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Iran Announces Funeral and Burial Dates for Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
A child plays in front of a banner depicting a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, before a nightly pro-government rally in northern Tehran, Iran, on June 8.Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/Getty Images RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran announced funeral and burial dates for former Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, more than three months after he was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war. Iranian state media reported that fune
Jun 141 min read
Trump Says Iran Agreement Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Denies Timeline
Trump Says Iran Agreement Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Denies Timeline RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that an agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would open to all traffic immediately after the signing. Trump wrote that he hoped the process would move quickly and smoothly, while warning that the United States had what he called “the ultimate alternative
Jun 141 min read
Saudi Midfielder Mohamed Kanno Targets New World Cup Milestone With Green Falcons
Saudi Midfielder Mohamed Kanno Targets New World Cup Milestone With Green Falcons |📷 RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi midfielder Mohamed Kanno said the Green Falcons enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high ambitions and a determination to achieve a new milestone for Saudi football. In an interview with FIFA, Kanno linked his development since the 2022 World Cup to the growth of the Saudi Pro League and the arrival of international players who have raised
Jun 131 min read
Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Moteb Al-Harbi Express Confidence Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Match Against Uruguay
Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Moteb Al-Harbi Express Confidence Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Match Against Uruguay RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi national team players Abdullah Al-Khaibari and Moteb Al-Harbi expressed confidence in the Green Falcons’ readiness for their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match against Uruguay. Speaking during a training session, Al-Khaibari highlighted the team’s work with head coach Georgios Donis through tactical meet
Jun 131 min read
Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Selected to Officiate at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Referee Abdullah Al-Shehri Selected to Officiate at 2026 FIFA World Cup | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi referee Abdullah Al-Shehri described his selection to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a major career milestone and an honor for Saudi sports. In an interview with the Saudi Press Agency, Al-Shehri framed the selection as the result of years of work, sacrifice and support. “Participating in this tournament means a great deal to me.
Jun 131 min read
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Statement With Oman Expected Soon
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a statement on future control of the Strait of Hormuz is expected soon, as discussions continue around a proposed U.S.-Iran framework agreement. Araghchi told Iranian state television that the statement would be issued jointly wit
Jun 131 min read
UAE Denies Reports of Funds Transfer to Iran
UAE Denies Reports of Funds Transfer to Iran ABU DHABI, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Arab Emirates denied reports by some international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to Iran, including claims involving $3 billion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the allegations as false and unfounded. The ministry affirmed that no frozen Iranian funds had been released, transferred or facilitated through the UAE. The ministry also cal
Jun 131 min read
Iran Says Memorandum of Understanding With U.S. Has Never Been Closer
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 22, 2025.Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has “never been closer,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday, while cautioning against speculation over the content of the agreement. Araghchi wrote on X that media outlets should avoid speculation until the agreement is finalized. He added
Jun 121 min read
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show Draws Strong Turnout at Expo Centre Sharjah
Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show Draws Strong Turnout at Expo Centre Sharjah | WAM SHARJAH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show continued to attract strong visitor turnout and international participation at Expo Centre Sharjah. The exhibition, which runs until June 14, brings together 400 exhibitors and representatives from 11 international markets. The event includes five international pavilions from Italy,
Jun 121 min read
Saudi Industry Minister Highlights Kazakhstan Role in Critical Minerals Partnerships
Saudi Industry Minister Highlights Kazakhstan Role in Critical Minerals Partnerships | 📷SPA ASTANA, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef described Kazakhstan as a trusted partner in the critical minerals sector, citing its importance for the energy transition, electricity and advanced manufacturing. The remarks came during a high-level panel discussion on global partnerships and the future of mining and min
Jun 121 min read
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished President Putin continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Russia steady progress and prosperity. Source: SPA
Jun 121 min read
King Salman Sends Congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day
King Salman Sends Congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s National Day. King Salman wished Putin continued health and happiness, and the government and people of Russia further progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also prais
Jun 121 min read
Trump Criticizes Iran Over Reported Deal Terms and Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Trump Criticizes Iran Over Reported Deal Terms and Strait of Hormuz Attacks RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran on Friday over what he described as inaccurate accounts of a proposed agreement, a day after declaring that a deal with Tehran was close to being finalized. “The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump accu
Jun 121 min read
Trump: "We ended the war with Iran today"
Trump: "We ended the war with Iran today" Paris, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had “ended the war” with Iran today, after asserting earlier that the two sides had agreed to a “very strong memorandum of understanding” to stop the fighting. “I don’t know if you heard, but we ended the war with Iran today,” President Donald Trump said on a telerally supporting Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones, who is running for gover
Jun 121 min read
Iran Warns of Severe Response if U.S. Attacks Kharg Island
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026.2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout/Reuters RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran warned that any U.S. attack on Kharg Island would trigger a severe response, after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the country’s key oil export hub. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, warned of a “firm, crushing, painful, and regret-indu
Jun 111 min read
UAE Approves AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Therapy Etcamah
UAE Approves AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Therapy Etcamah ABU DHABI, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Emirates Drug Establishment approved AstraZeneca’s Etcamah, making the UAE the first country in the world to make the treatment option available. Etcamah is an oral targeted therapy for a subset of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer who develop an ESR1 gene mutation during endocrine therapy. The treatment is used in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor a
Jun 111 min read
EDGE Launches European Defence Company Headquartered in Paris
EDGE Launches European Defence Company Headquartered in Paris ABU DHABI, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defence group EDGE launched EDGE Europe on Thursday, a French-registered commercial enterprise headquartered in Paris. The company will operate through a strategic head office in the Chaillot neighbourhood of central Paris and an engineering and manufacturing hub in Bordeaux. EDGE Europe will focus on defence technology, indus
Jun 111 min read
Global Security and Technology Summit to Be Held in Riyadh Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Patronage
Global Security and Technology Summit to Be Held in Riyadh Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Patronage RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Global Security and Technology Summit will be held in Riyadh from December 18 to 20 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Ministry of Interior will organize the summit in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy. Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed gratitude to the Crown Pri
Jun 111 min read
Trump Warns of More Powerful U.S. Strikes on Iran
Trump Warns of More Powerful U.S. Strikes on Iran RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran would face more powerful U.S. military strikes, after saying Washington would hit the country “very hard” as the two sides continued exchanging fire. “There will be more bombing tonight,” Trump told Fox News in a phone interview, adding that the bombs would be “bigger, more powerful.” The remarks followed a Truth Social post
Jun 111 min read
Trump Threatens U.S. Action Against Kharg Island and Iranian Oil Infrastructure
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, on February 25.2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout/Reuters RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to take Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, while warning that the United States would hit Iran “very hard” as strikes continued between the two countries. Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, handles about 90% of Iran’s crude exports and is cons
Jun 111 min read
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