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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued TOKYO, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for waves of up to 1 metre (3.28 feet), Reuters reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude was preliminary and issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures on the

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salute as the transfer cases of four fallen service members are carried at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on July 22, 2026.Evan Vucci/Reuters DOVER, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – US President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of four American soldiers killed in the Iran war at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday. Trump met privately with the service members’ families before attending the

Trump warns US could hit Iran again, says interim deal is over ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would “probably hit” Iran again, after saying the interim deal between the two countries was over. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, Trump was asked about his earlier comments that the interim deal with Tehran had collapsed. “They are behaving very badly, as they

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at Ankara Airport, July 7, Osmancan Gurdogan/Pool via REUTERS MADRID, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Spain said it was treating U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments calmly and as “business as usual,” adding that Madrid had no intention of changing its relationship with the United States. The Spanish prime minister’s office said Spain wanted to maintain its “excellent social, cultural and economic relationship” with Washing

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, on Wednesday.Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believed the memorandum of understanding with Iran “is over” after a series of strikes across the region, in the clearest sign yet that his preliminary deal with Tehran had all but collapsed. “It’s a waste of time dealing w

Smoke and fire rise at the site where explosive devices blew up near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, in this screengrab obtained from a video, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar PARIS, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, injuring 18 people, Syrian state media said, underscoring security challenges facing Sy

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

Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries attend Khamenei funeral TEHRAN, July 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Senior Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries attended the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, CNN reported. The ceremony brought together high-level Iranian figures and foreign representatives who paid tribute to Khamenei. Iranian officials present included Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament and chief negotiator in

Gas leak from Nord Stream 2 pipeline as seen from an Danish F-16 interceptor jet over Bornholm island, Denmark, September 27, 2022. Danish Defence Command/Forsvaret Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS BERLIN, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - German prosecutors have moved one of Europe’s most sensitive sabotage cases closer to trial after indicting a Ukrainian national over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The man, identified under German privacy rules only as Serhii K, w

Wildfire in Southern France Forces Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Blaze PARIS, July 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to evacuate as firefighters battled flames fuelled by drought and strong winds. Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in the Herault and Aude departments to contain the blaze. Two smaller fires also broke out in Rognac and Lancon-Provence near Marseille. The fires came a year

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

Princess Kate scales Britain's highest peaks to raise money for cancer charity RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kate, the Princess of Wales, completed Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and draw attention to life beyond cancer diagnosis. The 44-year-old princess climbed Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon, the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, during the weekend. “I have taken on the Na

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the day he signs an executive order regarding Quantum Computing, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that Washington would act if Tehran failed to comply with an interim agreement signed last week between the two countries. “If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if

UK to Ban Social Media Platforms for Users Under 16 LONDON, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Kingdom announced today that social media platforms will be banned for users under the age of 16, with restrictions also set to apply to gaming and live-streaming platforms. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government would introduce sweeping changes to social media regulations to provide stronger protection for minors online. The measures form part of a broader p

Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osamah Al-Ahmadi visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom’s participation is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Al

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends his party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 3, 2024 REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun PARIS, May 23 — France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday. Barrot said the move reflected growing international anger over the treatment of activists aboard a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives ahead of a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, March 31, 2026. JUSTIN TALLIS/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 21 — Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and will be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said. The June 15-17 summit will be held in Evian-les-Bains in southeastern France. One Syrian offic

French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor PARIS, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – France has invited European states in Ukraine’s “coalition of the willing” to attend its July 14 Bastille Day celebrations, Reuters reported, citing an official invitation. The 2026 commemorations will be held under the theme “European strategic awakening,” at a time of heightened transatlantic

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 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first tanker carrying Russian crude oil since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to arrive in Japan as early as Monday, according to Japanese industry ministry and other sources cited by Japan News. The cargo is set to be delivered by Taiyo Oil to its refinery in Ehime Prefecture. The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia’s far east, which is exempt from Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s