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Kuwait Says Air Defences Are Confronting Iranian Drone Attacks KUWAIT CITY, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Kuwait’s air defence systems were confronting hostile drones from Iran on Thursday, the country’s armed forces announced. The Kuwaiti military said it was “intercepting hostile attacks” in a statement published on X at approximately 2 p.m. local time. The alert came hours after Tehran launched another series of strikes against US-allied countries across the region

Mleiha National Park Shortlisted for Middle East Travel Award SHARJAH, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Mleiha National Park has been shortlisted for the “Middle East’s Leading National Park 2026” title at the 33rd World Travel Awards. The Sharjah destination is competing against four other protected national parks from across the Middle East and is the only UAE representative in the category. Mleiha is located within the core area of the Al Faya Landscape, a UNESCO Worl

Vance in Maryland, U.S., May 28, 2026. Matt Rourke/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US Vice President JD Vance said some members of Israel’s government were attempting to influence American public opinion against an agreement to end the war with Iran and extend the military campaign. “I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there have been people within the Israeli government who are trying to actually shift us away from that policy because th

Riyadh Aviation College Graduates 1,611, Including First Female Engineering Cohort RIYADH, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh has celebrated the graduation of 1,611 Saudi men and women from its aircraft engineering and maintenance programs for the 2025–2026 training year. The ceremony, held Wednesday evening under the patronage of Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan, was attended by senior officials, military and execu

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Security Systems at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium | 📷SPA MADRID, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited the Regulatory Control Unit at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday to review systems used to secure major sporting events. Prince Abdulaziz was accompanied by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. During the visit, the Saudi minister examined the st

Iran Threatens to Destroy Regional Infrastructure if US Strikes Its Power Plants and Bridges TEHRAN, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran threatened to destroy infrastructure across the region if US President Donald Trump carries out plans to strike Iranian bridges and power plants, a senior military spokesperson said Thursday. Trump has warned that the United States could begin targeting the infrastructure next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations. If Washington

Qalibaf, October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh PARIS, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran must continue defending itself while remaining open to diplomacy and negotiations with the United States, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday. Ghalibaf, who serves as Iran’s chief negotiator, described the confrontation with Washington as a “fundamental and existential” conflict. “We have never welcomed war, and do not do so now, but we must always be

Saudia to Launch Direct Riyadh-Tokyo Flights in November 2026 RIYADH, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudia will launch direct flights between Riyadh and Tokyo in November 2026, adding Japan to the national carrier’s expanding international network. The new route will operate three times per week from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Tickets are now available through Saudia’s digital platforms and authorized sales outlets. The service is being launched in c

Saudi Arabia and Ireland Discuss Climate, Energy and Sustainable Development Cooperation | 📷SPA NEW YORK, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien in New York on Wednesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on climate action, energy and sustainable development. The two ministers also exchanged views on progress toward

A general view shows the hemicycle during the final reading debate before a vote on the bill establishing a right to medical aid in dying at the National Assembly in Paris, France, July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor PARIS, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — French lawmakers approved legislation on Wednesday establishing a legal right to assisted dying for adults with serious and incurable illnesses, concluding an intense ethical and political debate. Under strict conditio

Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Doha for Ceremony Honoring Former Qatar Emir DOHA, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha on Wednesday to attend a ceremony honoring Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. Sheikh Hamad died Sunday at the age of 74, according to Qatar’s Amiri Diwan. Araghchi’s visit comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Qatar

Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship Returns to Taif for Second Round | 📷SPA TAIF, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb will begin Friday at the Al-Muhammadiyah Hill track in Taif Governorate. Drivers will compete across 10 categories and a dedicated Women’s Cup on the 4.2-kilometer mountain course. The track features 30 turns and climbs from an elevation of 1,900 meters to 2,150 meters above sea level. Frida

Trump Renews Threat to Strike Iran’s Bridges and Power Plants WASHINGTON, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to strike bridges and power plants in Iran unless Tehran returns to negotiations, warning that attacks on the infrastructure could begin next week. “Next week it gets really bad for them, because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges,” Trump told Fox News on Tuesday. Trump said Iran should reach an

IRGC Claims Simultaneous Missile and Drone Strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait Bases PARIS, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched simultaneous missile and drone attacks against military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait on Tuesday. The IRGC claimed the strikes destroyed several facilities storing weapons and components for “enemy” vessels and aircraft at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. In Kuwait, the Revolutionary Guards said they

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks and Calls for Regional De-escalation DOHA, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned repeated Iranian attacks against Arab countries across the Gulf and wider Middle East on Tuesday, including Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the region to be protected from the consequences of the attacks and urged continued diplomatic efforts. The ministry emphasized “the need to spare the region the repe

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks Across Gulf and Demands Immediate Halt RIYADH, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iranian attacks against several Gulf states and Jordan on Tuesday, holding Tehran responsible for the consequences of continued regional escalation and demanding an immediate end to the violations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned attacks targeting Kuwaiti border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by