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📷REUTERS Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had ordered the military to “carry out powerful attacks” in the Gaza Strip after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian territory. A statement released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not specify details about the planned strikes. However, an Israeli military official said Hamas had breached the ceasefire by attack

📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The LiveWell Zone at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh is attracting large numbers of visitors, particularly those interested in sound therapy and acoustic frequency sessions. The immersive exhibit blends modern technology and human creativity to introduce new approaches for achieving psychological balance and physical wellness. Visitors experience a tranquil environment designed around precise sound frequencie

📷 Members of a forensic team inspect a window believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris, France, October 19. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Paris, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French authorities arrested suspects linked to the Louvre Museum jewel heist, in which eight pieces of France’s crown jewels were stolen last week, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on

📷 Smoke rises from a fire at an oil pipeline in Iraq's Zubair oilfield, near Basra, Iraq October 26, 2025. REUTERS Basra, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least two workers were killed and five others seriously injured in an oil pipeline fire at Iraq’s Zubair oilfield on Sunday, according to oilfield officials. The blaze erupted while a group of workers were conducting welding operations near the pipeline, which transports crude oil from the Zubair field to

📷 A truck transports a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, in Israel, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Gaza, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Israeli military said on Saturday that its forces conducted a “targeted strike” on an individual in central Gaza who was allegedly planning to attack Israeli troops. The strike comes amid a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, more than two years after the start of t

📷SPA Makkah, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the average time to perform Umrah during the month of Rabi Al-Thani 1447 AH reached 116 minutes. According to the authority’s statistics, 92% of pilgrims performed Tawaf (circumambulation) in the main Mataf area, with an average duration of 42 minutes. The Sa’i ritual, involving traversal between Safa and M

📷 Thailand's Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok January 23, 2012. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang Bangkok, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, an influential figure who combined royal grace with international style and served as a symbol of unity for decades, has died at the age of 93, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Saturday. The palace said Sirikit had been ho

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Her Highness Princess Hifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH), following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said in a statement.

📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The 12th session of the Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025, held on Thursday at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, recorded the sale of two falcons for a total of SAR351,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The auction coincides with the Kingdom’s annual falcon trapping season, which runs from October 1 to November 30, and serves as a key venue for locally trapped falcons. The event reinforces the Ki

📷SPA Makkah, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – In his Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais called on Muslims to adhere to the guidance of the Holy Quran as the essential path to address contemporary conflicts and challenges. Sheikh Al-Sudais underscored the profound significance of Surat Al-Fatihah, noting that it embodies the highest aspirations, the foundations of the Quran, the principle of monotheism (tawhid), and the essence of s

📷SPA Riyadh, October 23, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced on Thursday the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Nouf bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , may Allah have mercy on her. Funeral prayers will be held tomorrow, Friday, 2 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH , following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh , the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement added: “May Allah bestow upon her His vast mercy, forgiveness, and ple

📷SPA Paris, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, met with France’s Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during his official visit to the French Republic, the Royal Commission for AlUla announced on Wednesday. According to the commission, a section of the Centre Pompidou will be named in gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the museum’s reopening, wit

📷SPA Riyadh, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. At the outset, His Royal Highness briefed the Cabinet on the phone call received from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which the two leaders discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and stressed the urgent need to allevi

Riyadh, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement signed between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha, aimed at establishing mechanisms to ensure lasting peace and stability between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. “The Kingdom affirms its support for all regional and international efforts aimed at promoting peace and stabilit

Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the call, the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France across several sectors and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest. They exchanged views on the lat

📷 A view of the Portuguese parliament and its reflection on the day Portugal's Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento is expected to submit the 2025 budget draft to parliament, in Lisbon, Portugal, October 10, 2024. REUTERS Lisbon, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Portugal’s parliament on Friday approved a bill to ban face veils worn for “gender or religious motives” in most public spaces, a measure proposed by the far-right Chega party that effectively targe

📷 Police stand near the pyramid of the Louvre museum after reports of a robbery, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Paris, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Authorities in France are investigating a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris after thieves broke into the Galerie d’Apollon on Sunday morning and stole several historic royal jewels, the French Culture Ministry confirmed. According to officials, the thieves arrived early Sunday on a

📷SPA Riyadh, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Sports Boulevard organized a breast cancer awareness walk on Saturday at the Promenade in Riyadh, as part of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to promote early detection and encourage healthy lifestyles, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The initiative attracted strong participation from women and families, who gathered in a lively and interactive atmosphere that combined sports, wellness, and community engag

📷SPA Brussels, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The number of asylum seekers in the European Union recorded its first decline in July 2025, falling by 27 percent compared with the same month last year, according to data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). A total of 55,340 asylum applications were submitted across EU member states in July 2025, down from 75,820 in July 2024, marking the first annual decrease since the beginning of 2024. Italy re

📷SPA Makkah, October 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid delivered the Friday sermon today, focusing on the importance of fearing Allah, reflecting on the rewards of good deeds, and engaging in supplication, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Sheikh Saleh dedicated the main portion of his sermon to the story of the People of the Cave from Surat Al-Kahf, drawing lessons on monotheism (tawhid), steadfastness in faith, and the link be