Obama to meet Saudi king amid Iran nuke deal concernsSeptember 4, 2015 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - King Salman of Saudi Arabia is to meet President Barack Obama in Washington, on his first trip to the United States since assuming the throne in January, BBC News reports. The meeting comes amid a period of strained bilateral relations. The king is expected to reiterate the concern of Gulf states over the recent deal on Iran's nuclear programme. They fear that lifting sanctions could allow Iran to extend its support for militant groups and actions across the region they consider destabilising. Obama is expected to press King Salman to ensure humanitarian organisations are given unrestricted access to Yemen, where the Saudis are leading a coalition against the Houthi rebel movement. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |