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European Parliament Urges EU Terrorist Listing for Houthis BRUSSELS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The European Parliament urged the Council of the European Union on Thursday to add the Houthi movement to the EU’s terrorist list and freeze its financial assets, as lawmakers condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and international shipping. The resolution called for the listing to cover the movement’s military and political wings, leadership, and military and security a

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Greek Prime Minister Discuss Expanding €4 Billion Investment Initiative ATHENS, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed expanding the scope of a €4 billion joint investment initiative during talks in Athens. The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office covered opportunities for closer cooperation in energy, renewable energy, in

Iraq Rejects Use of Its Territory for Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Foreign Ministers’ Call RIYADH, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iraq rejects the use of its territory for attacks or actions threatening Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Hussein conveyed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of recent terrorist attacks on Saudi Ar

UAE Condemns Houthi Attack on King Fahd International Airport ABU DHABI, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Arab Emirates condemned the Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia that killed two people and injured several civilians, reaffirming its solidarity with the Kingdom. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministr

Bahrain Calls for UN Security Council Action over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia MANAMA, October 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain called on the United Nations Security Council to act under Chapter VII of the UN Charter against repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the international response must go beyond verbal condemnation. The Foreign Ministry urged firm measures to stop attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure, hold those responsible accountable an

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Strategic Ties and Regional Security in Riyadh RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received French President Emmanuel Macron at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional security. The leaders reviewed the historical and strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France and ways to expand

Saudi Arabia and Jordan Sign Protocol for Coordination Council Led by Crown Prince and King Abdullah II RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Jordan signed an amended protocol on Wednesday providing for their Supreme Coordination Council to be chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Jo

French President Macron Arrives in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh with his accompanying delegation on Wednesday. Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz received him at King Khalid International Airport. Also attending the reception were Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf; French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave; Acting Riyad

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb (not pictured) in Oslo, Norway, October 20, 2026. NTB/Cornelius Poppe/via REUTERS KYIV, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy backed a ceasefire and direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying a pause in fighting should lead to diplomacy

Riyadh Governor Reviews Northern Route for Saudi Winter 2026–2027 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed plans for the Northern Route under Saudi Winter 2026–2027 on Wednesday, focusing on tourism experiences built around the region’s natural landscapes, heritage and culture. Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and regional officials attended the meeting at Qasr Al-Hukm. The route aims to develop

Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia Sign Defence Cooperation Accord ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia signed an agreement in Doha on Wednesday to expand defence cooperation and strengthen their defensive capabilities, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. The accord covers military exercises and training, alongside cooperation in research and development. It will also support joint efforts to develop the four countries’ i

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting at his ruling AK Party (AKP) in Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026. Mustafa Kamaci/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye plans to seek parliamentary authorization to deploy military personnel to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence agreement with the Kingdom and Pakistan, a ruling AK Party lawmaker told Reuters on Wednesday. The mandate would be submitted on

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud leave after a committee meeting of Mecca defence pact in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 5, 2026. Turkish Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS ANKARA, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Türkiye has submitted a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to parliament for ratification, thr

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to media upon his arrival at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged on Tuesday that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine through a NATO-backed weapons programme might not have been delivered, but denied that political intent was behind the situation. Speaking to journalists at the star

Typhoon fighter jets from Britain's Royal Air Force on the tarmac at RAAF Darwin base in Darwin, northern Australia July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham LONDON, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Britain will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi drones and missiles, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The additional support follows a request from the Saudi government. Bri

Saudi Cabinet Approves Four Intellectual Property Laws, Extends Rural Development Programme to 2032 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved four intellectual property laws and extended the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Programme through the end of 2032 during a session chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. The laws cover patents and utility models, new plant var

Saudi and Turkish Foreign Ministers Condemn Continued Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call. Prince Faisal received the call from Fidan. The ministers discussed regional developments and their countries’ efforts to address current challenges. They also

France Condemns Houthi Attacks as Saudi and French Ministers Discuss Maritime Security | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France condemned Houthi attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia during talks between Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The ministers stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect regional waterways and

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and called for regional disputes to be resolved through diplomacy. Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Forei

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015-elected Venezuelan National Assembly, recognized by the US as the country's last democratically elected legislature, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., US, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee WASHINGTON, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to do more to deter settler attacks in the occupied West Bank after America