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Saudi Gazette

January 2026

India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting discusses strengthening relations

Narendra Modiprime Minister
The Arab world is a part of India’s extended neighborhood, linked by deep civilizational bonds, vibrant people-to-people connections and enduring brotherly ties, as well as a shared commitment to peace, progress and stability,
Nowhere is this more apparent than in West Asia or the Middle East, where the landscape itself has undergone a dramatic change in the last year. The situation in Gaza, in particular, has been the focus for the international community,

US warns Iran against unsafe actions ahead of naval drills in Strait of Hormuz

In a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out the drills “in a manner that is safe, professional and avoids unnecessary risk to freedom of navigation for international maritime traffic.”

The U.S. military has the most highly trained and lethal force in the world and will continue to operate with the highest levels of professionalism and adhere to international norms. Iran’s IRGC must do the same,
The US military has the most highly trained and lethal force in the world and will continue to operate with the highest levels of professionalism and adherence to international norms,

Venezuela acting president announces broad amnesty, plans to convert Helicoide prison into community hub

The amnesty initiative comes amid political tensions following the high-profile capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. authorities earlier this month

US government enters temporary shutdown after funding bill stalls in House

Hakeem Jeffriesrepresentative
The Trump administration must set forth an ironclad path that dramatically reforms ICE and other DHS agencies that the American people know have become lawless and heavy-handed,
Russell Voughtdirector of the Office of Management and Budget
As it is now clear that Congress will not complete its work before the expiration of appropriations, affected agencies should now execute plans for an orderly shutdown,

Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested for live-streaming anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church

Abbe Lowellattorney
Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done,
Abbe Lowellattorney
This unprecedented attack on the First Amendment and transparent attempt to distract attention from the many crises facing this administration will not stand. Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.”
Pam Bondiattorney General
At my direction, early this morning federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy, in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota,
Georgia Fortindependent journalist
I don't feel like I have my first amendment right as a member of the press because now the federal agents are at my door arresting me for filming the church protest a few weeks ago,
Listen loud and clear: WE DO NOT TOLERATE ATTACKS ON PLACES OF WORSHIP,

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell at Federal Reserve

Donald Trumppresident
I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best,
Elizabeth Warrensenator
This nomination is the latest step in Trump’s attempt to seize control of the Fed and follows the Trump administration’s weaponization of the Department of Justice to open criminal investigations into Fed Chair Jerome Powell,
Protecting the independence of the Federal Reserve from political interference or legal intimidation is non-negotiable,
Bill Hagertyrepublican Senator
No one is better suited to steer the Fed and refocus our central bank on its core statutory mandate,
Elizabeth Warrensenator
No Republican purporting to care about Fed independence should agree to move forward with this nomination until Trump drops his witch hunt,

Turkish FM says Ankara opposes military action against Iran

The remarks came after a meeting between the two foreign ministers in Istanbul

Hakan Fidanturkish Foreign Minister
We would like to reiterate our deep sorrow over the loss of lives during the protests and extend our condolences to the Iranian people. It is encouraging that the incidents have largely subsided. We hope that calm will be permanent,
At the same time, we observe that Israel is attempting to persuade the US to carry out a military strike against Iran. These efforts by Israel have the potential to severely damage the already fragile stability of our region. We hope that the US administration will act with prudence and will not allow this to happen. Israel must put an end to its destabilizing policies in the region,
Hakan Fidanturkish Foreign Minister
We are against resorting to military options to solve problems, and we do not believe that this will be very effective,
Hakan Fidanturkish Foreign Minister
We have told our counterparts at every opportunity that we are against a military intervention targeting Iran,
Hakan Fidanturkish Foreign Minister
The negotiations would also pave the way for the lifting of sanctions on Iran and for Iran’s integration into the international economic system. These steps would bring significant gains for all parties. At this stage, relations need to be normalized on the basis of a new agreement,
We hope that Iran’s internal issues will be resolved peacefully by the Iranian people without any external intervention,
Ensuring the stability and security of our region is one of the fundamental priorities of our foreign policy. We have always advocated that regional problems should be resolved through a sense of regional ownership,

Iran won't negotiate with US unless Trump stops his threats, says Araghchi

Trump threatened military action against Iran, aimed at forcing it to agree to US demands that include a halt to its nuclear program, limits on its ballistic missiles and the end of its support to allied militias in the Arab world

I should also state unequivocally that Iran’s defensive and missile capabilities — and Iran’s missiles — will never be the subject of any negotiations,
We are ready for fair and equitable negotiations,
Abbas Araghchiiranian Foreign Minister
Just as we are ready for negotiations, we are ready for warfare,
We defend negotiations and diplomacy,
Iran’s missiles and defense systems will never be the subject of any negotiations,

Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria-SDF ceasefire and integration agreement

It also praised the responsiveness of both the Syrian government and the SDF to Saudi efforts, as well as to mediation and stabilization initiatives led by the United States, which helped secure the ceasefire and reach the agreement

'Very dangerous' to do business with China, Trump warns UK as Starmer hails progress in Beijing talks

We warmly engaged and made some real progress, actually, because the UK has got a huge amount to offer,
It's even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China. Canada is not doing well. They're doing very poorly, and you can't look at China as the answer,

Trump endorses bipartisan deal to avoid government shutdown

US President Donald Trump endorsed a deal that was struck on Thursday between Senate Democrats and Republicans that could avert a government shutdown and buy more time to negotiate restrictions on the administration’s immigration crackdown

Donald Trumppresident
Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan ‘YES’ Vote.”
Ron Johnsonspeaker
We may inevitably be in a short shutdown situation,

Trump says Hamas will disarm as Gaza peace process moves forward

US negotiators report progress on a Gaza peace deal as the second phase of the ceasefire plan advances, though Hamas denies disarmament claims but the Trump predicts the group will comply

Steve Witkoffspecial envoy
We've got the terrorists out of there and they're going to demilitarise. They will because they have no choice,
Donald Trumppresident
A lot of people said they'll never disarm. It looks like they're going to disarm,
Donald Trumppresident
They did help us with those bodies, getting them back, and that family is so grateful,
Donald Trumppresident
They're going to give it up. They're going to give up the AK-47s,

Trump's border tzar signals possible drawdown in Minnesota

Tom Homanwhite House Border Czar
We are not going to surrender our mission at all, we're just going to do it smarter,
Tom Homanwhite House Border Czar
President Trump wants this fixed. And I'm going to fix it — with your help,
I do not want to hear that everything that’s been done here has been perfect. Nothing’s ever perfect,
Donald Trumppresident
Republicans and Democrats in Congress have come together to get the vast majority of the Government funded until September, while at the same time providing an extension to the Department of Homeland Security,