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Norway proposes ban on trade with Israeli settlements OSLO, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Norway has proposed banning imports from and exports to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, under draft legislation open for public consultation until September 19. The proposal, published by the foreign ministry on June 19, would make violations punishable by fines, up to three years in prison, or both. Negligent violation

Norway’s Princess Astrid Passes Away at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral OSLO, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s royal palace announced that Princess Astrid passed away on Friday at the age of 94, two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald. Wednesday’s funeral was the princess’s last public appearance. Harald passed away last month aged 89, following a reign of more than 35 years. "Throughout her long life, Princess

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Begins State Visit Reception in Berlin | 📷SPA BERLIN, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Villa Borsig in Berlin as part of the Emirati leader’s state visit to Germany. In a message in the villa’s guestbook, Sheikh Mohamed expressed his hope for deeper relations between the two countries and their peoples. He described

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, disembark after sailing on Sydney Harbour with veterans from the Invictus Australia community, in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams LONDON, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A letter authorized by King Charles has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non-working members of the royal family following their recent return to Britain. The guidance was sent on Monday to senio

King Haakon VIII Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Father in First National Address OSLO, September 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Haakon VIII paid an emotional tribute to his late father, King Harald V, in his first address to the Norwegian nation following his accession to the throne. Speaking as Norway continued to mourn its long-serving monarch, King Haakon thanked the thousands of people who gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo, where flowers, candles and

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives for the gala dinner in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for Sweden's King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday, in Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2026. Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Haakon VIII became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of King Harald V, assuming a public role he spent years struggling to accept. He is the country’s fourth monarch si

NATO vows to "defend all allies" after Iran reportedly weighs attacks on targets in Europe RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — NATO said Wednesday it was ready to “address any threat” following a report that Iran had considered attacks on US military targets in Europe if President Donald Trump escalated the war. The Financial Times reported that Tehran had weighed such attacks, citing people close to the Iranian regime. The report did not indicate that Iran had a

Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma

Romania’s Annual Inflation Slows to 8.2% in July BUCHAREST, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Romania’s annual consumer price inflation slowed to 8.2% in July from 10.4% in June, data from the country’s national statistics office showed on Wednesday. The July reading was above expectations of 7.9% and marked the lowest annual inflation rate since July 2025. Food inflation eased to 5.0% from 5.8%, while inflation for non-food goods fell to 7.9% from 12.3%. Services pric

Italy imposes one-month border checks on arrivals from Spain after Ceuta crisis ROME, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Italy will temporarily reinstate border checks on travellers arriving from Spain by air and sea after more than 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The suspension of passport-free Schengen travel between the two countries will remain in place for one month, Italy’s Interior Ministry said on Friday. Border police will

Romania Shoots Down Third Russian Drone and Summons Moscow’s Ambassador BUCHAREST, July 26, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Romania shot down a third Russian drone in three days over the Black Sea on Sunday and summoned Moscow’s ambassador following a new breach of its national airspace. A Romanian F-16 pilot destroyed the drone 12 kilometres northeast of the coastal town of Sulina, above Romanian territorial waters. The defence ministry said the interception was carried out saf

Romania Shoots Down Second Drone Near Ukraine Border in Two Days BUCHAREST, July 25, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Romania’s military shot down another drone near its border with Ukraine on Saturday, extending an unprecedented series of active interceptions as Russian attacks intensify across the neighbouring Black Sea region. The aircraft was destroyed at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time near Sfantu Gheorghe in the Danube Delta, President Nicusor Dan announced. Radar system

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli EAST RUTHERFORD, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain defeated 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to cl

EU Preparing Social Media Access Restrictions for Children BRUSSELS, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The European Union is preparing restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms across its 27 member states, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced. The European Commission is developing recommendations and a legislative proposal based on a phased system that would adjust access according to a child’s age. The measures are expected to be

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at Ankara Airport, July 7, Osmancan Gurdogan/Pool via REUTERS MADRID, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Spain said it was treating U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments calmly and as “business as usual,” adding that Madrid had no intention of changing its relationship with the United States. The Spanish prime minister’s office said Spain wanted to maintain its “excellent social, cultural and economic relationship” with Washing

Wildfire in Southern France Forces Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Blaze PARIS, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to evacuate as firefighters battled flames fuelled by drought and strong winds. Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in the Herault and Aude departments to contain the blaze. Two smaller fires also broke out in Rognac and Lancon-Provence near Marseille. The fires came a year

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2026. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS ANKARA, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkey is interested in joining the European Union’s Single Euro Payments Area payments system, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday. Fidan said related financial institutions were working on the issue. He was responding to a question

Princess Kate scales Britain's highest peaks to raise money for cancer charity RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kate, the Princess of Wales, completed Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and draw attention to life beyond cancer diagnosis. The 44-year-old princess climbed Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon, the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, during the weekend. “I have taken on the Na

Saudi Ambassador Presents Copy of Credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Romania Khalid Al-Shammari presented a copy of his credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the reception, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Romania and d

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks during this year's Fosse Lecture at the Palace, in Oslo, Norway, April 23, 2026. NTB/Javad Parsa via REUTERS OSLO, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and will remain in hospital for several weeks as she begins recovery, Reuters reported, citing doctors at Oslo University Hospital. The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the Norwegian thron