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RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the government to immediately take measures against those deemed a threat to national security, including stripping citizenship from those "who don't deserve it," the state-run Bahrain News Agency reported. The king ordered action against "those who have betrayed the nation or undermined its security and stability," the agency said. "The situation is still delicate," he was quo

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned Saturday that holders of visit visas are not entitled to perform Hajj, announcing fines of up to SAR 20,000 for violators. The penalty applies to visit visa holders who enter, attempt to enter, or remain in Makkah and the holy sites between the first day of Dhul-Qi'dah and the end of the 14th day of Dhul-Hijjah. Residents and overstayers who attempt to perform Hajj without auth

📷SPA RIYADH, April 19 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as well as issues of common interest.

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Saturday an attack targeting the French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which killed one French soldier and wounded several others. The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence and reiterated its support for UNIFIL, stressing the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable a

SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Kuwait issued a joint statement Saturday condemning Israel's announcement of the appointment of a diplomatic representative to Somaliland, calling it a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministers said the move constitutes a breach of the principles of

SPA MAKKAH, April 18 — Makkah marked World Heritage Day on Friday by highlighting efforts to preserve its historical, cultural and architectural legacy. Authorities continue to support initiatives aimed at protecting both tangible and intangible heritage through restoration and rehabilitation programs, as well as cultural events and interactive exhibitions. The city is home to historic districts, sites linked to early Islamic history, and museums and cultural centers that hel

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY LONDON, April 18 — It could take about two years for Middle East energy output disrupted by the conflict in the region to return to pre-war levels, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said in an interview published on Friday. Birol told Switzerland’s Neue Zue

NEW DELHI, April 18 — India summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi on Saturday after two Indian-flagged vessels were forced to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, according to a statement from India’s External Affairs Ministry. India’s foreign secretary conveyed New Delhi’s “deep concern” over the incident to the Iranian envoy, the ministry said. According to the statement, the Indian official also noted that T

PARIS, April 18 — The Israeli military said it carried out aerial and ground strikes in southern Lebanon after identifying what it described as several incidents in which militants violated the ceasefire by approaching areas near Israeli troops. In a statement, the military said the militants approached from the north toward what it referred to as a “Yellow Line,” a term it mentioned publicly for the first time. The 10-day ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donal

PARIS, April 18 — A French soldier serving with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon was killed and three others were injured in an attack on Saturday morning, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban. “Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah,” Macron said in a social media post. France is demanding that Lebanes

RIYADH, April 18 — Saudi authorities recorded 14,487 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the kingdom between April 9 and 15, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the Ministry of Interior. The total included 7,911 residency violations, 3,588 border security violations and 2,988 labor-related violations. Border authorities also apprehended 1,382 people attempting to enter Saudi Arabia illegally, including 38%

SPA RIYADH, April 18 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting in Antalya attended by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers discussed the latest regional developments, including support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts and its push for a permanent ceasefire between Iran and the United States. According to the report, the efforts were aimed at helping de-esca

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the start of the war causing chaos in global oil markets, would be opened for the remaining period of the ceasefire. In a social media post, Abbas Araghchi linked the announcement to the declaration of a 10-day truce in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which was announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday and came into force earl

Burj Al Arab stands, after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky DUBAI, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel will shut its doors for an 18-month renovation — its first since opening in 1999 — a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, as the broader regional tourism sector grapples with the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The hotel's

BRUSSELS, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirmed on Thursday that the security of the Gulf region and Europe are inseparable, declaring the European Union’s full solidarity with the Gulf Cooperation Council and its member states in the face of what she described as unjustified Iranian aggression. Von der Leyen made the remarks following a meeting in Brussels with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer RIYADH, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israel's military told residents of southern Lebanon early Friday to remain north of the Litani River, as its forces held their positions in the country despite a ceasefire taking effect. Arabic-language military spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that the deployment was a response to ongoing Hezbollah militant activity, whic

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium buried under damaged nuclear sites, a statement that would amount to a major concession from Tehran if confirmed, though neither Iran not intermediary countries have corroborated the assertion. Trump made the remarks to reporters before departing for Las Vegas, describing the materials as “nuclear dust” - his shorthand for

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, April 16 — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could be extended by mutual agreement, while Israel retains the right to take what the United States described as necessary self-defense measures during the truce. The six-point memorandum of understanding is due to take effect at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday. The statement describes the initial ceasefire as a gesture int

SPA TABUK, April 16 — A cultural evening was held in Tabuk to mark World Art Day, bringing together people interested in visual arts and culture in the region. The event, titled “The Alphabet of the Brush… When Color Becomes a Universal Language,” was organized by the Cultural Club in Tabuk, the literary partner of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. Discussions during the evening focused on visual art as a tool of cultural expression and its role in docume