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Saudi-Led Coalition Begins Protection Measures for Vessels Transiting Bab el-Mandeb RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has begun implementing measures to protect its commercial vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following threats issued by the Houthis, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki said the Joint Forces Command would take “firm and resolute” operational measures consistent with customary

GACA, Vertical Aerospace Sign Agreement to Advance Saudi Air Mobility Sector | 📷SPA FARNBOROUGH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation signed a memorandum of understanding with Vertical Aerospace to support the regulatory and operational foundations of the Kingdom’s advanced air mobility sector. The agreement was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom, in the presence of GACA President

Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain DOHA, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned in the strongest terms renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a flagrant violation of both countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter and the principle

Yemen’s Houthis Announce Naval Blockade on Saudi Shipping, Raising Threat to Red Sea Trade PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to open another front in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. The announcement raises new risks for global energy supplies and maritime trade beyond the Gulf, particularly after the effective closure of the Str

US Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly in sync after aerial refueling during an exercise over an undisclosed location in 2024.Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes/US Air Force/File WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United States plans to deploy additional fighter aircraft and aerial refuelling tankers to the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a US official. Additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets are expected to be transferred from bases in Europe,

Air France Suspends Flights to Riyadh and Dubai as Regional Security Deteriorates PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Air France suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai on Monday as the security situation across the Middle East continued to deteriorate. Flights to and from Riyadh will remain suspended through July 25, while services to and from Dubai have been halted through July 28, the airline said. Air France also extended its suspension of Beirut services until Aug

Saudi Operating Revenues Index Rises 11.4% in May, GASTAT Says RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s operating revenues index increased by 11.4% in May compared with the same month of 2025, supported by growth across several economic sectors, the General Authority for Statistics said on Monday. Mining and quarrying recorded the strongest annual increase at 38.7%, followed by financial and insurance activities at 12.9% and manufacturing at 9.6%. Operatin

A file photo shows the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei spokesperson delivering his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran, on June 1.Foad Ashtari/SOPA Images/Shutterstock/File PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran will not implement the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States last month because Washington violated its commitments, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. “The other side not only failed to implement it

Pentagon Identifies Two US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Air Base WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The US Department of Defense on Monday identified two American soldiers killed following an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed as a result of Friday’s attack. Gonzales died on Friday, while Feehan die

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Regional Escalation with Qatari, Jordanian and Egyptian Counterparts RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received separate telephone calls from his counterparts in Qatar, Jordan and Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments. The calls involved Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian

Saudi Arabia Launches 365-Day Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from its date of issuance, allowing holders to enter the Kingdom several times and remain for a cumulative maximum of 90 days. Travellers must purchase a service package from an approved provider through the Nusuk platform for every visit. The duration of each package canno

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability. Presid

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the match as Spain's Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal celebrate winning the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli EAST RUTHERFORD, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain defeated 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to cl

Sirens Sound in Jordan as Israel Reports Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Aqaba AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Warning sirens sounded across Jordan on Sunday afternoon as the Israeli military reported that Iran had launched missiles toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba. Witnesses in Aqaba reported hearing several explosions, although it was not immediately clear whether they were caused by missile interceptions or impacts. Jordanian authorities had not immedi

UAE Calls for Immediate End to Regional Hostilities and Return to Negotiations ABU DHABI, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern on Sunday over the latest regional developments and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, maximum restraint and a swift return to negotiations. The UAE warned against allowing the escalation to pull the region into further violence and instability, saying restraint was necessary to prevent danger

A satellite image shows smoke billowing near an oil facility in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, July 18.European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2/Reuters KUWAIT CITY, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran attacked a Kuwaiti power generation and water desalination plant on Sunday for the second consecutive day, damaging numerous electricity-generating units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry described the strike as a “heinous” attack a

Jordan Denies Aqaba Airport and Seaport Were Evacuated Over Security Threat AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Jordan’s government denied on Sunday that Aqaba International Airport and the city’s seaport had been evacuated, contradicting an earlier security notice issued by the US Embassy in Amman. “No potential threats have been recorded by the relevant Jordanian authorities in the past few hours,” government spokesperson Dr. Mohammad Al-Momani said. “The authoriti

Aqaba Airport and Seaport Evacuated Over ‘Specific and Credible Threat,’ US Embassy Says AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Aqaba’s international airport and seaport have been evacuated following what the US Embassy in Jordan described on Sunday as a “specific and credible threat.” The embassy strongly advised US citizens to avoid travelling to either facility. Jordanian authorities had not immediately commented on the reported evacuations. Located on the Red Sea, A