Qatar slams European Parliament over human rights allegations
SECURITY

Qatar slams European Parliament over human rights allegations

The Shura (Consultative) Council in Qatar yesterday expressed its rejection of a recent resolution by the European Parliament regarding human rights in the Gulf country. The parliament adopted a resolution last Thursday calling on Doha and FIFA “to extend compensation for families of workers who suffered while building World Cup 2022 infrastructure.” It said that […]

King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince
GOVERNMENT

King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to build one of the world’s largest airports in what will be a huge boost for the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for trade and tourism, according to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. The King Salman International Airport, located in Riyadh, will have six parallel runways, and […]

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh
POLITICS

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh

Cooperation agreement signed to combat crime

Saudi Arabia sponsors $1bn economic reform in Yemen
Economy

Saudi Arabia sponsors $1bn economic reform in Yemen

AMF program to improve transparency in banking, financial and private sectors

Erdogan vows Syria ground invasion, Kurds prepare response
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Erdogan vows Syria ground invasion, Kurds prepare response

Ankara’s allies, particularly Russia, have attempted to avert a ground incursion

Qatar slams European Parliament over human rights allegations
King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince
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NATO chief says alliance won’t back down on Ukraine aid

NATO chief says alliance won’t back down on Ukraine aid

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Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control – Moscow-installed authorities

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control – Moscow-installed authorities

Saudi Arabia elected to chair executive council of World Tourism Organization

Saudi Arabia elected to chair executive council of World Tourism Organization

Two dead, Jeddah schools and universities close due to weather conditions

Two dead, Jeddah schools and universities close due to weather conditions

Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen, wounding 18

Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen, wounding 18

Morocco: Israeli company has eye on ‘large reservoir’ of natural gas in desert

Morocco: Israeli company has eye on ‘large reservoir’ of natural gas in desert

Rights group: Houthis abducted 16,804 civilians since late 2014

Rights group: Houthis abducted 16,804 civilians since late 2014

One dead, at least 15 wounded in two Jerusalem bomb ‘attacks’: officials

One dead, at least 15 wounded in two Jerusalem bomb ‘attacks’: officials

Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria

Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria

Car bomb kills one, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand

Car bomb kills one, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand

Iran to enrich Uranium to 60 percent purity at Fordow nuclear site
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Iran to enrich Uranium to 60 percent purity at Fordow nuclear site

Iran will also be building a new set of centrifuges at the site
King of Bahrain instructs Crown Prince to form a new government
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King of Bahrain instructs Crown Prince to form a new government

King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa issued a royal decree on Monday accepting the resignation of the government, state news agency BNA reported.  The king appointed the Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, as Prime Minister and tasked him to form a new government and appoint members for the new cabinet.
Saudi energy minister denies output increase discussion
Economy

Saudi energy minister denies output increase discussion

Prince Abdulaziz: OPEC+ decision to cut production by 2 million barrels a day will stand till end of 2023
Oil Updates — Crude hovers near two-month low; China’s oil imports from Russia jumps
World

Oil Updates — Crude hovers near two-month low; China’s oil imports from Russia jumps

RIYADH: Oil prices hovered near two-month lows on Monday as supply fears receded while concerns over China’s fuel demand and rising interest rates weighed on prices.  Brent crude futures for January had slipped 90 cents, or 1.03 percent, to $86.72 a barrel by 07.45 a.m. Saudi time after settling at its lowest since Sept. 27. […]
Philippines Accuses China of Seizing Object in Disputed Waters
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Philippines Accuses China of Seizing Object in Disputed Waters

The Philippine navy on Monday accused the Chinese coastguard of “forcefully” seizing a floating object that its troops had just recovered in disputed South China Sea waters. A senior Filipino navy official made the allegation on the eve of a visit by US Vice-President Kamala Harris to a nearby Philippine island aimed at boosting ties amid China’s growing regional clout. A Chinese coastguard vessel on […]
US Building MidEast Defense Systems to Deter ‘Threats’: Official
DEFENCE

US Building MidEast Defense Systems to Deter ‘Threats’: Official

The United States is reinforcing defense infrastructure in the Middle East, at a time of tension with Iran which likely abandoned a plan to attack Saudi Arabia due to security ties, a US official said Sunday. Brett McGurk, the National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, told the annual Manama Dialogue […]
One killed in new Iran strikes on Kurdish groups in Iraq
SECURITY

One killed in new Iran strikes on Kurdish groups in Iraq

Iran shaken by months of protests sparked by the death of Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini
US Marines Buy 30 More Amphibious Combat Vehicles Despite Safety Issues
DEFENCE

