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Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Ambassador Review Dates Sector Cooperation | Photography: SPA MOSCOW, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, met Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Saudi Embassy in Moscow, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in the dates sector and develop international partnerships supporting

Iran Warns Northern Israel Residents Over Possible Beirut Attack PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel and military settlements to leave the area if Israel carries out a threatened attack on Beirut and its southern suburbs, CNN reported. The Iranian military headquarters accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of threatening to bomb Beirut’s Dahieh district and the Lebanese capit

Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fire After Netanyahu Call WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he held a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting, CNN reported. “There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said he had also

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

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the targeting of civilians, destruction of densely populated areas and damage to infrastructure and key facilities. Al Yamahi said the attacks breached international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement, he warned against the consequences of continued Isr

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

Trump Names Tom Barrack Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, will also serve as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq. Trump said Washington was deepening its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Barrack will remain ambassador to Türkiye and serve with the backing of

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

Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab in Makkah to discuss cooperation and security coordination between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed existing areas of cooperation and several issues of mutual interest. Khattab praised Saudi Arabia’s or

Kuwait Amir Congratulates King Salman on Successful Hajj Season | Photography: SPA KUWAIT, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the success of this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a message to King Salman, Sheikh Meshal praised the care provided by the King, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi government during the 1447 AH Hajj season. He comme

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow had the means to destroy anyone attempting to attack Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, Reuters reported. Putin was responding to remarks by Lithuanian Foreign M

Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya in Makkah to discuss security cooperation and coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed several issues of mutual interest. Al-Faraya praised Saudi Arabia’s services for p

Qatar Emir, U.S. President Discuss Middle East De-Escalation DOHA, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the Middle East and efforts to reduce escalation, Qatar News Agency reported. The call addressed political and security developments in the region, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening stability. Sheikh Tamim stresse

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Belgian Counterpart in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot on the sidelines of an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Cyprus, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Belgium and discussed regional developments and efforts

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Finnish Counterpart on Sidelines of Gymnich Meeting | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Thursday on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, known as Gymnich, in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was held under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. P

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins EU Gymnich Meeting in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Thursday in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, known as Gymnich, in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was held under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Talks focused on regional developments, their geopolitical repercussions and

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences Over Passing of Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed condolences over the passing of former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Saudi Royal Court announced that King Salman and the Crown Prince received the news with profound

Saudi Arabia Condemns Missile and Drone Attacks on Kuwait RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned hostile missile and drone attacks directed at Kuwait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Kingdom rejected all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten regional security and stability. Saudi Arabia expressed full solidarity with Kuwait’s government and people. The Kingdom also reiterated its support for all me

Saudi Arabia will only normalize relations with Israel once there is a pathway to a Palestinian state, source says PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will normalize relations with Israel only once there is an irreversible pathway to a Palestinian state, a Saudi source told CNN, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern countries to sign the Abraham Accords following any deal to end the Iran war. Saudi Arabia’s position remains unchanged

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has privately acknowledged that Israel has limited ability to influence U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisions on Iran as Washington negotiates a deal to halt the nearly three-month-old war,