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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Phone Call From Bahrain’s King Hamad RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region. They also discussed a number of topi

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after he claimed she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit, Reuters reported. Meloni sa

FII PRIORITY Europe Opens in Rome With Focus on Investment, Technology and Economic Growth | SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The first day of FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded at the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, bringing together heads of state, sovereign wealth funds, global banking executives and industry leaders to discuss the future of economic growth in Europe, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The summit is hosted by the FII Institute unde

King Salman Congratulates Spain’s King Felipe VI on Accession Anniversary RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, the Saudi Press Agency reported. King Salman wished King Felipe VI continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity. The

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to members of the media outside the Capitol in Washington, DC, Thursday.Alex Wong/Getty Images RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the agreement with Iran, calling it a “fiasco” and arguing that President Donald Trump “gave away the store,” CNN reported. “This is not the art of the deal. This is the art of surrender,” Schumer said. “Trump didn’t get peace through stren

Riyadh Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Dubai | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air has launched daily direct flights between Riyadh and Dubai, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Flight RX243 departed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh at 2:05 p.m. local time and arrived at Dubai International Airport at 5:00 p.m. local time. The return flight, RX244, departs Dubai at 6:30 p.m

Iran Warns of Reciprocal Response if US Violates Peace Agreement RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s National Security Council has prepared a plan for a “reciprocal response” if the United States violates the peace agreement, CNN reported, citing Iranian state media. The council said in a statement reported by IRIB news that it would “not rest until the full rights of the Iranian nation have been restored.” The statement warned that if any deviation or viola

Saudi Arabia and Seven Countries Condemn Settler Violence Against Palestinians in West Bank RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye condemned continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a joint statement, the ministers condemned recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the v

Saudi 911 Security Operations Centers Handle More Than 210 Million Calls | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Unified Security Operations Centers have handled more than 210 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Center for Security Operations has supported safety, security and quality of life across the Kingdom through the Ministry of Interior’s Unified Security Operat

Saudi Air Navigation Services Earns IATA Recognition | SPA RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Air Transport Association commended Saudi Arabia’s air traffic management efficiency during recent geopolitical developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. IATA praised the Kingdom’s aviation sector for its operational readiness and its ability to maintain air traffic flow and operational continuity while adhering to safety, security and

UAE sets minimum age of 15 for children's social media use ABU DHABI, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms, state news agency WAM reported. The resolution sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 and prohibits children below that age from creating, using or operating person

Saudi Arabia Rises to 13th in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook RIYADH, June 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia rose four places in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking 13th globally among 70 economies and third among G20 economies. The annual yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development, is one of the main global benchmarks for assessing national competitiveness. The Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center monit

Saudi, Austrian Foreign Ministers Review Ties and Welcome U.S.-Iran Agreement | 📷SPA VIENNA, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna on Wednesday, where the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across several fields. The meeting addressed efforts to expand cooperation be

Trump says no plans to punish those responsible for US strike against Iranian school RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that “mistakes are made” when asked about a U.S. strike on an Iranian school during the first day of the war against Iran, but said he did not plan to hold anyone in his administration accountable while the incident remains under investigation. “No. If it was a fault, and as you know, that’s under investig

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17.Christian Hartmann/Reuters RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron said it was vital that Iran, Hezbollah and Israel do not resume fighting, while voicing support for a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the war. Macron made the remarks in his closing statement at the G7 Summit in France. On Russia’s war in Ukr

UAE, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Regional Developments on Sidelines of G7 Summit RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders reviewed relations between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt and discussed expanding cooperation in several sectors to support the development priorities of both countries. They al