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Iran's World Cup football team leaves note in locker room thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality.Telegram/Iranian Football Federation LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s soccer team left a thank you note for World Cup host city Los Angeles after a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, keeping its hopes alive of advancing to the next round of the tournament. The handwritten note, posted on Telegram by Iran’s football federation, thanked Los Angeles for its

Lebanese President Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With US, Qatari Officials BEIRUT, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, according to the Lebanese Presidency. The talks focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, stopping Israeli military escalation and possible steps to support that process, inclu

Thunderstorms, Hail Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are forecast to continue in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, the National Center for Meteorology reported. Maximum temperatures are also expected to continue rising in the Eastern Region. The center forecast gusty winds and blowing dust in parts of the Eastern Region, as well as parts of Madinah, Hail, Tab

Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 Opens With 337 Companies From 17 Countries | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Khalil bin Salamah inaugurated Riyadh International Industry Week 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on Monday. The event, organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd., runs until June 24 and brings together companies, indust

Saudi Civil Defense Urges Installation of Smoke Detectors in Buildings RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the installation of smoke detectors in residential and commercial buildings as a measure to enhance public safety and reduce fire risks, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The directorate said smoke detectors help protect lives and property through early detection. It said the devices can limit fire damag

The speaker of the parliament of Iran, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrives at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland on Sunday.Urs Flueeler/Pool/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denounced what he described as the “desperation” of the United States after President Donald Trump threatened the Iranian delegation negotiating in Switzerland, CNN reported. Trump said the United States might “take over” the

Saudi Foreign Minister Takes Part in Cairo Meeting on Sudan and Libya | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in a meeting in Cairo with senior officials from Egypt, Türkiye and the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting included Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, Türkiye’s Minister of Foreig

Saudi Arabia Records 15,288 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations in One Week RIYADH, June 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,288 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom from June 11 to June 17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior said the violations included 7,864 residency violations, 4,576 border security violations and 2,848 labor law violatio

The Bürgenstock Resort, a venue for talks with the US and Iran, is seen in Obbuergen, Switzerland, near Lucerne, Thursday.Vadim Ghirda/AP RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Pakistan and Qatar will attend talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland on Sunday, CNN reported, citing Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The technical-level talks are set to take place in Bürgenstock, a Swiss mountain resort, the ministry said. Officials from Pakistan and Qatar will

Saudi Ambassador Presents Copy of Credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Romania Khalid Al-Shammari presented a copy of his credentials to Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting was held at the headquarters of Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the reception, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Romania and d

Romanian Referee István Kovács Appointed for 1,000th FIFA World Cup Match RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Monterrey Stadium on June 20. Kovács will be assisted by Romanian officials Ferencz Tunyogi and Mihai Marica. Costa Rican officials Juan Calderón and Juan Carlos Mora will serve as fourth official and r

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Paris Orly airport, following the G7 Summit, in Orly, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to visit Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026, Reuters reported. “We’re doing a lot of trips. We’ll going to Turkey. We’ll be going at some point during the year back to China,” Trump said on Friday at Joint Base Andrews in Mar

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Off Greece’s Crete RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Greece on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage, Reuters reported. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers, or eight miles, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The epicenter was located 69 kilometers south-southwest of Rethymno, on the island of Crete. Source: Reuters

Thunderstorms and Dusty Winds Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are expected in parts of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha regions, extending to the southern highlands of Makkah Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing the National Center for Meteorology. Gusty winds and blowing dust are also expected to continue in parts of Makkah and Madinah regions, especially in coastal areas. Over t

FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 Concludes in Rome With Focus on Capital, AI and Institutional Reform RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded in Rome with a speech by FII Institute CEO Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz, marking her first plenary address to the summit since assuming the role, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Princess Dr. Maha called on governments, investors and business leaders to treat the frameworks and roadmaps

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Niamey International Airport RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger, which resulted in several deaths and injuries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government and people of Niger. The ministry also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm position against terrorism in

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Call From Pakistan’s Prime Minister RIYADH, June 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation to the Crown Prince for Saudi Arabia’s support in achieving the memorandum of understanding between Wa