July 2003
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal Expresses Regret Over Confidentiality of Part of U.S. Congressional Report
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal expressed regret over the U.S. President's decision to keep parts of the Congressional report on the September 11 attacks classified.…
Knowledge and Society: Interview with Shujauddin Shafa, Renowned Contemporary Iranian Writer and Thinker in Three Parts - 2003-07-29
Shujauddin Shafa, a prominent Iranian thinker, argues for a renaissance in Iran, believing the nation deserves liberation from oppression. He reflects on the cultural contributions…
Opposition to the Release of Part of the September 2001 Attack Report
President Bush has denied the request to release documents related to the September 11 attacks, citing potential harm to ongoing investigations. Saudi officials, including Foreign…
The U.S. Will Not Release Parts of the Report Related to September 11, 2000
The U.S. government has decided not to release certain classified sections of the September 11 report, which may indicate links between Saudi officials and the…
Fox News Warns American Journalists About Saudi Arabia's Media Restrictions
Steve Harrigan of Fox News has warned American journalists about increasing restrictions in Saudi Arabia, likening the situation to that of Iraq under Saddam Hussein.…
Saudi Foreign Minister's Meeting with President Bush Today - 2003-07-29
The Saudi Foreign Minister is meeting with President Bush to address concerns over a U.S. Congressional report on the September 11 attacks, particularly regarding references…
Six Suspects Killed in Armed Clash with Saudi Police
In an armed confrontation in northern Riyadh, six suspects believed to be Islamic militants were killed, along with two police officers. This incident is part…
U.S. Congressional Leaders Demand Release of Classified Sections of 9/11 Report
U.S. congressional leaders, including Senator Richard Shelby, are urging the Bush administration to disclose classified sections of the 9/11 report, which allegedly implicate a foreign…
Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Rejects Congressional Report
The Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. has dismissed a Congressional report linking the Saudi government to the 9/11 attacks, calling the claims unfounded. The report…
Explanation of Errors and Shortcomings of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in Congressional Report - 2003-07-24
A U.S. congressional report reveals intelligence failures related to the September 11 attacks without identifying specific preventable information. It criticizes Saudi Arabia for its lack…
Saudi Extremists' Links to Al-Qaeda - 2003-07-22
Saudi authorities have arrested 16 individuals linked to Al-Qaeda during a crackdown on suspected extremists. All detainees are Saudi nationals, and the operation revealed a…
Saudi Police Arrest 16 Terrorist Suspects
Saudi police have detained 16 suspects believed to be planning terrorist attacks. The arrests are connected to recent suicide bombings that resulted in significant casualties.…
A Bangladeshi Man Executed in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi man was executed in Mecca for murdering a Saudi citizen, marking the 24th execution in Saudi Arabia this year. This incident highlights ongoing…
A Pakistani Man Executed for Drug Trafficking in Saudi Arabia
A Pakistani man was executed in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking, alongside a Saudi man convicted of murder. This brings the total number of executions…
A Main Suspect in the Riyadh Suicide Bombings Committed Suicide on May 12
Turki Nasser Al-Dandani, a main suspect in the May 12 suicide bombings in Riyadh, committed suicide in northern Saudi Arabia. The bombings killed 35 people…
Saudi Interior Minister: 124 Suspected Terrorists Arrested Since May Attacks
Since the May suicide bombings in Riyadh, Saudi authorities have arrested 124 suspected terrorists, many of whom are linked to Al-Qaeda. This significant increase in…
Human Rights Watch Urges Saudi Arabia to Revoke Death Sentences for Two Female Workers
Human Rights Watch is calling on Saudi Arabia to halt the execution of two migrant women sentenced to death for allegedly killing their employers. The…