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DOHA, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani expressed Doha’s support on Tuesday for “all efforts aiming to de-escalate and peaceful solutions” during a phone call with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, Qatar’s foreign ministry said. The ministry said the two discussed the latest regional developments, without directly mentioning ongoing protests. Source: Reuters

Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said “help is on its way,” without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. “Irania

SPA Makkah, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi perfume corner at the Global Village in Makkah is highlighting the Kingdom’s perfume and incense traditions, offering visitors a selection of incense and oud, as well as oriental Arabic perfumes. The display presents elements of Saudi perfumery heritage, including an overview of production stages, oud sources and the role of fragrances in religious and social occasions, linking the tradition to Saudi identi

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday, during which ministers reviewed recent high-level consultations between the Kingdom and various countries, focusing on regional developments and efforts to support security and peace. The cabinet reaffirmed the Palestinian cause as central, reiterating support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and backi

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Saudi Falcons Club released its 2026 events calendar after the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 registered 3,536 falcons across its main contests, with prizes exceeding SAR38 million. The festival ran at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, and ended after 17 days of competition. Organisers said the participation total set a new world record for the number of falcons taking part, surpassing th

SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced the death of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who passed away outside the Kingdom. The funeral prayer will be performed on Wednesday, January 14, after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

Smoke rises in the city after Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. REUTERS Moscow, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia’s military said it fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine overnight in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike last month on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, an allegation Kyiv has denied. It was the second time Russi

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS Paris, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as video showed buildings and vehicles ablaze in anti-government protests in several cities. In a televi

SPA Riyadh, Jan 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched the Package Preference Phase on the Nusuk Hajj platform for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season, targeting pilgrims from countries included in the Direct Hajj Program, the ministry said. The phase allows prospective pilgrims to review and compare available service packages based on content, service level and cost. Users can select and rank up to five preferred packages before th

Riyadh, Jan 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports called on citizens planning to travel abroad to ensure the safety of their passports and comply with validity requirements, according to an official statement. The authority said passports must be valid for at least three months for travel to Arab countries and six months for travel elsewhere. Digital IDs on Absher or Tawakkalna and the family register do not permit international trav

SPA Jeddah, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Jeddah Transport Company (JTC) announced a comprehensive plan to transport fans to and from King Abdullah Sports City Stadium during the Spanish Super Cup 2026, according to a statement. The plan includes set schedules and regular trips before and after matches, supported by on-site supervision aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and fan safety, the statement said. It added that access points have been designated at

Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warned against using certain infant formula products manufactured by Nestlé, following a voluntary recall initiated by the company over potential contamination risks, the authority said. The SFDA said the warning covers the NAN, ALFAMINO, S-26 GOLD, and S-26 ULTIMA baby formula brands after Nestlé reported the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium B

SPA Riyadh, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The official spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, said the head of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidrous Al-Zubaidi, has fled to an undisclosed location. Al-Malki said the coalition’s Joint Forces Command on January 4, 2026 informed Al-Zubaidi he must travel to Saudi Arabia within 48 hours to meet President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. At the outset, the Cabinet reviewed the contents of telephone calls received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye, President Ahmed a

SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, according to a statement. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and reviewed regional developments, along with topics of common interest, it added.

SPA Makkah, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The craft of making Makkah incense burners remains a traditional handicraft closely associated with households in the Holy Capital, forming part of hospitality culture and everyday home practices, artisans and specialists said. The craft relies on manual work including selecting wood or metal, shaping the piece, hollowing it to support balanced diffusion of incense smoke, and polishing and finishing, in line with what

SPA Cairo, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Cairo on Monday, according to a statement. Prince Faisal conveyed greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to El-Sisi and the

Caracas, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday demanded the “immediate release” of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were captured overnight during a U.S. military operation. The demand came hours after the capture of Maduro and Flores during a U.S. operation in Caracas and other parts of the country. Washington has justified the action by saying the figures are responsible for narco-terroris

A person gestures towards smoke rising in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike, which targeted what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists, in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla, in this screengrab from a handout video obtained by Reuters on December 30, 2025. Aden al-Mustakillah TV/Handout via REUTERS Aden, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government said on Saturday

SPA Riyadh, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. Developments in the region and joint efforts to support security and stability were discussed during the call with Mohammad Isha