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 »
Category Archives: Americas
Obama says easy access to weapons ‘unconscionable’
Renewing his call to reduce gun violence, President Barack Obama characterized easy access to weapons as “unconscionable” Saturday, less than a week after the worst mass shooting in US history. “Even after we see parents grieve for their children, the
Saudi deputy crown prince meets heads of US military companies
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense held at his residence here meetings on Friday with several companies specializing in military equipment, Saudi Press Agency reported. He met separately with the presidents and staff of
Saudi deputy crown prince to meet with Obama
Saudi sources have confirmed that the kingdom’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be meeting with US President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday 17th. The meeting will be closed to journalists. The deputy crown prince is
As Modi meets Obama, activists call for talks on human trafficking
US President Barack Obama should press the visiting prime minister of India to strengthen his country’s anti-trafficking laws and deliver justice to victims, human rights campaigners said on Tuesday. Obama was due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the
Poll: Clinton opens up double-digit lead over Trump nationwide
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton has opened up a double-digit lead over Republican rival Donald Trump, regaining ground after the New York billionaire briefly tied her last month, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday. The shift in support
Republican house speaker Paul Ryan endorses Donald Trump
Paul Ryan, the top elected Republican, ended a long period of soul-searching and endorsed Donald Trump for president on Thursday, a step toward unifying party loyalists behind the insurgent candidate despite concerns about his candidacy. Ryan had been a high-profile
Obama to host India’s Modi at White House
President Barack Obama will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on June 7, as the pair try to flesh out nascent trade and security ties. White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Modi’s visit would “highlight
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders gain new victories
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cruised to victory in two more states, while Bernie Sanders beat rival Democrat Hillary Clinton in West Virginia to bolster his argument for remaining in the race. The substantial wins in West Virginia and
Trump: London mayor ‘exception’ to Muslim ban
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has called for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States, suggested on Monday he would make an exception for London’s newly elected Muslim mayor, the New York Times reported. “There will
US declares support for Iraq PM amid unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in a strong position despite political unrest in Iraq, thanks in part to battlefield successes and his commitment to a multi-sectarian state, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday. “He seems to be
Russia defends intercept of US reconnaissance plane over Baltic
Russia said on Saturday it had sent a fighter plane on Friday to intercept a US aircraft approaching its border over the Baltic Sea because the American plane had turned off its transponder, which is needed for identification. The Pentagon
Three linked to California terror attack arrested
The FBI arrested three people on Thursday, including the brother of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, on charges of marriage fraud and lying to investigators, authorities said. Syed Raheel Farook, 31, was arrested in the early morning at his home
Brothers arrested for parents’ murder in US
Police investigating the murder of a Bangladeshi Muslim couple found shot dead in their San Jose home in California have arrested their two sons. In a statement issued by San Jose Police Department on Thursday it was revealed that Hasib
Trump: Halting ‘radical Islam’ must be priority
Donald Trump said Wednesday that halting the spread of Islamic extremism would be a priority of his administration if he is elected president. “Containing the spread of radical Islam must be a major foreign policy goal of the United States
Muslim couple found dead in San Jose home with disturbing message
A Bangladeshi Muslim couple were found shot dead in their San Jose home in California, with a disturbing note left behind reading: “Sorry, my first kill was clumsy,” local media has reported. The chilling message was found scribbled in black
Big wins for Trump, Clinton in Northeast states
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton rolled up wins in Northeastern states on Tuesday in a major show of strength and immediately turned their fire on each other in a possible preview of a general election matchup. Trump easily
US military conducts cyber attacks on ISIS
The US military is now conducting cyber attacks on ISIS, a general said Tuesday as the Pentagon looks to accelerate the fight against the militants. A US-led coalition has been striking ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria since August 2014,
On election eve for five states, Trump rips Cruz and Kasich
Republican Donald Trump, on the eve of primary elections in five states that he is expected to sweep, launched blistering attacks on Monday on rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich for their 11th-hour joint effort aimed at denying him the
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