October 2002
General Musharraf's Two-Day Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-10-30
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia where he is discussing bilateral and regional matters with Saudi leaders,…
French Defense Minister's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-10-29
French Defense Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie visited Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues, particularly concerning Iraq. This visit highlights France's involvement in Middle Eastern politics during…
King Fahd Calls for International Support for Palestinian Statehood Efforts - 2002-10-21
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia urged for international backing of Palestinian efforts to establish a state during a meeting with U.S. envoy William Burns. This…
Bomb Explosion in Northern Israel - 2002-10-21
A bomb exploded next to a bus in northern Israel, killing at least seven and injuring over 30. The incident follows reports of Israeli military…
Mahathir Mohamad: Muslim Countries Should Use Oil as a Means of Influence
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, urged Muslim oil-producing countries to leverage their oil for greater global influence during a press conference in Pakistan.…
Four Injured in Attack on Bus Near Beit She'an in Northern Israel - 2002-10-15
An attack on a bus near Beit She'an in northern Israel resulted in four injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is in Washington for talks…
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Support for the Security Council Does Not Confirm Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-15
Saudi Arabia has confirmed it will not support a U.S. military attack on Iraq, despite urging Iraq to comply with UN resolutions regarding weapons inspections.…
Saudi Warning to America - 2002-10-11
A senior Saudi official warns the U.S. against attacking Iraq before the war on terrorism is concluded, suggesting it could lead to increased terrorist attacks.…
Americans Traveling to Saudi Arabia May Face Stricter Measures
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia warns that Americans may soon face stricter entry requirements in response to U.S. measures against young Saudi men. This…