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Saudi National Team Completes Preparations for Senegal Friendly | Photography: SPA AUSTIN, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national football team completed preparations to face Senegal in a friendly match on Tuesday at San Antonio FC Stadium in San Antonio,. The match forms part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saudi players held their final training session at Austin FC’s training facilities as part of the fourth and final stage o

Thunderstorms Forecast Over Parts of Saudi Highlands RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Thunderstorms may occur over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Gusty winds are expected in parts of those regions, as well as parts of Madinah, Riyadh, Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions. Parts of the Eastern Region are expected to record hot to very hot weather. Over the Red Sea, winds will be

Saudi Royal Reserve Records More Than 40 Arabian Sand Gazelle Births | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded more than 40 Arabian sand gazelle births from the beginning of 2026 through the end of the first quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The authority said the births reflect progress in endangered species reintroduction programs and efforts to conserve biodiversity w

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. The Crown Prince wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan steady progress

Saudi Real GDP Grows 3.0% in First Quarter of 2026 RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product grew 3.0% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, supported by growth in oil and non-oil activities. Oil activities and non-oil activities each expanded by 2.9% year on year. Government activities grew by 1.5%. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted real GDP declined by 1.2%. Non-oil acti

Saudi King Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. King Salman wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan continued progress and prosperity. King Salman affirmed the str

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” CNN reported. Trump told reporters early Tuesday that the agreement would stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon and lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke after attending the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump said Iran and

Trump warned Netanyahu further strikes could isolate him in conflict with Iran WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could isolate himself if Israel continued strikes on Iran, according to Axios. “I said, ‘Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,’” Trump told Axios. Trump told Axios that Israel gave the United States “very late notice” before Sunday’s str

Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports Prince Sultan Air Base Was Targeted RIYADH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry denied reports that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj Governorate had been targeted. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki described the reports as inaccurate. “The activation of warning sirens in Al-Kharj Governorate early this morning was a precautionary measure following the launch of a ballistic missile f

Saudi Sports Minister Opens Elite Combat Sports Center in Jeddah | Photography: SPA JEDDAH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal inaugurated the elite combat sports center in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 3,000-square-meter center includes physical training areas, combat sports halls with five training zones, recovery and treatment faciliti

Kallas in Nicosia, Cyprus, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou NICOSIA, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The European Union imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities over threats to freedom of maritime traffic, Reuters reported. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measure during an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Cyprus. The meeting focused on the war in Ukraine and maritime security. No further details on the sanctioned individ

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the West Bank city of Hebron on Sunday.Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu/Getty Images PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israel is preparing for at least several days of fighting with Iran and the possibility of a prolonged campaign, CNN reported, citing an Israeli military official. The Israeli military accused Iran of breaking the April ceasefire by firing ballistic missiles at Israel late Sunday. The Israe

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said the overnight exchange of fire with Israel would worsen what it described as a chaotic diplomatic process with the United States, Reuters reported. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei linked the escalation to growing mistrust between Tehran and Washington. Baghaei held the United States directly responsible for recent ceasefire breaches. He also

Iran Warns Regional Energy Facilities Could Be Targeted PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned that regional energy installations could be targeted if attacks on its energy infrastructure continue, CNN reported, citing Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Fars cited an unidentified military source as saying that oil and gas facilities linked to the United States and Israel would be considered targets. The warning followed an attack on the Karoon Petrochemi

Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Review Regional Developments RIYADH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and their implications for the region. The call also covered Saudi and Qatari efforts to support regional security and st

Iran Charging Ships Up to $2 Million to Transit Strait of Hormuz, CNN Reports DUBAI, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian permission are being charged an average fee of between $1.5 million and $2 million, CNN reported, citing a senior member of Iran’s parliament. The fee was disclosed by Mohsen Zangeneh, a member of parliament’s Budget and Planning Commission, in an interview with Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Iran

DUBAI, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran could issue a 30-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management, CNN reported, citing comments by a member of Iran’s negotiating team to the semi-official Fars news agency. Majid Shakeri, who took part in recent Islamabad talks, said Tehran could announce that reopening the strait under Iranian administration would be possible only 30 days after threats from the United States and its allies are remove

Israel Issues Renewed Evacuation Warning for Tyre as Lebanon Clashes Escalate BEIRUT, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israel issued a renewed evacuation warning for the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre as clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah escalated despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between the governments of Israel and Lebanon, according to CNN. The warning covers residents in neighborhoods and camps surrounding Tyre, a coastal city north of the zone occupied by