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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou RIYADH, May 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that nearly 20 countries are at various stages of interest in drone deal with Ukraine, with four agreements already signed and the first contracts under those agreements now being prepared. “Nearly 20 countries are cur

RIYADH, May 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned the targeting of the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with all measures taken by the Gulf states to protect their security and stability. Saudi Arabia demanded an immediate halt to attacks against Gulf territories and territorial waters, a

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished Putin continued good health and happiness, and wished the Russian government and people steady progress and prosperity.

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s Victory Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished Putin good health and happiness, and wished the Russian government and people continued progress and prosperity. The Saudi king also praised relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and expressed both countries’ commitment to strengthening ti

RIYADH, May 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the security and economic repercussions of regional developments and discussed joint efforts to preserve regional stability. Photography | Courtesy of SPA

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a two-and-a-half-hour in-person meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, local media reported on Thursday — marking the first publicly reported face-to-face encounter between a senior Iranian official and the country's new supreme leader since his inauguration in March. Pezeshkian referenced the meeting while speaking about the need to "strengthen unity, trust, and solidarity within

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent separate messages of condolences to Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah over the passing of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In both messages, Crown Prince Mohammed extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Kuwaiti leadership and the family of the deceased. Reporting

ANKARA, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Wednesday at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings and appreciation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to President Erdoğan, along with their wishes for Türkiye and its people to have continued p

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud extended condolences to Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over the death of Sheikh Abdullah Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. King Salman expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Kuwaiti Amir and the family of the deceased. Photography | Courtesy of SPA

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that bombing would resume at a higher level of intensity if Tehran does not agree to a proposed deal, CNN reported. Trump said in a Truth Social post that if Iran agrees to the terms, the U.S. military operation known as Epic Fury would end and the blockade would allow the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all, including Iran. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts,” Trump wro

RIYADH, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Wednesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain regional security and stability. The call comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation. No further details were immediately released by the Saudi Ministry of Fo

JEDDAH, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, during which he briefed ministers on his recent phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which he condemned Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Emirates in defending its security and stability. The Crown Prince also briefed the Cabined on messages received by Kin

RIYADH, May 5 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss the latest regional developments, state news agency SPA reported. The two ministers also discussed continued coordination and consultation between Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Photography: Courtesy of SPA

Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran struck the United Arab Emirates on Monday, nearly a month after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in an attack that targeted the Fujairah pipeline – the UAE’s primary crude export route bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz – and a UAE-linked tanker near the strait. No other state was targeted. The Iran – U.S. truce is largely holding. ENERGY DIMENSION Unlike neighbors dependent on the now – shut Strait of Hormu

Araqchi in St Petersburg, Russia, on April 27, 2026. Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS. Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is travelling to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Iran’s foreign ministry said, citing its official Telegram account. The Ministry said the discussions would focus on bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments. The Beijing trip follows Araqchi’s visit

Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. The crown prince wished the Dutch king continued health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]

Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem – Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. King Salman wished the Dutch monarch continues health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity. [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]

RIYADH/PARIS, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned Iran’s strikes on the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory”. – President Emmanuel Macron, post on X. Macron c

RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the kingdom’s concern over the ongoing military escalation in region, calling for de – escalation and restraint and urging support for Pakistani mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution that preserve further tensions and instability. In a statement, the ministry said such tensions do not serve the interests of the region or the world. The ministry

RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on Monday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he expressed the kingdom’s strong condemnation and denunciation of what he described as unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. Crown Prince Mohammed reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full support for the UAE in defending its security and stability, according