Monday, December 17th, 2018
Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate interference in kingdom’s affairs
RIYADH, DEC 17 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has rejected as “interference” a US Senate resolution to end American military support for a Riyadh-led war in Yemen, and another holding its crown prince responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia rejects the position expressed recently by the United States Senate, which was based upon unsubstantiated claims and allegations, and contained blatant interferences in the Kingdom’s internal affairs, undermining the Kingdom’s regional and international role,” according to Saudi statement. “The Kingdom hopes that it isRead More
US welcomes Pakistan cooperation in peace talks with Taliban
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – The United States has welcomed Pakistan’s cooperation to promote peace talks between Afghan government and the Taliban, a media report said on Monday. The US acknowledgement came after Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier announced that Pakistan had arranged a round of talks between the US and Taliban officials. The PM however did not say anything about the venue. A spokesperson of the US embassy has said that US special representative Zalmay Khalilzad had met all the sides of Afghan problem and will hold further meetings. “The UnitedRead More