Tag: Saudi Arabia
35 dead and dozens wounded in Saudi overnight raids on Yemen
‘At least 35 people have lost their lives and dozens of others sustained injuries as Saudi Arabia pushes ahead with its airstrikes against neighboring Yemen. Doctor Ali Sarieh, director of medical emergencies at the Yemeni […]
Sources: Saudi Arabia Sends over 5,000 Takfiri Terrorists to Yemen
‘”Saudi Arabia has sent around 5,000 Takfiri mercenaries to fight against the Yemeni army and revolutionary committees,” Yemeni Army Commander Colonel Abdel Sattar al-Boushali told FNA on Saturday night. The Yemeni commander, meantime, disclosed that […]
The Money Trail: How the US Fostered Yemen’s Separatist Movement
‘As Saudi Arabia and its allies have begun the bombing campaign against Yemen, in the south, a separatist movement calling for a “State of South Arabia” is emerging. Fostered by the US, it will leave […]
Risk of ‘World War’ between NATO and Russia on Ukraine as Yemen Bombed
Risk of ‘World War’ between NATO and Russia on Ukraine as Yemen Bombed MARKET UPDATE – Gold looks set for second consecutive week of gains – Japan’s QE fails – Returns to zero inflation – ‘Master of the universe’ central bank speeches…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Naval Blockade On Red Sea Strait, Deploys 150,000 Troops As Iran Condemns Military Action
‘As noted earlier, the biggest significance of any Yemen conflict has little to do with its own domestic oil production, which at 133,000 bpd is negligible, but due to its location, which not only shares […]
Oil Surges, Gold and Silver Spike as Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen
Oil Surges, Gold and Silver Spike as Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen – Geopolitical tensions in Middle East escalate dramatically as Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen – Yemen’s government seized power in coup – Regarded as hostile to Saudi and ally of…
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, launches coalition operation against Houthi rebels
‘Saudi Arabian forces, joined by nine other countries, have launched a military operation in Yemen against Shiite Houthi rebels, the Saudi ambassador to the US said. The offensive, which started with airstrikes, will also involve […]
Saudi Arabia building up military near Yemen border as civil war rages on
‘Saudi Arabia is moving heavy military equipment including artillery to areas near its border with Yemen, US officials said on Tuesday, raising the risk that the Middle East’s top oil power will be drawn into […]
NATO allies Saudi Arabia and Israel edge closer to War with Iran
‘A recent report by an Israeli TV station revealed that Saudi Arabia would allow Israeli jets to use its airspace to attack Iran, demonstrating the clandestine strategic alliance between Saudi Arabia and Israel. As the […]
Saudi woman sentenced to 70 lashes for allegedly insulting man on WhatsApp
‘A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a woman to 70 lashes after she allegedly insulted a man on the messaging service WhatsApp. The 32-year-old, who has not been named, admitted to insulting the man but […]
US suspends diplomatic operations in Saudi Arabia
‘US diplomatic officials based in Saudi Arabia say they are suspending operations at the embassy and consulates in the kingdom due to “heightened security concerns.” The US embassy officials in Riyadh said in a statement […]
Saudi Arabia beheads two foreigners and own citizen for drug trafficking
‘Saudi Arabian authorities have beheaded two foreigners and a Saudi man after sentencing them to death over drug trafficking. The Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency that […]
Sweden annuls arms deal with Saudi Arabia
‘Sweden has announced it will not extend an arms deal with Saudi Arabia over human rights violations in the Arab kingdom. Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven confirmed Tuesday that the arms deal which has raised […]