All Articles

Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan Respond to Aerial Threats as Iran Announces Regional Strikes RIYADH, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan responded to aerial threats early Monday after Iran announced a new series of strikes across the region in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian territory. Warning sirens were activated in Bahrain, while Kuwait’s military said it was responding to “hostile aerial targets.” Jordan’s armed forces intercepted four missil

Multiple Sites in Southern Iran Attacked, One Technician Killed TEHRAN, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Multiple locations across Iran’s southern Hormozgan province came under attack on Sunday, with military facilities reported hit and one telecommunications technician killed, according to Iranian state media. The attacks targeted sites in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported. Iranian authorities did not identify w

UAE, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Security | 📷WAM EL ALAMEIN, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional challenges during a meeting in El Alamein on Sunday. The talks took place during Sheikh Mohamed’s fraternal visit to Egypt and covered opportunities to expand cooperation across sect

Trump Says US Hit Iran ‘Very Hard’ as Military Reports Strikes on 140 Targets WASHINGTON, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that American forces had struck Iran “very hard” overnight, as the US military reported hitting 140 Iranian military targets in its latest round of attacks. “These people, there’s something wrong with them,” Trump told CNN’s Jake Tapper during an interview on State of the Union. “We had a deal with them yester

Saudi Arabia Records 15,430 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in One Week RIYADH, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi authorities recorded 15,430 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom from July 2 to 8, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,913 residency violations, 4,037 border security violations and 3,480 breaches of labor regulations. Border authorities apprehended 1,542 people at

Three Injured by Falling Debris During Interception Operations in Qatar DOHA, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris during interception operations in Qatar on Sunday as Iran launched attacks against US military sites across the Gulf, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said. “Three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception operations,” the ministry said in a statement. “The in

Oman and Jordan Report Drone and Missile Attacks as US-Iran Strikes Continue AMMAN/MUSCAT, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Oman and Jordan reported drone and missile attacks on Sunday as the United States and Iran exchanged another round of strikes. Three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed at several locations in Jordan early on Sunday, the Jordan News Agency reported, citing a military source. “No human casualties were reported, and damage was limited to m

DOHA, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed the country into a major economic and diplomatic power, died on Sunday at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced. “The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation,” the country’s highest g

Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in London Ahead of British Museum Exhibition LONDON, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sold-out exhibition at the British Museum, following a carefully coordinated journey from France under police escort. The 70-metre (230-foot) medieval embroidery, which depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, was transported in an air-conditioned, anti-vibration

King Salman Appoints Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources RIYADH, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a series of royal orders on Saturday restructuring leadership across Saudi Arabia’s industry, energy and military industries portfolios. Under the orders, Bandar Alkhorayef was relieved of his position as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and appointed Minister o

PARIS, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, expressed “deep concern” on Saturday over the renewed escalation between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed recent regional developments and the latest hostilities despite the agreement signed by Washington and Tehran in June. “The two leade

A man raises a picture featuring Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as mourners gather on the day of the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, in Mashhad, Iran, July 9, 2026. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis TEHRAN, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatened vengeance on Saturday for the killing of his father a

RCU Launches Khayrat AlUla Agricultural Season for 2026–2027 | 📷SPA ALULA, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched the Khayrat AlUla agricultural season for 2026–2027, advancing efforts to improve production efficiency, support farmers and strengthen the competitiveness of the governorate’s agricultural sector. The initiative forms part of RCU’s work to establish a more efficient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem through digital

Omani Troupe Performs Traditional Folk Arts at Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival RAFHA, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — An Omani troupe presented a program of traditional folk arts and poetry at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival on Friday, drawing strong audience engagement at the open-air theater in King Fahd Park. The program featured Razha and Al-Azi, two traditional Omani performance arts, alongside a selection of Omani poems. Troupe leader Nasse

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ Rating with Stable Outlook RIYADH, July 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at “A+” with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong fiscal position, substantial financial buffers and resilience amid geopolitical pressures. The rating agency said Saudi Arabia’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets remain considerably stronger than the median levels recorded across bo