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DUBAI, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran could issue a 30-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management, CNN reported, citing comments by a member of Iran’s negotiating team to the semi-official Fars news agency. Majid Shakeri, who took part in recent Islamabad talks, said Tehran could announce that reopening the strait under Iranian administration would be possible only 30 days after threats from the United States and its allies are remove

Saudi Arabia Records 7,760 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 7,760 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out from May 28 to June 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The violations included 4,060 residency violations, 2,574 border security violations and 1,126 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,184 people attempting to ente

Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure KUWAIT, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday after a temporary precautionary closure following Iranian ballistic missile attacks on the country. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation activated emergency procedures to ensure the safety of passengers, air crews and civil aviation facilities. The closure lasted from 4:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. During the closure, 11 Kuwait Airways and Jazeera A

Maritime Drone Detonates Near Romanian Oil Terminal After Russian Jamming, Ukraine Reports BUCHAREST, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A maritime drone self-detonated near an oil terminal at Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, causing no casualties, after Ukraine said Russian electronic warfare caused one of its naval drones to lose control and drift into Romanian waters, Reuters reported. Ukraine’s navy said the drone had been on a mission in the Black Sea

Smoke rises after an explosion as a marine drone self-detonated in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta near an oil terminal, without causing any casualties, according to the defence ministry, in Constanta, Romania. Observator Antena1/Handout via REUTERS BUCHAREST, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A maritime drone self-detonated on Friday near an oil terminal in Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta, causing no casualties, Reuters reported. Romanian officials did not id

Saudi Arabia Highlights Sport’s Role in Promoting Dialogue at UN Event | Photography: SPA NEW YORK, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil participated in a U.N. event in New York on the role of sport in promoting dialogue among peoples, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alwasil said sport is a universal language that helps build understanding, strengthen ties and promote cooperation and peace among

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to testify during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran still has a large number of drones, while arguing that its broader military capabilities had been weakened during the war launched by President Donald Trump in late February. “This is a pervasive problem around the world,” Rubio told memb

Saudi Arabia Highlights Arab Group Concern Over Illicit Small Arms Trade NEW YORK, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia highlighted the Arab Group’s growing concern over illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, citing its security, humanitarian and economic consequences, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The statement was delivered before the United Nations by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Abdulaziz Alwasil. Alwasil stressed the

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 DUBAI, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran suspended indirect exchanges with the United States through mediators on Monday, accusing Israel of continued attacks in Lebanon and saying any ceasefire breach on one front violated the wider truce, Iranian media reporte

Saudi Security Operations Center Receives Nearly 3 Million Emergency Calls in May RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Security Operations received 2,966,795 calls through the unified emergency number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region during May 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center receives emergency calls and routes them to the relevant security and service agencies through automated systems operate

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Incursion Into Lebanon RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon and rejected what it called an Israeli incursion into Lebanese territory and a violation of the country’s sovereignty, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to halt the aggression and stop Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory. The minis

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