Saudi Arabia

Facebook Messenger blocked in Saudi Arabia

By Ajay Kadkol - May 17, 2016 10:31 AM EDT

You might have guessed it the instant the nation named was in the headline. A very strict and imperialistic regime in Saudi Arabia can induce any circumstances whether foreseen or unexpected.

Shiite Iran Seeks Rapprochement With Sunni Rival Saudi Arabia

By Jenn Loro - Feb 15, 2016 10:21 AM EST

Shiite Iran is seeking a “new paradigm” in its effort to build better relations with Sunni rival Saudi Arabia- two regional hegemons that are involved in pitched proxy wars in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Set To Send Troops To Syria

By Jenn Loro - Feb 14, 2016 06:29 PM EST

Saudi Arabia announces its commitment to deploy commando troops to Syria in a Gulf-led coalition in a fight against terror groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda affiliates that are also deeply involved in the 5-year multi-sided war.

Syria Peace Talks In Geneva Temporarily Suspended

By Jenn Loro - Feb 05, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Syrian peace talks entered a new low after UN mediator announced a three-week halt to proxy negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Suicide Bombers Blow Up Outside A Shiite Mosque In Saudi Arabia

By Jenn Loro - Jan 31, 2016 03:09 PM EST

Saudi authorities confirmed four deaths and 18 injured following a suicide bomb attack outside a Shiite mosque in the oil-rich eastern part of the country- an incident that is bound to increase sectarian tensions.

China to Invest $18 Billion to help Rebuild Egypt

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 21, 2016 02:18 PM EST

China will be investing $18 billion into rebuilding Egypt.

Saudi Arabia Announces Coalition to Combat Terrorism

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 15, 2015 01:53 PM EST

Saudi Arabia has formed a coalition that will unite 34 predominately Muslim countries in the fight against Islamic extremism.

Women in Saudi Arabia Vote for the First Time Ever

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 12, 2015 10:29 AM EST

Women in Saudi Arabia have voted and run for office for the first time ever.

International Monetary Fund Warning: Saudi Kingdom May Be Bankrupt By 2020

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 24, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

The IMF's Middle East economic outlook report disclosed that Saudi Arabia may not retain their financial assets in five years if it continues its current financial policies.

Russia to Send Ground Troops to Fight in Syria

By Dustin Braden - Oct 06, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Russia will deploy ground troops to Syria, further escalating its involvement in the conflict that has seen it launch airstrikes from a Syrian air base.

Hajj Stamped Death Toll Rises to 769

By Dustin Braden - Sep 26, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

The death toll from the deadly stampede in Mecca during the annual Hajj, the largest regular migration of humans on the planet, has risen to 769, according to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health.

French Public Wants Boots on the Ground to Fight ISIS

By Dustin Braden - Sep 13, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

A majority of French people say they support efforts to combat the Islamic State by sending French troops to fight them on the ground in Syria and Iraq.

Dozens Killed when Crane Falls on Mecca Mosque

By Dustin Braden - Sep 11, 2015 06:16 PM EDT

Nearly 100 people were killed when a crane collapsed into the Grand Mosque located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, one of the holiest sites within the religion of Islam.

Suspect in 1996 Bombing that Killed 19 American Arrested

By Dustin Braden - Aug 26, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

A suspected terrorist who has been on the run for more than 20 years after killing nearly two dozen Americans in a 1996 terror attack in Saudi Arabia has been arrested.

More Arrests Made in Kuwait Mosque Bombing

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 07, 2015 06:19 PM EDT

Saudi authorities have arrested three brothers they say played a crucial role in the recent Kuwaiti mosque bombing that was intended to create animosity between the small petro-state's Shia and Sunni citizens.

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