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Houthis Warn Saudi Vessels Against Using Red Sea, Threaten to Target Non-Compliant Ships
Houthis Warn Saudi Vessels Against Using Red Sea, Threaten to Target Non-Compliant Ships PARIS, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis warned Saudi vessels against using the Red Sea, threatening to target ships that fail to comply with a maritime blockade announced by the group. The warning was delivered in a 29-second English-language message broadcast on FM radio to vessels operating in the strategic waterway. The message cited what the Houthis d
Jul 211 min read


King Salman Chairs Cabinet Session, Reaffirms Saudi Support for Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan
King Salman Chairs Cabinet Session, Reaffirms Saudi Support for Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Cabinet was briefed on a telephone call received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call,
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Allegations, Reaffirms Support for Yemen
Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Allegations, Reaffirms Support for Yemen RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned allegations made by the military spokesperson of Yemen’s Houthi militia accusing the Kingdom of besieging the Yemeni people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The ministry rejected claims concerning restrictions on Yemen’s ports, saying Saudi Arabia had worked with the country’s internationally recognised government
Jul 212 min read


Riyadh Air Orders Six Additional Airbus A350-1000s, Expanding Total Airbus Fleet to 91 Aircraft
Riyadh Air Orders Six Additional Airbus A350-1000s, Expanding Total Airbus Fleet to 91 Aircraft | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Riyadh Air exercised purchase rights for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, increasing its confirmed orders for the widebody model to 31. The Saudi carrier has also ordered 60 Airbus A321 aircraft, bringing its total confirmed Airbus order book to 91 jets. It retains
Jul 211 min read


Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza Developments with Palestinian Vice President
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza Developments with Palestinian Vice President RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a telephone call with Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh. During the call, the two officials discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. They also reviewed ways to strengthen joint efforts to support the aspirations of
Jul 211 min read


Saudi-Led Coalition Begins Protection Measures for Vessels Transiting Bab el-Mandeb
Saudi-Led Coalition Begins Protection Measures for Vessels Transiting Bab el-Mandeb RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has begun implementing measures to protect its commercial vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following threats issued by the Houthis, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki said the Joint Forces Command would take “firm and resolute” operational measures consistent with customary
Jul 211 min read


GACA, Vertical Aerospace Sign Agreement to Advance Saudi Air Mobility Sector
GACA, Vertical Aerospace Sign Agreement to Advance Saudi Air Mobility Sector | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation signed a memorandum of understanding with Vertical Aerospace to support the regulatory and operational foundations of the Kingdom’s advanced air mobility sector. The agreement was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, in the presence of GACA President
Jul 211 min read


Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain DOHA, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned in the strongest terms renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a flagrant violation of both countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter and the principle
Jul 211 min read


Yemen’s Houthis Announce Naval Blockade on Saudi Shipping, Raising Threat to Red Sea Trade
Yemen’s Houthis Announce Naval Blockade on Saudi Shipping, Raising Threat to Red Sea Trade PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to open another front in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. The announcement raises new risks for global energy supplies and maritime trade beyond the Gulf, particularly after the effective closure of the Str
Jul 212 min read


US Reinforces Middle East Deployment with Additional F-16 and F-35 Fighter Jets
US Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly in sync after aerial refueling during an exercise over an undisclosed location in 2024.Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes/US Air Force/File WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United States plans to deploy additional fighter aircraft and aerial refuelling tankers to the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a US official. Additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets are expected to be transferred from bases in Europe,
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Air France Suspends Flights to Riyadh and Dubai as Regional Security Deteriorates
Air France Suspends Flights to Riyadh and Dubai as Regional Security Deteriorates PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Air France suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai on Monday as the security situation across the Middle East continued to deteriorate. Flights to and from Riyadh will remain suspended through July 25, while services to and from Dubai have been halted through July 28, the airline said. Air France also extended its suspension of Beirut services until Aug
Jul 201 min read


Saudi Operating Revenues Index Rises 11.4% in May, GASTAT Says
Saudi Operating Revenues Index Rises 11.4% in May, GASTAT Says RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s operating revenues index increased by 11.4% in May compared with the same month of 2025, supported by growth across several economic sectors, the General Authority for Statistics said on Monday. Mining and quarrying recorded the strongest annual increase at 38.7%, followed by financial and insurance activities at 12.9% and manufacturing at 9.6%. Operatin
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Iran Says It Will Not Implement US Memorandum but Leaves Door Open to Talks
A file photo shows the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei spokesperson delivering his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran, on June 1.Foad Ashtari/SOPA Images/Shutterstock/File PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran will not implement the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States last month because Washington violated its commitments, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. “The other side not only failed to implement it
Jul 201 min read


Pentagon Identifies Two US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Air Base
Pentagon Identifies Two US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Air Base WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The US Department of Defense on Monday identified two American soldiers killed following an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed as a result of Friday’s attack. Gonzales died on Friday, while Feehan die
Jul 201 min read


Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Regional Escalation with Qatari, Jordanian and Egyptian Counterparts
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Regional Escalation with Qatari, Jordanian and Egyptian Counterparts RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received separate telephone calls from his counterparts in Qatar, Jordan and Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments. The calls involved Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian
Jul 201 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches 365-Day Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
Saudi Arabia Launches 365-Day Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from its date of issuance, allowing holders to enter the Kingdom several times and remain for a cumulative maximum of 90 days. Travellers must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform for every visit. The duration of each package canno
Jul 201 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability. Presid
Jul 201 min read


Trump Says Qatari-Donated Air Force One Will Receive Further Upgrades
U.S. President Donald Trump deboards the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar, upon arrival at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, South Dakota, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump said the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 currently serving as an Air Force One aircraft would undergo additional upgrades within about a month, amid questions over its security capabilities. “It
Jul 202 min read


Ferran Torres Fires Spain Past 10-Man Argentina to Win World Cup
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli EAST RUTHERFORD, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain defeated 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to cl
Jul 201 min read


Sirens Sound in Jordan as Israel Reports Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Aqaba
Sirens Sound in Jordan as Israel Reports Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Aqaba AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Warning sirens sounded across Jordan on Sunday afternoon as the Israeli military reported that Iran had launched missiles toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba. Witnesses in Aqaba reported hearing several explosions, although it was not immediately clear whether they were caused by missile interceptions or impacts. Jordanian authorities had not immedi
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