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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain during Rubio's visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama, Bahrain, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee MANAMA, Bahrain, June 25 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a Gulf tour aimed at promoting the Trump administration’s preliminary

Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on regional developments KUWAIT CITY, June 24 — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received visiting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday for talks on regional developments and bilateral relations. The talks focused on Kuwait’s historic relationship with the United States and efforts to advance cooperation between the two countries. The two sides also discussed current developmen

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait during his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee ABU DHABI, June 24 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday as Washington see

Pakistan says US-Iran technical talks to resume next week ISLAMABAD, June 24 — Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume next week, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Pakistani Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the talks were continuing and that the current pause was temporary, not a suspension of the process. The memorandum of understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran is intended to hal

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends message of condolence to Qatar’s Amir after Ras Laffan facility explosion RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after an explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan Industrial Zone caused deaths and injuries. In the message, the Crown Prince exte

King Salman sends condolences to Qatar’s Amir after Ras Laffan facility explosion RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 24 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after an explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone caused deaths and injuries. In the message, King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to Sheikh Tamim, t

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrives at the Burgenstock resort for a new round of negotiations over the Middle East war, in Obbuergen, Switzerland, on Sunday.Urs Flueeler/Pool/AFP/Getty Images BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24 — Iran is ready for security agreements with Islamic countries, especially Gulf states, alongside sustainable economic cooperation, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday. Ghalibaf made the remarks during the Conference of the Parliamentary Uni

Trump says Iran agreed to open-ended nuclear inspections, Tehran denies claim WASHINGTON/GENEVA, June 23 — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to open-ended nuclear inspections as part of a developing peace process, but Tehran denied the U.S. account and said no such commitment had been made. Trump said Iran had accepted the highest level of nuclear inspections far into the future, pushing back against what he called Iranian denials of the terms discussed in rece

King Salman chairs Cabinet session approving non-Saudi property ownership rules | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved the implementing regulations of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis and the geographic areas designated for non-Saudi property ownership. The decision was among several approvals issued during the Cabinet session held in Jeddah. The Cabinet

Crown Prince congratulates Luxembourg’s Grand Duke on National Day RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on his country’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished the grand duke continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Luxembourg steady progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

King Salman congratulates Luxembourg’s Grand Duke on National Day RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on his country’s National Day. King Salman wished the grand duke continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Luxembourg further progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs an executive order regarding Quantum Computing, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that Washington would act if Tehran failed to comply with an interim agreement signed last week between the two countries. “If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if

Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday.Iranian Presidency/Anadolu/Getty Images PARIS, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that the success of a framework agreement reached between the United States and Iran would depend on full commitment to its terms and precise implementation. “The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation,” P

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks With Arab Counterparts in Amman | SPA AMMAN, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings in Amman with counterparts from Syria, Algeria, Sudan and Mauritania on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level. Prince Faisal met Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Minister Asaad Al-Shaiban

Saudi Arabia Backs Syria’s Sovereignty at UN Security Council NEW YORK, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a United Nations Security Council session on the humanitarian and political situation in the country. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered the statement, which also backed the Sy

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in GCC Consultative Meeting in Amman | SPA AMMAN, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Tuesday in a Gulf Cooperation Council consultative ministerial meeting in Amman, held on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the League of Arab States. The meeting discussed regional and international developments, including efforts to reduce tension

U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein ASHINGTON, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday as Washington seeks to brief Gulf Arab allies on a pre

Lebanese President Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With US, Qatari Officials BEIRUT, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, according to the Lebanese Presidency. The talks focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, stopping Israeli military escalation and possible steps to support that process, inclu

The speaker of the parliament of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrives at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland on Sunday.Urs Flueeler/Pool/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denounced what he described as the “desperation” of the United States after President Donald Trump threatened the Iranian delegation negotiating in Switzerland, CNN reported. Trump said the United States might “take over” the

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in Cairo Meeting on Sudan and Libya | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a meeting in Cairo with senior officials from Egypt, Türkiye and the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting included Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreig