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Iran Draft Ceasefire Proposal Still Under Review, Mehr Reports
Iran Draft Ceasefire Proposal Still Under Review, Mehr Reports PARIS, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s final draft proposal for an interim ceasefire agreement with the United States remains under review in Tehran and has not been sent back to mediators, CNN reported, citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency. Mehr cited an unidentified informed source as saying no official response had yet been delivered. The source said Iran was approaching the issue with “ext
Jun 21 min read


Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Ambassador Review Dates Sector Cooperation
Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Ambassador Review Dates Sector Cooperation | Photography: SPA MOSCOW, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, met Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Saudi Embassy in Moscow, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation in the dates sector and develop international partnerships supporting
Jun 21 min read


Iran Warns Northern Israel Residents Over Possible Beirut Attack
Iran Warns Northern Israel Residents Over Possible Beirut Attack PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned residents of northern Israel and military settlements to leave the area if Israel carries out a threatened attack on Beirut and its southern suburbs, CNN reported. The Iranian military headquarters accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of threatening to bomb Beirut’s Dahieh district and the Lebanese capit
Jun 11 min read


Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fire After Netanyahu Call
Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fire After Netanyahu Call WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he held a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting, CNN reported. “There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said he had also
Jun 11 min read


Countries Condemn Israeli Escalation in Lebanon
An Israeli tank takes position amid destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon, on May 31.Jalaa Marey/AFP/Getty Images PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Middle Eastern and European countries condemned Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon and called for diplomacy, CNN reported. Israel said it had increased strikes in response to ceasefire violations by Hezbollah, while the Iran-backed group said its attacks targeted Israeli forces in response to continued Is
Jun 11 min read


Iran Suspends Indirect Talks With U.S., Iranian Media Reports
A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran suspended indirect exchanges with the United States through mediators on Monday, accusing Israel of continued attacks in Lebanon and saying any ceasefire breach on one front violated the wider truce, Iranian media reporte
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Security Operations Center Receives Nearly 3 Million Emergency Calls in May
Saudi Security Operations Center Receives Nearly 3 Million Emergency Calls in May RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Security Operations received 2,966,795 calls through the unified emergency number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Region during May 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center receives emergency calls and routes them to the relevant security and service agencies through automated systems operate
Jun 11 min read


Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon
Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the targeting of civilians, destruction of densely populated areas and damage to infrastructure and key facilities. Al Yamahi said the attacks breached international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement, he warned against the consequences of continued Isr
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences Over Death of Former Yemeni President
Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences Over Death of Former Yemeni President | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Nasser Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi to offer condolences over the death of his father, former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince expressed his sympathy and prayed for mercy for the deceased. Nasser Hadi thanked the Crown Prince for
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Incursion Into Lebanon
Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Incursion Into Lebanon RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon and rejected what it called an Israeli incursion into Lebanese territory and a violation of the country’s sovereignty, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to halt the aggression and stop Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory. The minis
Jun 11 min read


Trump Names Tom Barrack Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq
Trump Names Tom Barrack Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, will also serve as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq. Trump said Washington was deepening its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Barrack will remain ambassador to Türkiye and serve with the backing of
Jun 11 min read


Saudia Finalizes Airbus Deal for 12 New Aircraft in 2026
Saudia Finalizes Airbus Deal for 12 New Aircraft in 2026 JEDDAH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudia finalized a deal with Airbus to receive 12 new aircraft in 2026 as part of its fleet expansion and modernization program, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The airline said the program aims to improve operational efficiency, expand access to new international markets and enhance the travel experience for passengers. The arrival of the Airbus A321neo marks another step
Jun 11 min read


KSrelief Distributes 25,000 Meals in Gaza
KSrelief Distributes 25,000 Meals in Gaza | Photography: SPA GAZA, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed 25,000 hot meals to vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meals were distributed through KSrelief’s central kitchen as part of the Saudi campaign to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. KSrelief said the initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks Against Kuwait
Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks Against Kuwait RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned repeated Iranian attacks against Kuwait, saying they undermined Kuwaiti sovereignty and violated international law, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry said the attacks constituted a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry said such violations jeopardize international efforts aimed at res
Jun 11 min read


Iran Blames U.S. Positions, Israeli Strikes for Slow Diplomacy
A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS RIYADH , June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on mistrust, shifting U.S. positions and continued Israeli attacks in the region, Reuters reported. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei s
Jun 12 min read


U.S. Strikes Iranian Sites as Peace Deal Details Remain Uncertain
A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States carried out several strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, U.S. Central Command said, as details of a draft peace deal with Tehran remained uncertain, AFP reported. CENTCOM said in a post on
Jun 12 min read


Kuwait Air Defences Intercept Hostile Drones and Missiles
Kuwait Air Defences Intercept Hostile Drones and Missiles KUWAIT, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s air defences engaged hostile drones and missiles early Monday, the Kuwaiti Army’s General Staff said in a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency. The General Staff said loud explosions heard in parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions. Authorities urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.
Jun 11 min read


Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot LONDON, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dua Lipa and Callum Turner married in an intimate civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on May 31, according to reports. The ceremony was attended by close family and friends, with photos showing the couple leaving the venue as guests threw confetti. Turner wore a dark navy double-breasted suit, while Lipa wore a custom ivory Schiaparelli Haute Couture suit with a tailored bla
Jun 11 min read


Saudi Arabia Concludes 1447 AH Hajj Season With No Epidemic Outbreaks
Saudi Arabia Concludes 1447 AH Hajj Season With No Epidemic Outbreaks | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia concluded the 1447 AH Hajj season without epidemic outbreaks, after receiving more than 1.7 million pilgrims and deploying large-scale health, security, transport and digital systems, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Official figures showed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj this year, including 1.54 million pilgrims arriving
May 312 min read


Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Regional Developments in Phone Call
Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Regional Developments in Phone Call JEDDAH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two leaders reviewed areas of joint cooperation and ways to support and strengthen them across several fields. They also discussed regional developments and diplomatic eff
May 311 min read
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