British-supplied BL-755 cluster munitions have admittedly been used in Yemen by Arab Coalition member states, however,there has been an adamant confirmation that coalition military forces will no longer use them, Britain’s defense minister Michael Fallon said on Monday. Fallon said Britain had
The gunman who shot the Russian ambassador to Turkey in an attack at an art gallery on Monday was an off-duty police officer who worked in the Turkish capital, two security sources told Reuters. Russia’s foreign ministry earlier confirmed that the ambassador, Andrey Karlov, had died in the att
Riyadh- The Coalition Forces Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen affirmed that the coalition countries are not members to the Convention on cluster munitions, revealing that the Coalition conducted a limited usage of cluster munitions within legitimate targets. In a statement issued on Monday, the Coalit
The defense ministers of Russia, Turkey and Iran will meet in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the future of Syria and the city of Aleppo, Turkish and Russian officials said. “(The meeting) will be to understand the views of all three sides, laying out where we all stand and discuss where we go fr
Riyadh- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has revealed a plan to reinforce an economic foundation with Saudi Arabia in the upcoming period via focusing on motives of knowledge economy and development of vital sectors in this field. Steve Lutes, executive director of Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chambe
If Twitter wanted to, it would be well within its rights to suspend Donald J. Trump’s account. After the president-elect used Twitter last week to criticize Chuck Jones, an Indiana union leader who represents workers at the Carrier company, Mr. Jones reported receiving a series of threatening phone
The fall of Aleppo is a human catastrophe. It’s also a demonstration of the perils of choosing the middle course in a military conflict. Sometimes it’s possible to talk and fight at the same time. But in Syria, the U.S. decision to pursue a dual-track, halfway approach made the mayhem worse. A batte
Riyadh- Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said that Saudi Arabia is a model in committing to agreements on intellectual property, applauding the Kingdom’s efforts and cooperation in this field. The Kingdom ranked third on the innovation index and
Washington – Today the electors will convene in the 50 U.S. states to officially designate the next president Donald Trump and the vice president. However, the opposition wishes that a surprise takes place and keeps Trump out of the White House. Yet, the possibility of a coup among the Elector
Sinai- Palestinian sources told Asharq al-Awsat that ISIS in Sinai has been prohibiting, for two weeks, traders of Rafah from bringing commodities into Gaza Strip after Hamas had stopped its coordination with the organization and arrested hundreds of its supporters. Sources asserted that extremist m
Cairo – In its 2012’s session, UNESCO’s Executive Council decided to dedicate the 18th of December as a World Arabic Language Day, selected to correspond with the day on which the U.N. General Assembly decided to include the Arabic language as one of its official languages in 1973. What are th
Jeddah- Yemeni Minister of Local Administration and chairman of the Higher Committee for Relief in Yemen Abdul Raqeeb Saif Fateh said that the legitimate government in Yemen has received confirmations from the United Nations including reinforcing its offices in Aden, starting from the end of Decembe
Riyadh- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, deputy premier and minister of interior, who is also the president of the National Narcotics Control Commission, reaffirmed the keenness of the government to combat everything that could cause harm to the citizenry and residents, including drugs. He was
Riyadh –Saudi Aramco said it has received the first wind turbine, which will start operating in Saudi Arabia in January, marking a historic milestone for renewable energy in the Kingdom. Supplied by GE, the 2.75-120 wind turbine will provide power to Saudi Aramco’s Bulk Plant located in Turaif, in n
London- Scotland will publish proposals this week for how it can remain in the European single market after Britain leaves the European Union in order to avoid the “national disaster” of a “hard Brexit,” the Scottish government said Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigge
Caracas- The South American economic bloc Mercosur has suspended Venezuela for failing to fulfill its membership obligations. The bloc’s founding members – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay – made the decision after concluding Venezuela had not incorporated key rules on trade and h
Beirut – Lebanon announced on Sunday the first government operating under the era of President Michel Aoun although Prime Minister Saad Hariri refused to pin much hopes by describing it as a “cabinet of elections,” in reference to the upcoming parliamentary elections expected next spring. Hari
Amman – Terrorism hit on Sunday the center of Jordan’s tourism in Karak, south the country after security forces fought unknown armed groups that had attacked a security station and patrols in the city before they holed up at the Crusader-era castle where tourists were taken as hostages. Accor
Beirut, New York – Russia’s actions at the U.N. Security Council on Sunday – by not only vetoing a French draft resolution but also presenting its own rival plan – showed that Moscow seems determined to monopolize the fate of Aleppo. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin to
Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday the latest developments in the region and cooperation in fighting extremism and terrorism. King Salman received Kerry and his accompanying delegation at Al-Yamamah Palace
