Jake Sullivan appears critical of decision by Spain, Ireland and Norway to formally recognise Palestinian state next weekThe US is concerned about Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation among countries that have traditionally supported it, Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said on Wednesday.Sullivan’s remarks, at a White House briefing, followed the announcement by Ireland, Spain and Norway that they will next week formally recognise a Palestinian state. They also came amid...
Saudi and Iraqi officials discussed in Baghdad on Tuesday efforts to boost border security cooperation. Director General of the Saudi Border Guards Major General Shayie bin Salem Al-Wadaani led the Saudi delegation participating in the fourth meeting of border officials between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Held at the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, the meeting tackled several issues related to bolstering border security cooperation.
Israel indicates agreement involving defence pact with US is not possible if Palestinian state is a conditionThe US is worried that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, may be willing to torpedo a potential normalisation deal with Saudi Arabia if it entails ending the war in Gaza and committing to working towards a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, told the Senate’s foreign relations committee on Tuesday:...
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with Louis Bono, the US Senior Adviser on Caucasus Negotiations. The recent developments in the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan were touched upon, including the approaches to main issues in the draft peace treaty and the efforts to come to agreement. Minister Mirzoyan emphasized the …
Former national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Tuesday said he and two U.S. ambassadors who served in the Trump administration met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials from the country.
Over the past couple of years, the Gulf states have been putting their oil money to use buying up thousands of the latest AI chips. However, thus far they have been relatively quiet when it comes to investing in quantum technology. That is now starting to change. Yesterday, Massy-based startup Pasqal announced it had signed a deal with Saudi Arabian oil group Aramco for the installation of the first quantum computer in the country. According to the deal, Pasqal will deliver and install a...
The World Health Organisation signed funding agreements worth $19.4 million with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Saturday. They will jointly address global health challenges including emergency responses, and reinforce the WHO’s operations in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO, thanked Saudi Arabia for supporting the organisation's humanitarian efforts. ‘’Every generous contribution is a beacon of hope for thousands of...
The third batch of the intending Pilgrims from Oyo state are expected to join their counterparts at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, later Today . The Chairman o
Addis Ababa, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The regional states and municipal administrations will begin on May 29 working sessions to discuss the issues to be presented in the national dialogue planned in Ethiopia, an official source revealed. The post Discussions for Ethiopia’s national dialogue agenda to begin first appeared on Prensa Latina.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia secured membership in the International Transport Forum on the sidelines of the event held in Leipzig, Germany. Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said that the membership symbolizes the Kingdom’s commitment to addressing transportation challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. It also supports the Kingdom’s established role in developing the transport and logistics sector, he added, highlighting the Saudi Vision 2030...
Baghdad, May 22 (BNA): Major General Shayie bin Salem Al-Wadaani, Director
WWE announces return to Saudi Arabia. WWE announced that WWE Crown Jewel will take place on Saturday, November 2 in Saudi Arabia. This marks the sixth Crown Jewel event in history and the second show in Saudi Arabia in 2024. Crown Jewel returns on Nov 2 pic.twitter.com/qhnxKqpmVm — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 25, 2024 The first WWE Crown Jewel event took place in 2018. Fans can find Fightful's coverage of WWE King and Queen of the Ring by clicking here. Check out the post-show...