US approves $100 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict

US approves $100 million arms sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict

The U.S. State Department has approved what would be the first sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $100 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The potential sale comes as the U.S. continues a wave of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen which beg...

Al-Alimi and Al-Aradah Meet Syrian President Al-Sharaa in Cairo

Al-Alimi and Al-Aradah Meet Syrian President Al-Sharaa in Cairo

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi, accompanied by council member Sultan Al-Aradah, met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday to discuss developments in both countries and explore ways to strengthen and expand bilateral relations at all levels.   The...

Yemeni President Arrives in Cairo for Arab Summit

Yemeni President Arrives in Cairo for Arab Summit

The Yemeni News Agency Saba reported on Monday that Rashad Al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, and council member Major General Sultan Al-Aradah arrived in Cairo, Egypt, to attend the extraordinary Arab Summit beginning Tuesday.   Upon arrival, Al-Alimi expre...

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Condemn Israel's Halt to Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Condemn Israel's Halt to Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Egypt and Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Israel's decision to stop humanitarian aid entry into Gaza, only hours after the first phase of the ceasefire agreement ended. Saudi Arabia decried Israel's actions as "a blatant violation of international law and a di...

Russian Delegation Arrives in Riyadh for Ukraine Talks with US Officials

Russian Delegation Arrives in Riyadh for Ukraine Talks with US Officials

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and senior Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov arrived in Riyadh on Monday to lay the groundwork for potential negotiations on Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed that Saudi Arabia is an appropriate venue for high-level discussions between Russia and the United States. ...

Arab League Postpones Cairo Summit, Announces Quintet Meeting in Riyadh

Arab League Postpones Cairo Summit, Announces Quintet Meeting in Riyadh

  The Arab League summit on Palestine, originally planned for February in Cairo, has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts among participating leaders, according to Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki. In lieu of the summit, a quintet meeting will take place in Riyadh on Februa...

Saudi Arabia to Host Potential Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine War

Saudi Arabia to Host Potential Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine War

Saudi Arabia has announced its readiness to host a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. The ministry welcomed the opportunity to facilitate the high-level tal...

Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu's Remarks, Defends Palestinian Rights

Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu's Remarks, Defends Palestinian Rights

Saudi Arabia has dismissed comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting a Palestinian state could be established on Saudi territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), accusing Netanyahu of trying to divert attention from Israel...

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Syria's President Sharaa in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Syria's President Sharaa in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and ways to support its security and stability. Sharaa, accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Sau...

Arab Foreign Ministers Reject Palestinian Displacement

Arab Foreign Ministers Reject Palestinian Displacement

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday categorically rejected the transfer of Palestinians from their land "under any circumstances or justifications." This unified stance directly opposes the recent suggestion by the US President that Egypt and Jordan should accept Palestinian residents of ...

Saudi Arabia Aims to Monetize Uranium and Expand Nuclear Capabilities

Saudi Arabia Aims to Monetize Uranium and Expand Nuclear Capabilities

On January 13, 2025, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced, during his speech at a conference in Dhahran, plans to profit from enriching and selling uranium and producing "yellowcake," a type of uranium powder used for nuclear reactor fuel. This initiative is part of ...

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

Yemen in the Arab Press: Key Highlights on Sunday, January 12, 2025

  Yemen — On Sunday, January 12, 2025, several Arab media outlets reported significant developments related to Yemen, with a focus on the escalating activities of the Iran-backed Houthi movement. "Houthi Rebels Require University Students to Carry Arms" Asharq Al-Awsat r...