US Marines Buy 30 More Amphibious Combat Vehicles Despite Safety Issues

The US Marine Corps is purchasing additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) despite safety issues during training. British defense firm BAE Systems has been awarded a $154-million contract to produce 30 more ACVs and provide fielding and maintenance support. The ACV is an 8×8 platform designed to deploy Marines from ship to shore. It can carry […]
Russia to Equip Soldiers With ‘Iron Man’ Suit
DEFENCE

Russia to Equip Soldiers With ‘Iron Man’ Suit

Russia plans to equip its troops with a full-body “iron man” suit made of composite armor in a project called “Legionnaire” for the country’s next generation of soldiers. According to a local defense manufacturer, the suit will look like medieval armor and completely cover a warfighter’s body. The company stated that creating an armored suit […]
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Tunisia Receives First Military Training Aircraft From Textron

Tunisia Receives First Military Training Aircraft From Textron

QinetiQ to Provide Engineering Support for US Army Optical Technologies

QinetiQ to Provide Engineering Support for US Army Optical Technologies

Saudi Defense Ministry: RSAF fighter jet crashed during drill, pilots unharmed

Saudi Defense Ministry: RSAF fighter jet crashed during drill, pilots unharmed

KAI to Develop Amphibious Attack Helicopter for S. Korean Marines

KAI to Develop Amphibious Attack Helicopter for S. Korean Marines

US Army Seeking Russian AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles

US Army Seeking Russian AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles

US and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills amid North Korean threats

US and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills amid North Korean threats

Egypt discusses military cooperation with India

Egypt discusses military cooperation with India

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France Stops Mali Development Aid Over Russia Paramilitary Ties

France Stops Mali Development Aid Over Russia Paramilitary Ties

Israel, US Blame Iran as ‘Drone Strike’ Hits Tanker off Oman

Israel, US Blame Iran as ‘Drone Strike’ Hits Tanker off Oman

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince arrives in Seoul on official visit

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince arrives in Seoul on official visit

South Korea, Saudi to boost ties on energy, defense; $30bn in deals signed

South Korea, Saudi to boost ties on energy, defense; $30bn in deals signed

World steps back from brink of war escalation after missile hits Poland

World steps back from brink of war escalation after missile hits Poland

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King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince

King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia elected to chair executive council of World Tourism Organization

Saudi Arabia elected to chair executive council of World Tourism Organization

King of Bahrain instructs Crown Prince to form a new government

King of Bahrain instructs Crown Prince to form a new government

Global leaders hold ‘emergency’ meeting after missile hits Poland

Global leaders hold ‘emergency’ meeting after missile hits Poland

Oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman

Oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman

G20 leaders meet in Indonesia’s Bali in the shadow of war and economic slowdown

G20 leaders meet in Indonesia’s Bali in the shadow of war and economic slowdown

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BAE Systems to Reduce Air Mission Planning Time With Video Game

Ukraine Launches Fundraising Campaign to Build 100 Naval Drones

Ukraine Launches Fundraising Campaign to Build 100 Naval Drones

Hundreds protest southern China COVID-19 lockdowns

Hundreds protest southern China COVID-19 lockdowns

Saudi crown prince arrives in Indonesia to participate in G20

Saudi crown prince arrives in Indonesia to participate in G20

Turkiye makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Turkiye makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Iran Launches Deadly Missile, Drone Strikes on Exiled Kurds in Iraq

Iran Launches Deadly Missile, Drone Strikes on Exiled Kurds in Iraq

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Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control – Moscow-installed authorities

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control – Moscow-installed authorities

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh

Saudi, Egyptian interior ministers hold talks in Riyadh

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NATO chief says alliance won’t back down on Ukraine aid

Saudi Arabia sponsors $1bn economic reform in Yemen

Saudi Arabia sponsors $1bn economic reform in Yemen

King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince

King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince

Qatar slams European Parliament over human rights allegations

Qatar slams European Parliament over human rights allegations

Niger Army Says 15 Jihadists Killed
SECURITY

Niger Army Says 15 Jihadists Killed

Niger’s military reported on Friday killing 15 suspected motorbike-riding jihadists in a “riposte” carried out with French troops near the Mali border. “A land and air riposte with partners led to the neutralisation of 15 terrorists” at the end of last week, the army chief of staff said in a statement. The same number of […]
Elbit Systems to Supply More Night Vision Goggles to British Army
DEFENCE

Elbit Systems to Supply More Night Vision Goggles to British Army

Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract worth 17 million pounds ($19.9 million) to produce and deliver additional night vision goggles (NGVs) to the British Army. As part of the agreement, the company will supply the lightweight micro binocular XACT nv33 NVGs in a helmet-mounted configuration. Additionally, Elbit Systems will provide through-life support for […]
Lithuania to Buy 8 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US
ARMY

