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Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Drone Launch Toward Makkah RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned the launch of a drone that its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said was sent by the Houthis toward Makkah on September 15. The ministry praised the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for intercepting and destroying the drone before it entered Makkah’s restricted airspace. It described the incident as the second attempt to target Makkah, following an

Saudi Arabia Says Red Sea Maritime Security Is a Shared International Responsibility UNITED NATIONS, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting maritime corridors and ensuring freedom of navigation were shared international responsibilities as it warned of threats to shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwas

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone South of Makkah, Coalition Says RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone south of Makkah on Tuesday evening before it entered the city’s prohibited airspace, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. Official Spokesperson for the Coalition Major General Turki Al-Malki said the drone was launched by the Houthi militia and was intercep

Saudi Arabia Holds Off on Response After Drones From Iraq Target East-West Pipeline RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said it would hold off on responding to a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline after Iraq’s prime minister requested time for his government to take measures to prevent attacks from Iraqi territory. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the targeting of the pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions by several dr

Norway’s Princess Astrid Passes Away at 94, Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral OSLO, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s royal palace announced that Princess Astrid passed away on Friday at the age of 94, two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, King Harald. Wednesday’s funeral was the princess’s last public appearance. Harald passed away last month aged 89, following a reign of more than 35 years. "Throughout her long life, Princess

Saudi Royal Court Announces the Passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud JEDDAH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday after Asr prayers at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said. Source: SPA

Yemen Coalition Says It Will Respond to Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Cities RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it would respond to Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jazan on Wednesday, according to its spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Malki. Al-Malki said the Houthis launched the attacks on September 9 and were continuing to target Saudi Arabia’s national as

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan, Calls for Immediate Halt RIYADH, September 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia strongly condemned continued Iranian attacks on Jordan and called for an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks against the kingdom and other countries in the region, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Jordan and its people over any measures taken in response to the attacks. It descr

UAE Declines Comment on Speculation Over Conversations Between Government Leaders ABU DHABI, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has said it does not comment on media reports or speculation concerning conversations between government leaders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement on Tuesday amid reports alleging that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a po

Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Attacks, Affirms Right to Defend Its Sovereignty RIYADH, September 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran that injured 73 civilians, including women and children. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned continued Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and threats to the fr

Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Attacks Injure 73 Civilians in Four Cities RIYADH, September 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Houthi attacks on four Saudi cities injured 73 civilians, including women and children. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki said the attacks targeted civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. Al-Malki described the attacks as an escalation and a threat

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Issues New Security Alert RIYADH, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance amid renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran. In a security alert dated September 1, the embassy said tensions across the Middle East had created a complex security environment with the potential for unexpected escalation. Americans currently in Saudi Arab

Kuwait Says Iranian Drone Struck Residential Complex, No Injuries Reported KUWAIT CITY, September 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A fire broke out at a residential complex in Kuwait’s Capital Governorate after the site was struck by what authorities identified as an Iranian drone, the Kuwait Fire Force said. Firefighting teams contained the blaze, which began before dawn on Wednesday, according to Fire Force spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Gharib. Crews from th

STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN//Getty Images A closeup of the necklace taken at the Grande Galerie de l’Evolution of the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris in 2020. VIENNA, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two unidentified men stole a historic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts at approximately 14:00 on August 27, prompting an extensive police search. The men entered the museum during public opening hours before one of them used a hammer t

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives for the gala dinner in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace as part of the celebrations for Sweden's King Carl Gustaf's 80th birthday, in Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2026. Christine Olsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS OSLO, August 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Haakon VIII became Norway’s king on Friday following the death of King Harald V, assuming a public role he spent years struggling to accept. He is the country’s fourth monarch si

Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile West of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63 nautical miles west of Saudi Arabia’s port city of Yanbu, causing a fire on the vessel’s main deck, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. All crew members are safe and accounted for, according to UKMTO. No environmental impact has been reported. “Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any su

BREAKING: Dust, Strong Winds and Near-Zero Visibility Expected in Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — August 21, 2026 — Saudi Arabia Breaking News: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned that Riyadh Region will be affected by dust, strong winds and near-zero horizontal visibility on Friday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The weather conditions are expected to persist from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., affecting Riyadh and surrounding governorates. The wa

Saudi Arabia Records 14,542 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior recorded 14,542 residency, labor and border security violations during inspection campaigns conducted across the Kingdom from August 6 to 12. The total comprised 7,216 residency violations, 3,843 border security violations and 3,483 labor violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,457 people attempting to enter the