Archive for the ‘saudi-arabia’ Category

Saudi Arabia Clinches 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid After Everyone Else Drops Out

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed on Tuesday that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 World Cup, outraging human rights activists who decried “sportswashing” by the country to improve its reputation despite abuse of its citizens. Source

Iran-Backed Houthis ‘Declare War’ on Israel After Reported Killing of Saudi Troops

The Yemeni Houthi terrorist group took responsibility for a “large number of ballistic and cruise missiles” against the nation of Israel. Source

Russia’s neutrality ballet on Israel-Palestine

OCT 18, 2023 Source While some Russian heavyweights push to recast Israel as a hostile state, the Kremlin is unlikely to budge. Instead, Moscow will stay ‘neutral’ to maximize its West Asian influence, all while edging closer to the Arab and Muslim worlds. Pepe Escobar Is it possible that the philo-Semitic Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

Iran President Raisi in Rare Call with Saudi Crown Prince MBS to Discuss Hamas Terror Attack on Israel

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Wednesday to discuss the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel in the first telephone call between the two leaders since Tehran and Riyadh resumed ties. Source

Saudi Arabia Announces Joint Military Exercises with China

The government of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the Saudi and Chinese navies have commenced a three-week joint exercise known as “Blue Sword.” Source

Could Bin Salman emerge as the saviour of Palestine?

Under-fire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to change the political landscape of the Middle East in response to the astonishing Hamas attack launched during the Jewish festival of Yom Kippur. No truer word has been spoken by the alleged fraudster who stands charged with breach of trust and accepting bribes, as well as […]

Palestine-Israel At War: Israel Has No Options And The US Cannot Save It

On Saturday morning, the armed wing of Hamas launched the most devastating ground assault against Israel in 50 years. In response, Israel declared war and began an indiscriminate aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip, while calling on its reserve forces in order to muster counter-attacks on Palestinian fighters who managed to seize control of Israeli […]

Biden’s increasing pressure for a Saudi-Israeli deal

The Biden administration has shifted into high gear to promote a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. As with past Abraham Accord agreements, it is simply a way to sell a massive military upgrade as a “peace deal.” Source

Saudi’s Bin Salman Sells Palestine: Normalization-for-Security

October 3, 2023 Hussein Ibrahim* Translated by Areej Fatima Husseini In 1945, Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s first king, signed an “oil-for-security” agreement with former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, marking the transfer of leadership of the Western project in the Middle East from Britain to the US. Thus, the mission of protecting the Gulf […]

Taliban angry with Saudi media over ‘fake news’

Afghanistan’s Taliban movement has expressed “anger and dissatisfaction” with the Saudi media over false news about the movement’s summoning of the Saudi Chargé d’Affaires to protest the presence of a woman in a meeting held a few days ago. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Arabiya channel and other Saudi media outlets reported that the Taliban had summoned the Saudi Chargé […]

Israeli minister holds Jewish prayers in Saudi Arabia

Israel’s Communication’s Minister Shlomo Karhi, who is heading a 14-strong delegation to the Universal Postal Union congress in the kingdom, held prayers to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot Source

Benzema refutes claims he quit Saudi side to return to France

French football star and member of Saudi’s Al-Ittihad Club, Karim Benzema, is currently in Jeddah with his family, refuting previous reports that he had returned to France after terminating his contract. Saudi media has reported. Local media said Benzema published an Instagram story showing him training in a gym and wearing an Al-Ittihad shirt. Since […]

In under a week: 2nd Israeli minister in Riyadh amid warming relations

Oct 01, 2023 Source: Al Mayadeen By Al Mayadeen English The Israeli occupation minister will head a senior delegation to take part in the Universal Postal Union conference. Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi landed in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday to take part in the fourth extraordinary congress of the Universal Postal Union UPU […]

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss cancelling visas, developing tourism

Iranian Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Maryam Jalali Dehkordi announced the continuation of Iranian and Saudi efforts to develop tourism relations and cancel visa requirements between the two countries. Maryam Jalali Dehkordi, who is currently in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to participate in World Tourism Day activities, confirmed: “I met and talked with […]

Saudi Arabia poll found ‘declining’ support for Israeli normalization

Sep 27, 2023 Source: Agencies By Al Mayadeen English A recent opinion poll in Saudi Arabia addresses the issue of the Kingdom’s normalization with “Israel” and finds that normalization does not enjoy popular support. A public opinion poll, conducted by the Washington Institute for Near East Studies in Saudi Arabia, found that “a significant minority of Saudi […]

Islamic Ummah needs cohesion amid soft warfare: al-Houthi

Sep 27, 2023 Source: Al Mayadeen & Agencies By Al Mayadeen English Yemeni Ansar Allah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi underlines the need for Islamic cohesion on the birthday of Prophet Mohammad PBUH. The global Zionist lobby and its American, Israeli, and some European arms are seeking to contain and infiltrate the Islamic Ummah, said Yemeni […]

War of Economic Corridors: the India-Mideast-Europe ploy

SEP 25, 2023 The India-Middle East-Europe transportation corridor may be the talk of the town, but it will likely go the way of the last three Asia-to-Europe connectivity projects touted by the west – to the dustbin. Here’s why. Pepe Escobar The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a massive public diplomacy op launched at the recent […]

Saudi Arabia: Middle East security ‘requires just solution to Palestinian issue’

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday that Middle East security “requires a just solution to the Palestinian issue.” This came during his speech at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. “Regional security requires a just solution to the Palestinian issue,” he said, stating that solution should lead to […]

Neymar, Bounou perform traditional Saudi dance to mark national day 

Al-Hilal club players, including Brazilian player Neymar and Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, celebrated the 93rd Saudi National Day by wearing the traditional thobe and shemagh and performing the Saudi dance known as ‘Ardah’. Neymar and Bounou, along with their teammates, attended the celebrations at the Saudi club’s headquarters on Saturday while dressed in Saudi clothes. #VIDEO: Brazilian […]

First Time Since 2015: Yemeni Armed Forces Display Advanced Capabilities Amid Celebrations

Sep 24, 2023 In an extraordinary display of military strength, the Yemeni armed forces have unveiled a series of surprises that have left both observers and residents of the capital, Sana’a, in awe. This remarkable event aligns with the celebrations of the 21st and 26th of September revolutions and the anniversary of the Prophet’s birthday. […]

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes