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Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and current situation in the region. The call came as part of ongoing coordination and consultation between

Kuwait Says 63 Injured After Strikes Damage Airport KUWAIT, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s Health Ministry said 63 people were injured after strikes hit the country on Wednesday and damaged Kuwait International Airport. A ministry spokesperson said seven of the injured required major emergency surgery. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait said an Indian national was killed in the strikes. The embassy said it was in contact with the victim’s family and coordinating wit

Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash in Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 15, 2024.Denis Balibouse/Reuters/File DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has called for a unified response from Gulf nations to ongoing attacks by Iran. Early Wednesday, Iranian missiles and drones targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, which Tehran said was in response to US strikes against coastal installations in Iran. An Iranian strike aimed at

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to testify during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran still has a large number of drones, while arguing that its broader military capabilities had been weakened during the war launched by President Donald Trump in late February. “This is a pervasive problem around the world,” Rubio told memb

Saudi Traditional Arts Institute Launches Najdi Doors Training Programm | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 18-month programme in Unayzah will train Saudi participants in traditional carpentry, Najdi decoration and the craft of making doors linked to the Kingdom’s architectural heritage. The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Wrth, has opened registration for a new cohort of its apprenticeship programme specialising in carpentry arts and Na

Sharjah Brings the Story of Mleiha to Warsaw International Book Fair | Photography: WAM BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Polish edition was published by Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o. and launched during Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The event was held at Księgarnia Korekty bookstore in the Polish capital and brought together readers, publishers, cultural figures and media representatives. The programme expl

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Message From Russian Counterpart RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received the message during a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Foreig

Joshua, Prenga Launch Jeddah Heavyweight Bout in London | SPA LONDON, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — British heavyweight Anthony Joshua and Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga held the official launch press conference for their July 25 bout at Jeddah Superdome, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fight, titled “The Comeback,” will be held as part of Jeddah Calendar in collaboration with Riyadh Season and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN. The London press conferenc

Saudi Arabia Highlights Arab Group Concern Over Illicit Small Arms Trade NEW YORK, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia highlighted the Arab Group’s growing concern over illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, citing its security, humanitarian and economic consequences, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The statement was delivered before the United Nations by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Abdulaziz Alwasil. Alwasil stressed the

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Italy President on Republic Day | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Italy’s Republic Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince wished Mattarella continued health and happiness, and wished Italy’s government and people steady progress and prosperity.

King Salman Congratulates Italy President on Republic Day | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a message of congratulations to Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Italy’s Republic Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished Mattarella continued health and happiness and wished Italy’s government and people further progress and prosperity. King Salman also praised relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy

Ukraine Says It Intercepted 40 Missiles in Russian Overnight Attack | REUTERS/Stringer BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted or neutralised 40 missiles and 602 drones during a large overnight Russian attack that included hypersonic missiles. Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles in total, the air force said. The barrage included 33 ballistic missiles and eight Zircon hypersonic missiles. Air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat t

Iran Draft Ceasefire Proposal Still Under Review, Mehr Reports PARIS, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s final draft proposal for an interim ceasefire agreement with the United States remains under review in Tehran and has not been sent back to mediators, CNN reported, citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency. Mehr cited an unidentified informed source as saying no official response had yet been delivered. The source said Iran was approaching the issue with “ext

Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Ambassador Review Dates Sector Cooperation | Photography: SPA MOSCOW, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, met Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Saudi Embassy in Moscow, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in the dates sector and develop international partnerships supporting

Iran Warns Northern Israel Residents Over Possible Beirut Attack PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel and military settlements to leave the area if Israel carries out a threatened attack on Beirut and its southern suburbs, CNN reported. The Iranian military headquarters accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of threatening to bomb Beirut’s Dahieh district and the Lebanese capit

Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fire After Netanyahu Call WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he held a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting, CNN reported. “There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said he had also

A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran suspended indirect exchanges with the United States through mediators on Monday, accusing Israel of continued attacks in Lebanon and saying any ceasefire breach on one front violated the wider truce, Iranian media reporte

Saudi Security Operations Center Receives Nearly 3 Million Emergency Calls in May RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Security Operations received 2,966,795 calls through the unified emergency number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region during May 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center receives emergency calls and routes them to the relevant security and service agencies through automated systems operate