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Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots at Yacht in Channel, PA Media Reports LONDON, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Sailors on board a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the Channel after the vessel came near it, PA Media reported on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Britain’s Ministry of Defence did not immediately comment. The report came after British commandos on Sunday boarded and intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the C

Iran Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon as Part of U.S. Agreement PARIS, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran is demanding that Israel withdraw from Lebanon as part of the agreement Tehran has reached with the United States, CNN reported. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told ambassadors, foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations in Tehran that Iran views the war in Lebanon as linked to the conflict between Iran and the United States. Arag

World Defense Show Announces Strategic Partnerships at Eurosatory 2026 PARIS, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - World Defense Show announced new strategic partnerships during its participation at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, as preparations continue for the fourth edition of the defense event in Riyadh in January 2028. World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, is taking part in Eurosatory from June 15 to 19. The participation aims to en

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis reacts REUTERS/Marco Bello MIAMI, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his team was still adapting after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their World Cup Group H opener on Monday. Donis replaced Hervé Renard in late April, with the match at Miami Stadium marking his first com

Saudi Arabia fans react as the teams walk out before the match. REUTERS/Paul Childs RIYADH, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in their Group H World Cup opener on Monday, with both goals following goalkeeping errors. Saudi Arabia took the lead in the 41st minute through Abdulelah Al Amri after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera failed to deal with a set-piece. Muslera parried the ball into Al Amri’s path, allowing the Saudi defender to

Saudi Arabia confirms Islamic New Year date as Muharram 1448 begins on June 16 RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will mark the first day of Muharram 1448 AH. In a statement, the Supreme Court prayed for the continued success of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The court also prayed for Muslims worldwide to be guided and brou

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Egypt’s El-Sisi in Cairo | 📷WAM CAIRO, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to Egypt, WAM reported. The two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Egypt and cooperation across various sectors, particularly development-related fields. They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen ties in support of mutua

US and Iran have signed the memorandum of understanding WASHINGTON, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) -A senior U.S. official said the agreement between the United States and Iran has been signed by Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad ​Bagher Qalibaf. The official also said the details of the agreement would be released within the next 24-48 hours and technical discussions would be launched later in the week. The deal provides for an imme

Saudi Foreign Minister Welcomes Iran-U.S. Agreement in Call With Iranian Counterpart | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which he welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations toward a permanent agreement. Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia’s aspiration for

Final Production Stages of New Kaaba Kiswa Completed in Makkah | 📷SPA MAKKAH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The final stages of producing the new Kaaba Kiswa have been completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah. The production process combines advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship in preparing the covering of the Kaaba. Salah Al-Sulami, head of the department for assembling and sewing the Kaaba Kiswa, said the process begins

Saudi Annual Inflation Reaches 1.8% in May 2026 RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.8% in May 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to the Consumer Price Index. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% compared with April 2026. The Wholesale Price Index recorded an annual increase of 4.6% in May compared with May 2025. Month-on-month, the Wholesale Price Index rose by 1.2% from Ap

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani speaks during an international conference at UN headquarters in New York on July 28, 2025.Jeenah Moon/Reuters/File DOHA, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, according to CNN. Al Thani wrote on X that Qatar looked forward to all parties engaging in forthcoming negotiations in

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 Arabia Welcomes U.S.-Iran Agreement to End Military Operations RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations over a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the response of the United States and Iran to those efforts. The minis

The US and Iran have diverging statements on their agreement. RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United States and Iran have reached an agreement, but their public statements show differences over key terms before the full text is released, CNN reported. The differing accounts cover the Strait of Hormuz, the Lebanon conflict and frozen Iranian funds. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after the expected signing of the agr

Iran Says U.S. Memorandum Text Finalized, Signing Set for Friday in Switzerland RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs announced that the text of a memorandum of understanding with the United States has been finalized and will be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland. Kazem Gharibabadi told Iranian state media that the official signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding would take place in