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Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi forces, working with US Central Command, carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq accused of attacking the kingdom’s oil facilities with drones, Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday. CENTCOM said the operation followed more than 30 drone attacks over the previous 72 hours that it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Th

Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran AMMAN, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jordan’s air defenses intercepted and brought down five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the Jordanian military said. A military spokesperson said the armed forces would continue protecting Jordanian airspace and confronting threats to the country’s security, sovereignty and citizens. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately said it had launched bal

Saudi foreign minister, Gulf counterparts discuss regional tensions, maritime security RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with officials from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad

Director Diego Luna poses during a photocall for the the film "Ashes" (A Mouthful of Ash - Ceniza en la Boca) as part of Special Screenings at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier SARAJEVO, July 29, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Sarajevo Film Festival will honour Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna and Iranian Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi during its 32nd edition, which begins on August 14. Luna will

The Defense Ministry said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory by Iranian-backed militias. Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province over the past few hours, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the att

The Kingdom said it reserves the legal right to take all necessary measures to respond to the attacks and deter further aggression. Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks on Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms continued drone attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11 ABU DHABI, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open on December 11, 2026, adding a major modern and contemporary art museum to the growing collection of cultural institutions on Saadiyat Island. Designed by the late Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate Frank Gehry, the museum will encompass a total built-up area of 80,000 square metres. It will include 11,600 square metres of indoor gallery space and 23,0

krainian Foreign Minister Andrii SybihaVladislav Culiomza/Reuters KYIV, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Iran to avoid further escalation after Tehran accused Ukraine of striking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. Sybiha said he held a “frank” call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday as Iranian officials intensified threats against Kyiv over the incident. Ukraine said its drones struck two R

Saudi falcon auction opens racing events to birds sold through 2026 sale | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Falcons sold through the 2026 International Falcon Breeders Auction will be eligible to compete in designated races offering prizes of up to SAR50 million, under a new measure aimed at attracting more breeders, investors and buyers. All races for young falcons involving Saudi and international participants will be allocated to birds purchased through

The partnership will provide additional capacity, wider market access and more flexible routes across major international trade corridors. Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo sign interline agreement to expand global network | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo, the cargo division of Riyadh Air, signed an interline agreement on Tuesday to connect their networks and expand access to international markets. The agreement will allow custom

Saudi Cabinet Condemns Attacks on Oil Facilities and Red Sea Shipping | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, condemned attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in Riyadh and the Eastern Region and on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cabinet said Saudi Arabia would not tolerate any infringement on its security, interests and

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran does not reach a deal, despite attempts to resume diplomatic talks, CNN reported. “If they don’t make a deal, then I go back and I finish the job,” Trump told Fox News

Taif Governor Reviews Heritage Preservation Projects | 📷SPA TAIF, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — HRH Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, reviewed the Heritage Commission’s completed projects, future plans and ongoing work in the governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Fawaz received Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghannami, director of the commission’s Taif branch, who presented the schedules for completing projects currently under way. Al-Ghannami o

Madinah Dates Season Highlights New Model for Sector Development | SPA MADINAH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Madinah Dates Season 2026 offers an advanced model for developing the date sector, HRH Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz said at the event’s opening ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Princess Sarah, executive director of the International Dates Council and a member of the season’s higher committee, toured participating pavilions showcasing

Saudi, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers discussed the latest regional developments and ways to strengthen joint efforts to preserve security and stabi

Saudi Heritage Commission Records 55 Violations in Second Quarter RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission recorded 55 violations involving cultural heritage sites and artifacts during the second quarter of 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Inspection tours and public reports identified 16 violations across Riyadh, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, the Northern Borders and Al-Baha. They involved unauthorized excavation, illegal digging, change

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images/File TEHRAN, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts to discuss regional stability and the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. The ministers emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to support

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

A GlobalEye aircraft, manufactured by Saab Technologies, on static design during the fifth day of Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pik STOCKHOLM, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Swedish defense company Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from an undisclosed Middle Eastern country, Reuters reported. The order is valued at 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries schedul