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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum as NATO prepares to officially select the Swedish Saab GlobalEye surveillance platform during the Summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026. Lehtikuva/Emmi Korhonen via REUTERS ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - NATO allies plan to buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, as the alliance seeks to st

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Monday.Alex Brandon/AP ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump headed to Ankara for this year’s NATO summit, with Russia’s war in Ukraine set to dominate discussions after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the summit, days after the two leaders spoke by phone. The U.S. president als

Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist plots in Morocco RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced terrorist plots that sought to undermine public order and the safety of people and property in Morocco, the Foreign Ministry said. The Kingdom affirmed its solidarity with the government and people of Morocco and reiterated its rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism and attempts to undermine Morocco’s security and stability. Saudi Arabia

Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss regional developments RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two ministers discussed regional developments and joint efforts to support security and stability. The discussion comes as Saudi Arabia and France continue diplomati

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on November 27, 2024.Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters PARIS, July 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said implementing the ceasefire agreement signed with the United States is “difficult, but achievable,” Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported. Ghalibaf, who also serves as speaker of parliament, made the remarks during a meeting with

Saudi Arabia, Kenya Sign Investment, Customs And Labour Agreements In Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Kenya signed three memoranda of understanding and a labour agreement during the first meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and

Bahrain Foreign Minister Arrives In Riyadh On Official Visit | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, arrived in Riyadh on Sunday on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al Zayani was received at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji.

Saudi Arabia condemns café bombing in Damascus's Hejaz district that killed and injured a number of people RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced the bombing that targeted a cafe in the Hejaz district of the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The bombing resulted in the death and injury of a number of people. In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Syrian

Saudi Crown Prince sends message of congratulations to Belarus president on Independence Day RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished the Belarusian president continued good health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Belaru

King Salman sends message of congratulations to Belarus president on Independence Day RIYADH, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished the Belarusian president continued good health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Belarus

A picture of Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, granddaughter of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is displayed near the coffins of Khamenei and his family members on the day international delegates participate in a farewell ceremony for Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem TEHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The body of I

Saudi foreign minister offers condolences to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes RIYADH, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto to offer condolences over the victims of two earthquakes that struck Venezuela, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with the government and people of Venezuela and said the Kingdom stood with t

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Receives Phone Call From Japan’s Foreign Minister | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. They also discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Develop Cricket Stadium in Jeddah | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board signed a strategic memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah. The signing was attended by Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control and Pakis

Saudi, Pakistani Interior Ministers Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and discussed ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination between their ministries. They al

Saudi Shura Council Urges Airspace Capacity Expansion, Digital Government Measures | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council called on the General Authority of Civil Aviation to accelerate work on expanding the Kingdom’s airspace capacity as air traffic continues to grow. The council said the project should help keep pace with the rapid rise in aviation activity and reduce air congestion. It also urged the authority to expand the use o

The new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper WASHINGTON, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump travels to North Dakota on Wednesday to dedicate a museum honoring former President Theodore Roosevelt, as he promotes a message of American greatness ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The visit comes as Trump has embraced celebrations marking the 250th anniver

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas PARIS, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed 70 lawmakers to a transitional parliament on Wednesday, clearing the way for the 210-member People’s Assembly to convene next week. The chamber is expected to hold its first session on Monday, Mohamed Taha al-Ahmed, head of the Higher Judicial Committe

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani PARIS, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday. Araqchi made the statement in a post on X, saying the United States had committed to restr

Bahrain’s King Hamad Condoles King Salman Over Aramco Helicopter Crash Victims RIYADH, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz over the victims of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, according to the Saudi Press Agency. King Hamad prayed for mercy for the victims and for patience and solace for their families. Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Mini