Bloomberg said in a report that Muslim leaders will assemble in Riyadh, and there’ll be an exhibition of classic American cars
US: Coalition to encircle ISIS militants before starting military campaign
:: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday the U.S.-led coalition was now encircling ISIS fighters in their strongholds in a tactical shift before starting a military campaign to destroy them. Also speaking at the Pentagon on Friday, the
SoftBank boss follows Trump to Saudi to launch $100 bln fund
:: Some six months after his visit to Donald Trump’s Manhattan mansion cheered investors, Masayoshi Son, Japan’s richest man, is set to follow his friend to Saudi Arabia as the new US president makes his first overseas trip since taking
US agency votes to roll back broadband ‘neutrality’ rules
:: US regulators voted on Thursday to scrap a 2015 order aimed at forcing broadband firms to treat all online traffic equally, in the latest turn of the politically charged “net neutrality” debate. The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to
Ivanka Trump to take part in presidential trip to Saudi Arabia
:: Ivanka Trump will travel with the president to Saudi Arabia, Israel and Italy on his upcoming foreign trip, a White House official said. A senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump will be present for six days of
No links to ‘terrorism’ after car plows into NY crowd
:: One person was killed after a vehicle plowed into pedestrians in New York’s bustling Times Square on Thursday with the police not linking the incident to “terrorism.” New York Fire Department, in updated tally on Twitter, said one was
Joe Lieberman said to be interviewing for top FBI job
:: The White House on Wednesday named failed Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman as a surprise contender to become the next FBI director. President Donald Trump will interview the former independent senator — who ran on a ticket with
Trump’s Riyadh visit will ‘confront chaos perpetrators in the Muslim world’
:: Saudi Arabia has said that the three summits hosted by Riyadh on May 20 and 21 during United States President Donald Trump’s visit would “change the game’ rules”. The official website which was launched on Tuesday for the Arab-American
Trump wants NATO-like force for the Middle East
:: A senior White House official told Al Arabiya News Channel’s correspondent in Washington on Thursday that US President Donald Trump wants to set up a NATO-style security organization in the Middle East. The official, who spoke with a small
Rocker Chris Cornell has died at age 52
:: Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52, according to his representative. Cornell, who had been on tour, died Wednesday night in Detroit, Brian Bumbery
US extends Iran sanctions relief
:: The administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday has extended sanctions relief on Iran that was called for under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, previously said that the administration would formally
Trump says no other politician treated worse by the media
:: President Donald Trump told graduates of the US Coast Guard Academy, on Wednesday, that no other politician has been treated more unfairly by the media. “You cannot let them get you down,” he said. Trump is offering his advice
Manning leaves US prison 7 years after giving secrets to WikiLeaks
:: Chelsea Manning walked out of a US military prison on Wednesday, seven years after being arrested for passing secrets to WikiLeaks in the largest breach of classified information in US history. Manning, 29, was released from the US Disciplinary
Putin offers transcript to prove Trump did not pass Russia secrets
:: Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump had not divulged any secrets during a meeting in Washington with Russian officials and offered to prove it by supplying Congress with a transcript. But a leading US Republican
US capital slams “attack” as Erdogan guards clash with protest
:: The city of Washington on Wednesday condemned a “brutal attack on peaceful protesters” after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s bodyguards clashed with pro-Kurdish demonstrators. Two people were arrested and 11 were injured, including a police officer, amid demonstrations Tuesday as
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