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KSrelief Distributes 25,000 Meals in Gaza | Photography: SPA GAZA, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed 25,000 hot meals to vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meals were distributed through KSrelief’s central kitchen as part of the Saudi campaign to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. KSrelief said the initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks Against Kuwait RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned repeated Iranian attacks against Kuwait, saying they undermined Kuwaiti sovereignty and violated international law, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry said the attacks constituted a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry said such violations jeopardize international efforts aimed at res

A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States carried out several strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, U.S. Central Command said, as details of a draft peace deal with Tehran remained uncertain, AFP reported. CENTCOM said in a post on

Kuwait Air Defences Intercept Hostile Drones and Missiles KUWAIT, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s air defences engaged hostile drones and missiles early Monday, the Kuwaiti Army’s General Staff said in a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency. The General Staff said loud explosions heard in parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions. Authorities urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.

UAE Advises Against Travel to Uganda, Congo and South Sudan Over Ebola ABU DHABI, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates advised its citizens and residents against travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan unless absolutely necessary, citing the evolving public health situation related to Ebola virus disease, WAM reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged UAE nationals currently in the three countries to exercise cauti

Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of an initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possession by individuals until June 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The previous deadline was the end of May. The center said the extension followed requests from beneficiaries seeking additional time to document ownership.

Saudi Arabia Develops AI Platform to Support Hajj Security Operations | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security, has developed an AI-powered platform to support security and operational work at the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The smart “Roya” platform uses artificial intelligence, remote sensing and geogra

Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi handicrafts section at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 is presenting traditional crafts from different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The section is part of Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor at the fair. The display includes Sadu weaving, Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli troops seized Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, marking a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The Israeli military said the operation focused on taking control

Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osamah Al-Ahmadi visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom’s participation is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Al

Saudi Arabia Records 8,090 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 8,090 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns held from May 21 to 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior recorded 4,266 residency violations, 2,653 border security violations and 1,171 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,176 people attempting to enter

Saudi Arabia Opens Guest of Honor Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion as Guest of Honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The Kingdom’s pavilion presents Saudi Arabia’s cultural and literary landscape through panel discussions, poetry evenings, li

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow had the means to destroy anyone attempting to attack Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, Reuters reported. Putin was responding to remarks by Lithuanian Foreign M

Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya in Makkah to discuss security cooperation and coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed several issues of mutual interest. Al-Faraya praised Saudi Arabia’s services for p

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Belgian Counterpart in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot on the sidelines of an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Cyprus, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Belgium and discussed regional developments and efforts

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States warned Oman against any direct or indirect involvement in efforts to impose a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would penalize any partners involved. “The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Treasury Se

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