Saudi King Hands Out $32.2 BILLION in Bonuses to Government Workers
King Salman continues a tradition of new kings taking small change out of the kingdom's treasure chest for the plain folks.
Kuwait Says Lebanon, Turkey ‘Better Suited’ for Syrian Refugees
A Kuwait official says Syrian refugees should never be allowed to enter his country. Lebanon and Turkey are "better suited" to them.
San Bernardino Shooters Left Baby at Grandma’s Before Terror Attack
The San Bernardino slaughterers stopped at grandma's to leave their 6-month-old baby before heading out to murder Farook's co-workers.
Saudi FM: Iranian Nuclear Program Threatens Entire Region
“The development of the Iranian nuclear program and the ballistic missile project endanger the entire region,” Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud tells an emergency meeting of the Arab League.
Report: US Urging Saudis to Normalize Relations with Israel, Join Abrahamic Agreements
Jared Kushner met with Jake Sullivan in January and encouraged him to push Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.
Navy Arrested Major Weapons Smuggling Operation on High Seas
If there is any question why Israel has enforced a maritime cargo on the Gaza Coast, it was removed with the release of a gag order that the Navy stopped a weapons smuggling ship in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia Posts Alert of Possible Terror Attack on Aramco and Malls
Saudi Arabia has posted an alert of a possible terror attack on Aramco's oil facilities and malls in the capital of Riyadh, Bloomberg News...
US, Israeli Diplomat, Dangling Saudi Relations in Return for ‘Palestinian Consulate’
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand pick up a trillion bucks (in promissory notes).
In Wake of Jewish Delegation’s Visit Saudi FM Denies Any Relations with Israel
King Salman bin Abdulaziz phoned Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "to underscore Saudi Arabia’s firm position on the Palestinian cause."
Israeli Defense, Intel Officials Worry Over Secret Saudi-China Nuclear Project
There are a number of different nuclear facilities in the Saudi desert, and no one really knows what is going on in any of them at the moment.
Efforts for Saudi-Israel Normalization Continue
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is scheduled to meet the Saudi ambassador to Washington in pursuit of an historic agreement.
Obama Begins Attack Blitz, Says 24 Nations Back ‘Strong Response’
The White House announced Monday that more than dozen more countries have formally backed a “strong international response" to the use of chemical weapons...
Report: Saudi Arabia Cuts All Ties with Hamas
The Saudis reportedly made the announcement in a meeting with the United Nations’ Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov.
Lines in the Sand: Iraq, Oman FMs to Visit Tehran
Oman has cultivated friendly relations with Iran, apart from the rest of the Gulf states.
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas Visits Riyadh Over Trump’s Jerusalem Declaration
Abbas is in a fury due to the failure of the UN Security Council to pass a resolution forcing the US to rescind its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
White House Explains Why Saudi King Didn’t Really Snub Obama
In the background of this obvious rude treatment is the Congressional bill allowing lawsuits against the Saudi government for Sept. 11.
Senate May Block $1.15 Billion Arms Sale to Saudis
"If we are helping to radicalize Yemenis against us ... how can that be in our security interest?" Senator Murphy asked.
Israel Issues Warning on Arab Nations Connected to Terrorist Financing
The list includes the “Council of the United Arab Emirates,” and the members of the Gulf States Council, also known as the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) which brings together the following six countries in the Gulf: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar.
Netanyahu: Erdogan is a Liar & Iran Attacked Saudi Arabia, ‘From A to...
The prime minister also commented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran ‘Not Worried’ About Falling Oil Prices
Iran, a member of OPEC, is not as worried about the plummeting price of crude oil as its regional neighbors -- it has other sources of income.
Saudi Women Can Choose ‘Respectful, Modest’ Attire Without an Abaya, Says Crown Prince Mohammed...
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived Monday in Washington DC on a two-week, coast-to-coast visit which will include a stop in Silicon Valley as well as the series of meetings with Trump administration officials.
Saudi Crown Prince Freezes Rivals’ 1,200 Local, International Bank Accounts
Bloomberg estimates the amount of money confiscated over charges of corruption so far at $33 billion.
Netanyahu Directs Nuclear Experts to Find Saudis a Path to Enrich Uranium
Israeli officials are "quietly working" with the White House to develop a "US-run, uranium-enrichment operation" in the kingdom.
Saudis Seek to Reboot Temple Mount’s Status Quo With Peace Deal
The timing was not accidental when Saudi Arabia announced its ambassador to Jordan will also take on the roles of ambassador to the Palestinian Authority and consul general in eastern Jerusalem.
Biden Sends Jake Sullivan Again to Push for Saudi-Israeli Rapprochement
Sullivan met with bin Salman in May, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the crown prince in June.
In First, Israeli Athlete Competes in Saudi Arabia
Shachar Sagiv’s inclusion in the NEOM leg of the Super League Triathlon was “a very significant breakthrough,” says the head of Israel’s Olympic Committee.
Flight to Israel Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia
Air Seychelles flight HM22/SEY022 to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Arab League Sides with Saudis Against Iran’s ‘Provocations’
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the Saudi government of attacking Iran's embassy in Sana'a, Yemen.
Netanyahu’s Shadow Man to the Knesset: No Promise of Palestinian State in Saudi Deal
In the Prime Minister's Office, he is known as "the son Bibi would have liked to have," and the two speak a lot – and only in English.
Report: Fearing Iran, Saudis Boosting Own Nuclear Weapons Capability
Saudi Arabia is committed to importing many nuclear reactors and has pursued numerous cooperation agreements with other countries.