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Saudi Arabia Highlights Sport’s Role in Promoting Dialogue at UN Event | Photography: SPA NEW YORK, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil participated in a U.N. event in New York on the role of sport in promoting dialogue among peoples, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alwasil said sport is a universal language that helps build understanding, strengthen ties and promote cooperation and peace among

Saudi, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments | Photography; SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers discussed regional developments and related efforts.

Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King Discuss Iranian Attacks | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the Crown Prince condemned the attacks and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with Bahrain. He also affirmed the Kingdom’s support for all measures taken b

Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss Middle East Developments DOHA, June 4 (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, Qatar News Agency reported. The two sides reviewed political and security developments in the region and regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and stability. Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of political and diplomati

Women walk past a banner depicting Iran's current supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei along a street Tehran on May 6.AFP/Getty Images PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called on Iranians to face the war with the United States and Israel with national unity, according to a written statement attributed to him. The statement marked the anniversary of the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder. “In confronting these hostile

Middle East States Condemn Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Middle Eastern countries condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after dozens of people were injured and at least one person was killed. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying they targeted civilian and vital facilities and damaged a diplomatic mission. The ministry said the attacks increased escalation, heightened tension and undermin

Trump at the White House, in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci WASHINGTON, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was involved in talks with Washington aimed at ending hostilities, Reuters reported, citing an interview Trump gave to the U.S. podcast “Pod Force One.” “He’s involved, absolutely,” Trump said. “I think they have a lot of respect for him.” Trump said he had heard Khamenei was n

Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and current situation in the region. The call came as part of ongoing coordination and consultation between

Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash in Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 15, 2024.Denis Balibouse/Reuters/File DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has called for a unified response from Gulf nations to ongoing attacks by Iran. Early Wednesday, Iranian missiles and drones targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, which Tehran said was in response to US strikes against coastal installations in Iran. An Iranian strike aimed at

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to testify during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran still has a large number of drones, while arguing that its broader military capabilities had been weakened during the war launched by President Donald Trump in late February. “This is a pervasive problem around the world,” Rubio told memb

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Message From Russian Counterpart RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Foreig

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Italy President on Republic Day | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Italy’s Republic Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished Mattarella continued health and happiness, and wished Italy’s government and people steady progress and prosperity.

King Salman Congratulates Italy President on Republic Day | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a message of congratulations to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Italy’s Republic Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished Mattarella continued health and happiness and wished Italy’s government and people further progress and prosperity. King Salman also praised relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy

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