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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Paris Orly airport, following the G7 Summit, in Orly, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to visit Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026, Reuters reported. “We’re doing a lot of trips. We’ll going to Turkey. We’ll be going at some point during the year back to China,” Trump said on Friday at Joint Base Andrews in Mar

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Off Greece’s Crete RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Greece on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage, Reuters reported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers, or eight miles, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The epicenter was located 69 kilometers south-southwest of Rethymno, on the island of Crete. Source: Reuters

Thunderstorms and Dusty Winds Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are expected in parts of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha regions, extending to the southern highlands of Makkah Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the National Center for Meteorology. Gusty winds and blowing dust are also expected to continue in parts of Makkah and Madinah regions, especially in coastal areas. Over t

FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 Concludes in Rome With Focus on Capital, AI and Institutional Reform RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded in Rome with a speech by FII Institute CEO Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz, marking her first plenary address to the summit since assuming the role, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Princess Dr. Maha called on governments, investors and business leaders to treat the frameworks and roadmaps

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Niamey International Airport RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government and people of Niger. The ministry also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm position against terrorism in

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Call From Pakistan’s Prime Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia’s support in achieving the memorandum of understanding between Wa

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Phone Call From Bahrain’s King Hamad RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region. They also discussed a number of topi

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after he claimed she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit, Reuters reported. Meloni sa

FII PRIORITY Europe Opens in Rome With Focus on Investment, Technology and Economic Growth | SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first day of FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded at the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, bringing together heads of state, sovereign wealth funds, global banking executives and industry leaders to discuss the future of economic growth in Europe, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The summit is hosted by the FII Institute unde

King Salman Congratulates Spain’s King Felipe VI on Accession Anniversary RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished King Felipe VI continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity. The

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to members of the media outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday.Alex Wong/Getty Images RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the agreement with Iran, calling it a “fiasco” and arguing that President Donald Trump “gave away the store,” CNN reported. “This is not the art of the deal. This is the art of surrender,” Schumer said. “Trump didn’t get peace through stren

Riyadh Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Dubai | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Flight RX243 departed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh at 2:05 p.m. local time and arrived at Dubai International Airport at 5:00 p.m. local time. The return flight, RX244, departs Dubai at 6:30 p.m

Iran Warns of Reciprocal Response if US Violates Peace Agreement RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s National Security Council has prepared a plan for a “reciprocal response” if the United States violates the peace agreement, CNN reported, citing Iranian state media. The council said in a statement reported by IRIB news that it would “not rest until the full rights of the Iranian nation have been restored.” The statement warned that if any deviation or viola

Saudi Arabia and Seven Countries Condemn Settler Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye condemned continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a joint statement, the ministers condemned recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the v

Saudi 911 Security Operations Centers Handle More Than 210 Million Calls | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Unified Security Operations Centers have handled more than 210 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Center for Security Operations has supported safety, security and quality of life across the Kingdom through the Ministry of Interior’s Unified Security Operat

Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition | SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Air Transport Association commended Saudi Arabia’s air traffic management efficiency during recent geopolitical developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. IATA praised the Kingdom’s aviation sector for its operational readiness and its ability to maintain air traffic flow and operational continuity while adhering to safety, security and

UAE sets minimum age of 15 for children's social media use ABU DHABI, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms, state news agency WAM reported. The resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 and prohibits children below that age from creating, using or operating person