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India Urges U.S. to Stop Vessel Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz After Seafarers Killed RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - India called on the United States to stop attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a U.S. strike on an Iran-linked oil tanker. India lodged a strong protest with Washington after the attack on the MT Settebello, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a press briefing on Th

Kuwait Says Air Traffic Has Returned to Normal After Precautionary Measures KUWAIT CITY, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday that air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace had returned to normal after the circumstances requiring earlier precautionary measures ended. The authority confirmed that normal operations had resumed at Kuwait International Airport, with flights operating according to approved schedules. PACA i

Iranian Authority Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Until Further Notice RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, citing the exchange of fire with the United States. The authority, which was established last month to oversee a new transit protocol in the waterway, linked the decision to tensions created by U.S. military action in the region and

Jordan Intercepts 20 Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Azraq RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate at dawn on Thursday, the country’s National Center for Security and Crises Management announced. Jordanian air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft carried out the interceptions. No casualties or material damage resulted from falling shrapnel, ac

Three Indian Seafarers Confirmed Dead After U.S. Strike on Iran-Linked Tanker RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead after a U.S. strike on an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced. The seafarers had initially been reported missing aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello before their bodies were located and identified. Sonowal described the incide

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that continued attacks on the sovereignty of the three countries would increase regional tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for calm, avoiding escalation and giving priority to diplomacy. The ministry urged a return to constructive negotiati

U.S. Launches Second Day of Strikes Against Targets in Iran RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United States began a second consecutive day of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Wednesday, U.S. Central Command announced. CENTCOM said the strikes were launched at 5:15 p.m. ET at the direction of President Donald Trump. The command described the operation as additional self-defense strikes in response to what it called Iran’s “unwarranted and continued

Crown Prince Directs Resumption of Lebanese Exports to Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia will resume Lebanese exports to the Kingdom under a directive from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan conveyed the directive during a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The directive followed a request from Lebanese President Josep

Riyadh Air Launches Inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight to London Heathrow RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Air launched its inaugural flight from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, marking the debut of the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The flight, RX401, arrived in London at 7:30 a.m. local time, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier and a subsidiary of the

Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show Opens at Expo Centre Sharjah | 📷WAM SHARJAH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opens at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 local and international exhibitors from 19 countries. The exhibition, organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will run from June 10 to 14. The event will feature gold and jewellery manufac

Emirates and Real Madrid Renew Sponsorship Partnership Until 2031 | 📷WAM PARIS, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership until 2031, extending one of football’s highest-profile sponsorship agreements. The renewal will keep Emirates as Official Main Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of Real Madrid’s men’s and women’s teams. Emirates branding will continue to appear on player jerseys, training kits and team staff appa

Prince Turki bin Faisal Says Faith and Ethics Are Key to Addressing Global Challenges | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, said faith and ethics are essential foundations for addressing global challenges. Prince Turki made the remarks during the opening session of the international meeting “From Interfaith Dialogue to Multi-Faith Engagement,” hosted by

King Salman Appoints Nine Judges as Supreme Court Members RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order appointing nine judges as members of the Supreme Court. The judges hold the rank of chief judge of a court of appeal. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their cont

Pottery Painting Corner Brings Heritage Art to Arar Visitors | 📷SPA The interactive art corner in Arar highlighted local creativity, heritage-inspired design and the role of handmade crafts in preserving cultural memory. A traditional pottery and householdware painting corner attracted visitors at the first Badnah Tourism Diversity Forum in Arar, offering an interactive art experience that combined visual art with local heritage. The corner was presented by Saudi artist Shah

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Manama for GCC Ministerial Council Meeting MANAMA, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Manama on Wednesday to participate in the 167th session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The meeting is chaired by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who currently holds the council presidency. Foreign ministers of GCC member states are attendin

Saudi Industry Minister Discusses Industrial and Mining Cooperation at Astana Financial Centre ASTANA, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef visited the Astana International Financial Centre and discussed industrial and mining cooperation with its governor, Renat Bekturov. The meeting reviewed opportunities to expand economic and investment partnerships between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan in prior

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” after what he described as delays in negotiations, following a new wave of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been gr

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran is reviewing its diplomatic path with the United States after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, warning that negotiations could not advance amid repeated ceasefire violations. Baghaei accused Washington of undermining diplomacy through contradictory messages, shifting positions and attacks. He also accused I

Riyadh Art Installs Two New Permanent Public Artworks in Capital RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Art has installed two new permanent public artworks in the Saudi capital, expanding its citywide collection as part of efforts to integrate art into public spaces. The two works are “Running Beyond” by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and “Family Tree” by Indian artist Subodh Gupta, according to the Saudi Press Agency. “Running Beyond” has been installed on the

Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Award Honors Third Edition Winners in Riyadh | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Award honored the winners of its third edition during a ceremony held at Al Yamamah University in Riyadh. Three initiatives and entities were recognized in the literature, development and management, and volunteering categories, with total prize money of SAR300,000. Adab digital platform won the literature category, while Falak I