Lithuania to Buy 8 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US

Lithuania is set to buy eight HIMARS rocket systems from the United States for $495 million (euros), officials said on Thursday. The Baltic state, which neighbors Russia and Kremlin ally Belarus, has increased defense spending since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas said the systems to be delivered in 2025 and 2026 will […]
China Unveils Rival Sixth-Gen Fighter Concept
AVIATION

China Unveils Rival Sixth-Gen Fighter Concept

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Spain to Send Two More Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
DEFENCE

Spain to Send Two More Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

Spain is to send Ukraine two more HAWK surface-to-air missile launchers on top of the four it has already dispatched to counter the Russian invasion, the Spanish government said Thursday. “Two extra launchers will be sent” following a request from NATO, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said. Madrid at the start of the month said it […]
Kenya to Send Over 900 Troops in DR Congo Mission
ARMY

Kenya to Send Over 900 Troops in DR Congo Mission

Kenya’s parliament has approved the deployment of more than 900 troops to the conflict-wracked east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a mission that will cost taxpayers $36.5 million for an initial six months. The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the despatch of just over 900 Kenya Defence Force personnel to the DRC as part of a joint regional operation against a resurgent rebel offensive. […]
Bahrain Set to Receive ‘Newest, Most Advanced’ F-16 Configuration
AVIATION

Bahrain Set to Receive ‘Newest, Most Advanced’ F-16 Configuration

The Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) will receive its first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 jet fighters by the first half of 2024, according to a Breaking Defense report, citing an air force official. The delivery, part of a $1.1-billion contract signed in 2018, was originally scheduled to begin between mid-2022 and late 2023. However, […]

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Lithuania to Buy 8 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US

Lithuania to Buy 8 HIMARS Rocket Launchers From US

Kenya to Send Over 900 Troops in DR Congo Mission

Kenya to Send Over 900 Troops in DR Congo Mission
Russia Unveils Upgraded Drone Jammer

Russia Unveils Upgraded Drone Jammer
US Army Seeking Russian AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles

US Army Seeking Russian AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles

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BAE to Support US Navy Surface Combat Systems Center

BAE to Support US Navy Surface Combat Systems Center

Royal Saudi Naval Forces seize huge haul of drugs in Gulf of Oman

Royal Saudi Naval Forces seize huge haul of drugs in Gulf of Oman
Turkey Begins 500-Ton Submarine Construction

Turkey Begins 500-Ton Submarine Construction
British Navy Demonstrates HMS Defender Capabilities

British Navy Demonstrates HMS Defender Capabilities

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Tunisia Receives First Military Training Aircraft From Textron

Tunisia Receives First Military Training Aircraft From Textron

China Unveils Rival Sixth-Gen Fighter Concept

China Unveils Rival Sixth-Gen Fighter Concept
Bahrain Set to Receive ‘Newest, Most Advanced’ F-16 Configuration

Bahrain Set to Receive ‘Newest, Most Advanced’ F-16 Configuration
Myanmar Takes Delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-30 Jets: Monitor

Myanmar Takes Delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-30 Jets: Monitor

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Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria

Turkiye hits nearly 500 Kurdish targets in Iraq, Syria

Russian Soldiers Slam Commanders After Sustaining Heavy Losses: Report

Russian Soldiers Slam Commanders After Sustaining Heavy Losses: Report
Armenia and Azerbaijan in New Border Shootout Ahead of US Talks

Armenia and Azerbaijan in New Border Shootout Ahead of US Talks
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Patrol Boat With Lancet Kamikaze Drone

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Patrol Boat With Lancet Kamikaze Drone

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Iran to enrich Uranium to 60 percent purity at Fordow nuclear site

Iran to enrich Uranium to 60 percent purity at Fordow nuclear site

Naval Group Launches First French Defense and Intervention Frigate

Naval Group Launches First French Defense and Intervention Frigate
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launches $37.7bn Savvy Games Group strategy

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince launches $37.7bn Savvy Games Group strategy
UAE inks deal to supply Germany with LNG, diesel

UAE inks deal to supply Germany with LNG, diesel

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UN raises alarm over new Iranian ‘super missile’

UN raises alarm over new Iranian ‘super missile’

Seoul’s Military Says It Salvaged North Korean Missile Debris

Seoul’s Military Says It Salvaged North Korean Missile Debris
Lockheed Wins $500M US Navy Nuclear Missile Contract

Lockheed Wins $500M US Navy Nuclear Missile Contract
US Approves $300M Javelin Missile Sale to UK

US Approves $300M Javelin Missile Sale to UK

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Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul, Biden says

Al-Qaeda leader Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Kabul, Biden says

The Brazilian-Portuguese joint effort scores the success of the da Vinci operation

The Brazilian-Portuguese joint effort scores the success of the da Vinci operation