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Germany Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Merz Call With Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s security and stability during a phone call on Tuesday with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Merz affirmed Germany’s solidarity with and support for Saudi Arabia. Crown Pri

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speak during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said at a briefing on Tuesday. Zacharia praised Guilfoyle’s contribution and wished her well. U.S. President Dona

Russia Calls French Seizure of DF Peak Tanker a Violation of International Law RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Russia’s embassy in France said on Tuesday that France’s seizure of the DF Peak tanker was a blatant violation of international law, the Russian state news agency RIA reported, according to Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron said on X on Monday that the French Navy had intercepted and boarded the tanker 450 nautical miles south of Réunion. He

Peregrine Falcon Sells for SAR106,000 at National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A young peregrine falcon captured in Al-Dabdaba, Hafar Al-Batin, sold for SAR106,000 on Monday during the third night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026. Four falcon trappers caught the bird. Bidding opened at SAR60,000 before reaching the final sale price of SAR106,000. The National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 accepts on

United Arab Emirates Condemns King Khalid International Airport Attacks in Call With Saudi Foreign Minister RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport during a phone call received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the United

General Directorate of Civil Defense Warns of Thunderstorms Across Most Saudi Regions Until Saturday RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe places as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to avoid flood-prone areas, including valleys, and warned against swimming

King Salman Invites Romanian President Nicușor Dan to Second GCC-EU Summit RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a written invitation to President of Romania Nicușor Dan to participate in the Second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host this October. Saudi Ambassador to Romania Khalid Al-Shammari delivered the message on Monday during a meeting with Presidential Advisor for National

Ministry of Interior Warns of Up to 15 Years in Prison for Assisting Border Security Law Violators RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Anyone who helps Border Security Law violators enter Saudi Arabia, transports or shelters them, or provides other assistance or services faces up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to SAR1 million, the Ministry of Interior said. Penalties also include confiscation of the vehicle and property used to shelter them and public di

King Salman Congratulates King Felipe VI on Spain’s National Day RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the country’s National Day, wishing him continued good health and happiness and the Spanish government and people continued progress and prosperity. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also praised the close relations between Saudi

A satellite image of King Khalid Airport, the day after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2026. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Monday following deadl

The sign for the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences ahead of the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics in Stockholm, Sweden, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. academics Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization, the R

One Pakistani Resident Killed, 11 Others Injured in King Khalid International Airport Attack RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Pakistani resident was killed and 11 other people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon, October 11, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a follow-up statement on Monday. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the injured were immediately taken to hospital for me

Bahrain Expresses Solidarity With Saudi Arabia After King Khalid International Airport Attack RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani conveyed condolences over the deaths of citizens and residents in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh during a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Press Agency attributed t

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR800,000 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two Mongolian falcons sold for a combined SAR800,000 as the National Center for Falcons’ Mongolian falcon auction concluded on Saturday, coinciding with the closing of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. For the second consecutive year, the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 i

Britain Condemns Houthi Violence in Call With Saudi Foreign Minister RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband condemned Houthi violence in Yemen and attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia during a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on October 11. The call included discussions of Houthi attacks on King Khalid

Saudi Arabia Opens 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting, Calls for Shared Energy Security RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz opened the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh on Sunday, calling for international cooperation and investment to ensure reliable energy supplies. Saudi Arabia hosted the meeting alongside co

Switzerland Condemns Houthi Attack on King Khalid International Airport, Urges De-escalation RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Switzerland condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and expressed solidarity with the victims, their families and those injured, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for immediate de-escalation and urged respect for international humanitarian law, par

United Arab Emirates Condemns King Khalid International Airport Attacks That Killed 12 RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Arab Emirates condemned Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia that killed 12 people and injured hundreds of civilians, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Those killed were of Saudi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese, American and Bangladeshi nationalities. The United Arab Emirates Minis

India Expresses Solidarity With Saudi Arabia After King Khalid International Airport Attacks RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Republic of India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, its government and people in defending its sovereignty following repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The attacks included one on October 10 that caused deaths, injuries and property damage.

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Draws More Than 764,000 Visitors | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 drew more than 764,000 visitors over 10 days in Malham, north of Riyadh, the National Center for Falcons said following the conclusion of the event. More than 1,446 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries took part, alongside 44 government entities. The program brought to