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UAE Advises Against Travel to Uganda, Congo and South Sudan Over Ebola ABU DHABI, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates advised its citizens and residents against travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan unless absolutely necessary, citing the evolving public health situation related to Ebola virus disease, WAM reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged UAE nationals currently in the three countries to exercise cauti

Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of an initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possession by individuals until June 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The previous deadline was the end of May. The center said the extension followed requests from beneficiaries seeking additional time to document ownership.

Saudi Arabia Develops AI Platform to Support Hajj Security Operations | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security, has developed an AI-powered platform to support security and operational work at the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The smart “Roya” platform uses artificial intelligence, remote sensing and geogra

Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi handicrafts section at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 is presenting traditional crafts from different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The section is part of Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor at the fair. The display includes Sadu weaving, Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli troops seized Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, marking a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The Israeli military said the operation focused on taking control

Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osamah Al-Ahmadi visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom’s participation is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Al

Saudi Arabia Records 8,090 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 8,090 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns held from May 21 to 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior recorded 4,266 residency violations, 2,653 border security violations and 1,171 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,176 people attempting to enter

Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab in Makkah to discuss cooperation and security coordination between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed existing areas of cooperation and several issues of mutual interest. Khattab praised Saudi Arabia’s or

Saudi Arabia Opens Guest of Honor Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion as Guest of Honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. The Kingdom’s pavilion presents Saudi Arabia’s cultural and literary landscape through panel discussions, poetry evenings, li

Kuwait Amir Congratulates King Salman on Successful Hajj Season | Photography: SPA KUWAIT, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the success of this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a message to King Salman, Sheikh Meshal praised the care provided by the King, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi government during the 1447 AH Hajj season. He comme

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow had the means to destroy anyone attempting to attack Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, Reuters reported. Putin was responding to remarks by Lithuanian Foreign M

Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya in Makkah to discuss security cooperation and coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed several issues of mutual interest. Al-Faraya praised Saudi Arabia’s services for p

May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran does not intend to transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium to another country, state-affiliated Mizan News Agency reported, citing Russian state media. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, made the remarks in an interview with Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti, Mizan reported. “Tehran does not intend to transfer its enriched uranium to a third country,” Azizi was quoted as saying. The i

Qatar Emir, U.S. President Discuss Middle East De-Escalation DOHA, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the Middle East and efforts to reduce escalation, Qatar News Agency reported. The call addressed political and security developments in the region, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening stability. Sheikh Tamim stresse

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Belgian Counterpart in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot on the sidelines of an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Cyprus, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Belgium and discussed regional developments and efforts

Saudi Arabia Continue New York Camp Ahead of Ecuador Friendly | Photography: SPA NEW YORK, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s national football team continued its training camp in New York City ahead of an international friendly against Ecuador, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The camp is part of the fourth and final phase of the team’s preparation programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad is scheduled to hold a training session at the New York City

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States warned Oman against any direct or indirect involvement in efforts to impose a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would penalize any partners involved. “The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Treasury Se

A fire burns on the roof of a 10-story block of flats after a drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion and injuring two people, near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, in this handout image released on May 29, 2026. Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU)/Handout via REUTERS BUCHAREST, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A Russian drone hit an apartment block in southeastern Romania during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine, injuri

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters/File PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy fired warning shots at four vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing a post on an IRGC-affiliated Telegram account. The vessels were trying to pass through the waterway “without prior coordination or authorization,” the post said. The IRGC said the exchange of fire was t