Manama- The 37th session of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit has kicked off in Bahrain on Tuesday with British Prime Minister Theresa May attending the key regional conference as an honor guest. Key issues like regional security, combating terrorism, potential challenges in the G
Saudi Arabia’s criminal court issued capital punishment sentences to 15 suspects convicted of treason and spying for foreign Iranian intelligence. Special prosecution issued verdicts for 32 respondents arrested under allegations of belonging to an Iran spy cell, and whose members have cooperated wit
London, Washington, and Baghdad – U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said that despite being difficult, recapturing Mosul from ISIS is possible before the next U.S. Administration. About 100,000 Iraqi government troops, Kurdish security forces and Shiite fighters are participating in the offens
London – A new police unit joined the British police force and began patrolling streets of London in an attempt to spot people carrying out “hostile reconnaissance” and other criminal activities. Scotland Yard on Monday launched new anti-terrorism patrols by uniformed and undercover officers in Lond
Brussels, Rome- Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi met with Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Monday to offer his resignation, but he was asked to stay until the country’s budget is approved. Renzi’s offer to resign came after suffering a crushing referendum defeat on Sunday. Renzi, 41, who wa
London – British Prime Minister Theresa May stressed the importance of economic relations on Monday between Gulf States and the United Kingdom and her keenness on boosting cooperation in the fields of trade and investments. The British premier vowed to work with Arab and Gulf countries to promote th
Manama – Bahraini Court of Appeal approved the verdict on members of a terror group, the court sentenced five defendants to prison between 5 and 15 years, and revoked their Bahraini citizenship. Terror Crime Chief Prosecutor Hamad Shahin said the High Court of Appeal issued its verdict today on Tues
Riyadh – Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense met with the United Kingdom National Security Deputy Advisor John Jenkins, currently on a visit to the Kingdom. During the reception, the two discussed bilateral relations, aspects of existi
Riyadh – Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a verbal message from British Prime Minister Theresa May. The message was conveyed during the meeting with British Deputy Advisor for National Security John Jenkins in Riyadh. During the meeting, Prince
Doha – Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed his country’s strong and profound ties with Saudi Arabia and expressed his commitment to further boost bilateral relations to serve the interests of both Gulf States. In a statement on Monday, the Emir extended on behalf of the people of Q
Manama – Bahrain’s Minister of Information Affairs Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi asserted on Monday that the Manama Gulf Summit represents an additional brick in the structure of a strong and committed Gulf organization, as a base to move towards a Gulf Union reinforced by an alliance of joint b
Moscow, Beirut – China and Russia vetoed on Monday a U.N. Security Council resolution drafted by Spain, Egypt and New Zealand demanding a seven-day truce in Aleppo, Syria. Russia said it blocked the resolution that would allow rebels to regroup, saying time was needed for talks between Washing
Terror militants affiliated with al Qaeda blew up Yemen’s only gas export pipeline on Monday, local officials said, in a further blow to a moribund but vital piece of infrastructure for an impoverished country battered by 20 months of war. The explosion occurred in the remote desert area of al
Internationally-backed Iraqi forces have begun shelling parts of west Mosul. The offensive has been reported by local residents. Preparative attacks are carried out for opening up a new front against hardline militant group ISIS, seven weeks into a difficult campaign to drive the militants from the
Terror group ISIS’ newly appointed spokesman made wild threats on Monday promising attacks against Turkish embassies around the world. The spokesman also urged hardline militants in the flashpoint Iraqi town of Tal Afar near Mosul not to flee as the group fights offensives on different fronts.
Vienna – OPEC officials began to arrive at the organization’s headquarters in Vienna around 10 in the morning for the High Level Committee meeting to discuss means to implement the deal reached in Algeria. On Monday November 28 discussions heated up between the committee members who began to feel th
Laval, Canada- Despite being welcomed with open arms, with some even having received coats from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself — Syrian refugees who had arrived in Canada now face their share of difficulties. Fahed Fattouh, 50-year-old, came with his wife and their two children after fl
Jeddah- Yemen insurgents have officially removed the national anthem from schools in areas under their control. The national anthem was forcibly replaced with a sectarian ballad known by “Iranian Yelp,” in addition to the Houthi-led militias forcing school administrates to give hateful and bigoted s
Baghdad – Iraqi Security Forces resumed its offensives on the left coast of Sharqat, after three-day halt due to bad weather. Security forces managed to liberate Kanous town and other villages, according to a source at Saladin police department. The source added that the forces are besieging the thr
Ramallah- President of the Palestinian State Mahmoud Abbas, also known by Abu Mazen, boasted about the Palestinian leading party, Fatah, proving able to sustain an independent national decision. Abbas’ statement hints that international intervention was attempted. Expressing independence and commitm
