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A fire burns on the roof of a 10-story block of flats after a drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion and injuring two people, near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, in this handout image released on May 29, 2026. Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU)/Handout via REUTERS BUCHAREST, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Russian drone hit an apartment block in southeastern Romania during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine, injuri

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters/File PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy fired warning shots at four vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing a post on an IRGC-affiliated Telegram account. The vessels were trying to pass through the waterway “without prior coordination or authorization,” the post said. The IRGC said the exchange of fire was t

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hosts Annual Hajj Reception at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, Saudi Arabia, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the annual Hajj reception at Mina Palace on behalf of King Salman, receiving heads of state, senior Islamic figures, government guests and pilgrim affairs officials who performed Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The reception was attended by officials from several

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Finnish Counterpart on Sidelines of Gymnich Meeting | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Thursday on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, known as Gymnich, in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was held under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. P

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins EU Gymnich Meeting in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Thursday in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, known as Gymnich, in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was held under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Talks focused on regional developments, their geopolitical repercussions and

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences Over Passing of Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed condolences over the passing of former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Saudi Royal Court announced that King Salman and the Crown Prince received the news with profound

Saudi Arabia Condemns Missile and Drone Attacks on Kuwait RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned hostile missile and drone attacks directed at Kuwait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Kingdom rejected all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten regional security and stability. Saudi Arabia expressed full solidarity with Kuwait’s government and people. The Kingdom also reiterated its support for all me

National Water Company Distributes 773,000 Cubic Meters During Eid Al-Adha | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company distributed more than 773,000 cubic meters of water in Makkah and the holy sites during Eid Al-Adha as part of its operational plan for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Water supply operations remained stable, with uninterrupted 24-hour distribution and no significant disruptions recorded. NWC also carried ou

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks as Sovereignty Violation KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory on Thursday, calling them a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and security. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry demanded that Iran immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks, holding Tehran fully responsible. The statement followed an earlier announcem

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Eid Al-Adha Well-Wishers at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received well-wishers at the Royal Court in Mina Palace on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The reception was attended by princes, senior religious figures, officia

Gusty, Dust-Stirring Winds Expected Across Several Saudi Regions | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Gusty and dust-stirring winds are expected in parts of Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Qassim, Riyadh and Eastern regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Thunderclouds accompanied by gusty winds are also expected over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha. Over the Red Sea, winds will be northwester

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters PARIS, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A memorandum of understanding under negotiation between Iran and the United States would call for U.S. military forces to withdraw from the vicinity of Iran and for the blockade of Iranian ports to be lifted, Iranian state television reported. In return, Iran would restore the number of commercial ships crossing the

DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said ships belonging to “hostile countries” remain barred from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as talks continue between Tehran and Washington, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. The naval arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessels linked to hostile countries are prohibited from crossing the strategic waterway. Tehran will continue cooperation with countries that comply with the “Irani

Iran to Hold Memorial for Supreme Leader’s Wife and Relatives Killed in Strikes DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran is preparing to hold a memorial service for the wife and relatives of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who were killed in February airstrikes at the start of the war, state-affiliated media reported. The ceremony is expected to take place from Thursday to Friday at the Shah Abdol-Azim Hasani Shrine in Tehran, according to Nour News. Khame

Pilgrims Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah at Grand Mosque | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah at the Grand Mosque on Wednesday after standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. The ritual took place amid organizational, health and security services aimed at ensuring smooth movement and pilgrim safety. The Grand Mosque witnessed a large influx of pilgrims performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah und

Saudi Defense Health Services Deploys Four Air Ambulance Aircraft for Hajj | Photogrphy: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air medical evacuation department is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to emergency medical care for pilgrims. The department operates under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense. The aircraft are assigned to provide advanced emergency medica

South Korea to Summon Iranian Ambassador Over Hormuz Vessel Explosion SEOUL, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — South Korea will summon Iran’s ambassador to Seoul over Tehran’s suspected involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month. South Korea’s foreign ministry said the protest follows an investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on the vessel in the critical waterway in early May. First Vice F

Worshippers Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayer at Prophet’s Mosque | Photography: SPA MADINAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A large congregation of worshippers performed Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. The Eid sermon was delivered by Imam and Khatib of the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi. Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi opened the sermon by praising Allah Almighty, extending Eid greetings to Muslims and praying for the acceptance of their

Saudi Royal Court Says Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh Passed Away RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Royal Court announced on Monday that Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had passed away. The funeral prayer will be performed on Tuesday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

A woman holds a picture with Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on April 9.Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Health Ministry said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, seeking to reject reports that his condition was more serious. Health Minist