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WASHINGTON, April 21 — U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering a request from the United Arab Emirates central bank for a currency swap to help secure dollar liquidity for the oil-rich economy amid the Iran conflict. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he was surprised the UAE would need such assistance, but made clear he was open to the prospect. “I mean I’m surprised because they are really rich,” Trump said. He added that he would be willing to help the UAE if

SPA Jeddah, April 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al – Burhan, in Jeddah on Monday to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the war – torn nation. The high – level meeting focused on regional efforts to restore stability and safeguard Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Both leaders emphasized the urgency of de-escalation th

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia signed its participation contract for Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade on Sunday, marking the Kingdom's transition from planning into full implementation ahead of the event in Serbia. The signing underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to the expo's theme, "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All," with the Kingdom set to deliver a pavilion aligned with its Vision 2030 national transformation agenda. "Today's sig

RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the government to immediately take measures against those deemed a threat to national security, including stripping citizenship from those "who don't deserve it," the state-run Bahrain News Agency reported. The king ordered action against "those who have betrayed the nation or undermined its security and stability," the agency said. "The situation is still delicate," he was quo

📷SPA RIYADH, April 19 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as issues of common interest.

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Saturday an attack targeting the French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which killed one French soldier and wounded several others. The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence and reiterated its support for UNIFIL, stressing the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable a

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Kuwait issued a joint statement Saturday condemning Israel's announcement of the appointment of a diplomatic representative to Somaliland, calling it a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministers said the move constitutes a breach of the principles of

SPA RIYADH, April 18 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting in Antalya attended by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers discussed the latest regional developments, including support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its push for a permanent ceasefire between Iran and the United States. According to the report, the efforts were aimed at helping de-esca

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the start of the war causing chaos in global oil markets, would be opened for the remaining period of the ceasefire. In a social media post, Abbas Araghchi linked the announcement to the declaration of a 10-day truce in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which was announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday and came into force earl

BRUSSELS, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed on Thursday that the security of the Gulf region and Europe are inseparable, declaring the European Union’s full solidarity with the Gulf Cooperation Council and its member states in the face of what she described as unjustified Iranian aggression. Von der Leyen made the remarks following a meeting in Brussels with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium buried under damaged nuclear sites, a statement that would amount to a major concession from Tehran if confirmed, though neither Iran not intermediary countries have corroborated the assertion. Trump made the remarks to reporters before departing for Las Vegas, describing the materials as “nuclear dust” - his shorthand for

SPA RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a statement carried by the Saudi foreign ministry. The kingdom also praised what it described as the positive role played by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese government headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. In its statement, the foreign ministry renewed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Lebanese state in s

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov walks for a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Pool Photo via AP) RIYADH/BEIJING, April 15 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, as talks continue between Tehran and Washington. Speaking to reporters in Beijing, Lavrov said Russia would accept

SPA RIYADH/JEDDAH, April 14 - Saudi Arabia's cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on the kingdom and praised the armed forces for defending the country and protecting its assets, state news agency SPA reported. The cabinet also commended rapid operational and technical efforts that restored production at affected energy facilities, saying the swift recovery demonstrated the resilience of the kingdom's

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, takes his seat, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Islamabad, for a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance about Iran. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool) RIYADH/ISLAMABAD, April 14 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday on recent talks between the United States and Iran and said he would visit Saudi Arabia and Turkey this week to support peace efforts, according to a statement from the pres

Finland President Alexander Stubb, left, attends a joint statement with France’s President Emmanuel Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at the Elysee Palace in Paris (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla; Pool) RIYADH/WASHINGTON, April 14 - Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Iran currently holds the upper hand in its conflict with Israel and the United States because it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a large share of the world's oil supplies passes. Speaking at an

China's foreign minister Wang Yi attends a press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on March 8, Iori Sagisawa/Pool/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, April 14 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that blockading Iranian ports did not serve the international community's common interests and called for greater efforts to promote peace talks and preserve the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In a phone call with Pak

RIYADH, April 13 - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday to discuss what Tehran described as risks stemming from provocative U.S. actions to block Iranian ports, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. In his call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Araghchi said Iran had acted in good faith by accepting a ceasefire with the United States, but accused Washington of undermining negotiat

RIYADH/BERLIN, April 14 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease hostilities in Lebanon and open direct peace talks with the Lebanese government, a German government spokesman said on Monday. Merz told Netanyahu in a phone call that Hezbollah should be disarmed and that the conflict should be resolved through political means, spokesman Stefan Kornelius said. The German chancellor also voiced "grave concern" over developments

WAM RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Bahrain on Monday, where the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. The meeting focused on cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and ways to strengthen relations in support of shared interests and development priorities. The two leaders also discussed developments in the Middle East and