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Saudi Arabia Seeks Larger Global Role in Mining Sector
Saudi Arabia Seeks Larger Global Role in Mining Sector | Photography: SPA ST. PETERSBURG, June 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia aims to play a central role in the mining and minerals sector, similar to its role in supporting global energy supply stability, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Alkhorayef took part in a panel on rare earth elements and critical minerals, attended by mi
Jun 51 min read
Saudi Ambassador to U.S. Visits Boeing Facilities in South Carolina
Saudi Ambassador to U.S. Visits Boeing Facilities in South Carolina | Photography: SPA CHARLESTON, June 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar visited Boeing’s facilities in Charleston, South Carolina, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Princess Reema toured the company’s facilities and viewed several aircraft designated for Riyadh Air. The visit underscored the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States an
Jun 51 min read
Saudi Energy Minister Calls for Energy Stability During Russia Visit
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud attends a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova ST. PETERSBURG, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met his Russian counterpart in St. Petersburg on Thursday and called for stability in the energy sector as the Iran and Ukraine wars disrupt oil output and ex
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Arabia Highlights Sport’s Role in Promoting Dialogue at UN Event
Saudi Arabia Highlights Sport’s Role in Promoting Dialogue at UN Event | Photography: SPA NEW YORK, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil participated in a U.N. event in New York on the role of sport in promoting dialogue among peoples, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alwasil said sport is a universal language that helps build understanding, strengthen ties and promote cooperation and peace among
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Economy Minister, Canadian Trade Minister Discuss Economic Cooperation
Saudi Economy Minister, Canadian Trade Minister Discuss Economic Cooperation | Photography: SPA PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen economic, investment and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada. Th
Jun 41 min read
Saudi, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments | Photography; SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers discussed regional developments and related efforts.
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Ballooning Federation Concludes FAI Commission Meeting in AlUla
Saudi Ballooning Federation Concludes FAI Commission Meeting in AlUla | Photography: SPA ALULA, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Ballooning Federation concluded the annual meeting of the FAI Ballooning Commission in AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting brought together more than 50 international representatives and experts from 24 countries. The event included technical and organizational meetings and sessions, as well as a cultural and social pr
Jun 41 min read
Saudi, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments in the region. They also discussed continued bilateral coordination and consultation aimed at strengthening security
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King Discuss Iranian Attacks
Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King Discuss Iranian Attacks | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the Crown Prince condemned the attacks and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with Bahrain. He also affirmed the Kingdom’s support for all measures taken b
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers More Than 1,700 Artifacts at Al-Juhfah Miqat
Saudi Heritage Commission Uncovers More Than 1,700 Artifacts at Al-Juhfah Miqat RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission completed the first season of a joint scientific mission with the University of Exeter at the ancient Al-Juhfah Miqat site, uncovering more than 1,700 artifacts, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The finds included pottery, glass, stone pieces, shells and worked objects, confirming the site’s significance along the Egy
Jun 41 min read
Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, on March 12, 2024.Benoit Tessier/Reuters PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French-Iranian artist, author and women’s rights activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel memoir “Persepolis,” has died at 56, the Élysée Palace said on Thursday. The French presidency said Satrapi’s work “captivated a global audience” and described her as a major figure in French
Jun 41 min read
Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss Middle East Developments
Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss Middle East Developments DOHA, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the Middle East, Qatar News Agency reported. The two sides reviewed political and security developments in the region and regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and stability. Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of political and diplomati
Jun 41 min read
Saudi Arabia Participates as Guest of Honor at St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Saudi Arabia Participates as Guest of Honor at St. Petersburg Economic Forum ST. PETERSBURG, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia is participating as Guest of Honor at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The forum is being held in St. Petersburg under the theme “Pragmatic dialogue: the path to a stable future.” Saudi Arabia’s participation coincides with the centenary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia
Jun 41 min read
Saudi, Bahraini Foreign Ministers Discuss Iranian Attacks
Saudi, Bahraini Foreign Ministers Discuss Iranian Attacks | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to discuss Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal condemned the attacks and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s full support and solidarity with Bahrain. He also affirmed the Kingdom’s support
Jun 41 min read
Iran Supreme Leader Urges Unity Amid War With U.S. and Israel
Women walk past a banner depicting Iran's current supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei along a street Tehran on May 6.AFP/Getty Images PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called on Iranians to face the war with the United States and Israel with national unity, according to a written statement attributed to him. The statement marked the anniversary of the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder. “In confronting these hostile
Jun 41 min read
Diriyah Biennale Foundation Shortlists Four Studios for AlMusalla Prize 2027
Diriyah Biennale Foundation Shortlists Four Studios for AlMusalla Prize 2027 RIYADH, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced four architecture studios shortlisted for the AlMusalla Prize 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The prize, launched in 2024, invites architects to reimagine spaces of worship through the design of an adaptable musalla for prayer and contemplation. The shortlisted studios are Al-Jawad Pike from the United King
Jun 31 min read
Middle East States Condemn Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
Middle East States Condemn Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Middle Eastern countries condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after dozens of people were injured and at least one person was killed. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, saying they targeted civilian and vital facilities and damaged a diplomatic mission. The ministry said the attacks increased escalation, heightened tension and undermin
Jun 31 min read
Kuwait Declares Two Iranian Diplomats Persona Non Grata
Kuwait Declares Two Iranian Diplomats Persona Non Grata KUWAIT, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait declared two members of the Iranian diplomatic mission persona non grata and demanded that they leave the country, CNN reported, citing Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry. The ministry said the decision followed repeated Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones. Kuwait said the latest attacks targeted civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airp
Jun 31 min read
Trump Says He May Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid Talks
Trump at the White House, in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci WASHINGTON, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was involved in talks with Washington aimed at ending hostilities, Reuters reported, citing an interview Trump gave to the U.S. podcast “Pod Force One.” “He’s involved, absolutely,” Trump said. “I think they have a lot of respect for him.” Trump said he had heard Khamenei was n
Jun 31 min read
Kuwait Says It Intercepted 13 Ballistic Missiles, 17 Drones
Kuwait Says It Intercepted 13 Ballistic Missiles, 17 Drones KUWAIT, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s armed forces said they tracked and intercepted 13 hostile ballistic missiles and 17 hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace since dawn on Wednesday. The armed forces said debris fell in several residential areas. They said Iran targeted civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport. The attacks killed an Indian expatriate, wounded several peopl
Jun 31 min read
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