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U.S. Strikes Iranian Sites as Peace Deal Details Remain Uncertain
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 WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States carried out several strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, U.S. Central Command said, as details of a draft peace deal with Tehran remained uncertain, AFP reported. CENTCOM said in a post on
Jun 12 min read


Kuwait Air Defences Intercept Hostile Drones and Missiles
Kuwait Air Defences Intercept Hostile Drones and Missiles KUWAIT, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s air defences engaged hostile drones and missiles early Monday, the Kuwaiti Army’s General Staff said in a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency. The General Staff said loud explosions heard in parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions. Authorities urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.
Jun 11 min read


Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot LONDON, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married in an intimate civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31, according to reports. The ceremony was attended by close family and friends, with photos showing the couple leaving the venue as guests threw confetti. Turner wore a dark navy double-breasted suit, while Lipa wore a custom ivory Schiaparelli Haute Couture suit with a tailored bla
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Concludes 1447 AH Hajj Season With No Epidemic Outbreaks
Saudi Arabia Concludes 1447 AH Hajj Season With No Epidemic Outbreaks | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia concluded the 1447 AH Hajj season without epidemic outbreaks, after receiving more than 1.7 million pilgrims and deploying large-scale health, security, transport and digital systems, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Official figures showed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj this year, including 1.54 million pilgrims arriving
May 312 min read


Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Regional Developments in Phone Call
Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Regional Developments in Phone Call JEDDAH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders reviewed areas of joint cooperation and ways to support and strengthen them across several fields. They also discussed regional developments and diplomatic eff
May 311 min read


UAE Advises Against Travel to Uganda, Congo and South Sudan Over Ebola
UAE Advises Against Travel to Uganda, Congo and South Sudan Over Ebola ABU DHABI, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates advised its citizens and residents against travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan unless absolutely necessary, citing the evolving public health situation related to Ebola virus disease, WAM reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged UAE nationals currently in the three countries to exercise cauti
May 311 min read


Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession
Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of an initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possession by individuals until June 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The previous deadline was the end of May. The center said the extension followed requests from beneficiaries seeking additional time to document ownership.
May 311 min read


Saudi Arabia Develops AI Platform to Support Hajj Security Operations
Saudi Arabia Develops AI Platform to Support Hajj Security Operations | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security, has developed an AI-powered platform to support security and operational work at the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The smart “Roya” platform uses artificial intelligence, remote sensing and geogra
May 311 min read


Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion
Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi handicrafts section at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 is presenting traditional crafts from different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The section is part of Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor at the fair. The display includes Sadu weaving, Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi
May 311 min read


Israeli Troops Capture Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon Push
Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli troops seized Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, marking a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The Israeli military said the operation focused on taking control
May 311 min read


Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair
Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osamah Al-Ahmadi visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom’s participation is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Al
May 301 min read


Saudi Arabia Records 8,090 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations
Saudi Arabia Records 8,090 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 8,090 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns held from May 21 to 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior recorded 4,266 residency violations, 2,653 border security violations and 1,171 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,176 people attempting to enter
May 301 min read


Qatar Amir Congratulates Saudi Leaders on Successful Hajj Season
Qatar Amir Congratulates Saudi Leaders on Successful Hajj Season | Photography: SPA DOHA, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the success of the 1447 AH Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In two messages, Sheikh Tamim wished Saudi Arabia continued progress and prosperity. Qatar’s Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Mini
May 301 min read


Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah
Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab in Makkah to discuss cooperation and security coordination between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed existing areas of cooperation and several issues of mutual interest. Khattab praised Saudi Arabia’s or
May 291 min read


Saudi Arabia Opens Guest of Honor Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair
Saudi Arabia Opens Guest of Honor Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion as Guest of Honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The Kingdom’s pavilion presents Saudi Arabia’s cultural and literary landscape through panel discussions, poetry evenings, li
May 291 min read


Kuwait Amir Congratulates King Salman on Successful Hajj Season
Kuwait Amir Congratulates King Salman on Successful Hajj Season | Photography: SPA KUWAIT, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the success of this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a message to King Salman, Sheikh Meshal praised the care provided by the King, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi government during the 1447 AH Hajj season. He comme
May 291 min read


Putin Warns Against Any Attack on Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow had the means to destroy anyone attempting to attack Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, Reuters reported. Putin was responding to remarks by Lithuanian Foreign M
May 291 min read


Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation
Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya in Makkah to discuss security cooperation and coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed several issues of mutual interest. Al-Faraya praised Saudi Arabia’s services for p
May 291 min read


Iran Does Not Plan to Move Enriched Uranium Abroad, Official Reports
May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran does not intend to transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium to another country, state-affiliated Mizan News Agency reported, citing Russian state media. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, made the remarks in an interview with Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti, Mizan reported. “Tehran does not intend to transfer its enriched uranium to a third country,” Azizi was quoted as saying. The i
May 291 min read


Qatar Emir, U.S. President Discuss Middle East De-Escalation
Qatar Emir, U.S. President Discuss Middle East De-Escalation DOHA, May 29 (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 and efforts to reduce escalation, Qatar News Agency reported. The call addressed political and security developments in the region, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening stability. Sheikh Tamim stresse
May 291 min read
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