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Trump Says Venezuelan Airspace Should Be Considered Closed
WASHINGTON, November 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered “closed in its entirety,” as Reuters reported, without offering further details. The announcement caused concern in Caracas amid increased U.S. pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VEN
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Beit Jinn in Syria
RIYADH, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia condemned the attack carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the town of Beit Jinn in Rif Dimashq, Syrian Arab Republic, reiterating the Kingdom’s rejection of all Israeli violations on Syrian territory. The ministry said the Kingdom rejects attempts to undermine the security and stability of Syria and its people, stressing the need to protect the sovereignty and te
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Hong Kong Nears End of Search and Rescue Operations as Tower Fire Death Toll Rises to 94
A general view shows the damaged towers of Wang Fuk Court housing estate, where a major fire engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple blocks, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hong Kong fire authorities said they expect to conclude search and rescue operations on Friday after the city’s worst fire in nearly eight decades tore through a large apartment complex, killing at least 94 p
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Hong Kong Fire Kills 55, Nearly 300 Missing as Police Blame ‘Grossly Negligent’ Construction Firm
Firefighters work to extinguish flames as bamboo scaffolding burns across multiple buildings at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, November 27, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A massive fire that has killed at least 55 people and left nearly 300 missing at a Hong Kong apartment complex may have been caused by a “grossly negligent” construction company using unsafe materials, police said on Thursday. The bl
Nov 27, 20254 min read


Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Bangladesh; tremors felt in India
📷 DHAKA, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit Bangladesh on Friday, according to the German Research Center for Geoscience (GFZ). The quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre was near the city of Narsingdi, around 40 km (25 miles) from the capital, Dhaka. Tremors were felt in the eastern Indian states bordering Bangladesh, including in Kolkata, but there were no immedi
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strike on Sidon, Lebanese Ministry Says
📷 Damaged cars stand at the site of the Israeli strike that killed several people yesterday night, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, inside the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in the southern city of Sidon, Lebanon, November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ali Hankir RIYADH, November 19, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed 13 people and wounded several others, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Saudi Civil Defense Urges Public Caution Ahead of Expected Thunderstorms
📷SPA Riyadh, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautionary measures and remain in safe locations, advising residents to avoid valleys, areas prone to flash floods, and swimming in them, amid forecasts of thunderstorms across most regions of the Kingdom from Friday through Monday. The directorate said the Makkah Region is expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall that may cause flash flood
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Casualties Reported
📷 Wreckage lies at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia, November 11, 2025, in this still image taken from video. TV.IMEDI/Handout via REUTERS TBILISI, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A Turkish C-130 military transport plane carrying at least 20 personnel crashed in eastern Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan, officials said, as rescue teams raced to the site
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Taiwan Evacuates Over 3,000 People as Typhoon Fung-wong Nears East Coast
📷 A person holds an umbrella while walking on a road, as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches in Taipei, Taiwan, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang TAIPEI, November 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Taiwan evacuated more than 3,000 residents on Tuesday and issued a land warning as Typhoon Fung-wong approached its eastern coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to mountainous areas already battered by previous storms. “Although Fung-wong has been downgraded
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Princess Wafa bint Bandar bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Passes Away
📷SPA RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced in a statement today the death of Princess Wafa bint Bandar bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The funeral prayer will be performed tomorrow, Tuesday, after Maghrib prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Romanian Worker Dies After Tower Collapse Near Colosseum in Rome
📷 Dust rises as part of the Torre dei Conti tower collapses following an earlier partial collapse, near Via dei Fori Imperiali, near the Colosseum, in Rome, Italy, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli ROME, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A Romanian construction worker trapped for hours under the rubble of a partially collapsed medieval tower in central Rome has died, Italian and Romanian authorities confirmed on Thursday. The 66-year-old worker, identified as Oc
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Receives King of Malaysia at Al-Yamamah Palace
📷SPA RIYADH, November 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar today at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace, Riyadh. A formal reception ceremony was held, featuring the national anthems of both countries and a review of the guard of honor. The two leaders held a session of official talks in which the Crown Prince welcomed the King
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Visit White House on November 18
📷SPA WASHINGTON, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House on November 18 for an official working meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit is expected to focus on bilateral relations, regional developments, and strategic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Further details on the agenda and delegation will be announced closer to the
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 20 in Northern Afghanistan
📷 A rescuer works following an earthquake at an unidentified location in Afghanistan, in this handout image released November 3, 2025. Afghan Red Crescent/Handout Kabul, Nov 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 300, Afghan authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue in remote areas
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Royal Court Announces Passing of Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced today the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud . A funeral prayer will be held on Friday, 9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH , following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh , the Royal Court said in a statement. The statement concluded: “May God bestow upon him His vast mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction, and grant
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Netanyahu Orders Military Strikes in Gaza After Accusing Hamas of Violating Ceasefire
📷REUTERS Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had ordered the military to “carry out powerful attacks” in the Gaza Strip after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian territory. A statement released by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not specify details about the planned strikes. However, an Israeli military official said Hamas had breached the ceasefire by attack
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Two Workers Killed in Pipeline Fire at Iraq’s Zubair Oilfield, Officials Say
📷 Smoke rises from a fire at an oil pipeline in Iraq's Zubair oilfield, near Basra, Iraq October 26, 2025. REUTERS Basra, October 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least two workers were killed and five others seriously injured in an oil pipeline fire at Iraq’s Zubair oilfield on Sunday, according to oilfield officials. The blaze erupted while a group of workers were conducting welding operations near the pipeline, which transports crude oil from the Zubair field to
Oct 26, 20251 min read


Israeli Military Says It Conducted “Targeted Strike” in Central Gaza
📷 A truck transports a tank on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, in Israel, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Gaza, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Israeli military said on Saturday that its forces conducted a “targeted strike” on an individual in central Gaza who was allegedly planning to attack Israeli troops. The strike comes amid a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, more than two years after the start of t
Oct 25, 20251 min read


Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit Dies at 93
📷 Thailand's Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok January 23, 2012. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang Bangkok, October 25, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, an influential figure who combined royal grace with international style and served as a symbol of unity for decades, has died at the age of 93, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Saturday. The palace said Sirikit had been ho
Oct 25, 20252 min read


Royal Court Announces Passing of Princess Hifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir Al Saud
📷SPA Riyadh, October 24, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Royal Court announced on Friday the passing of Her Highness Princess Hifa bint Turki bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabir Al Saud. Funeral prayers will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (3 Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH), following the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh, the Royal Court said in a statement.
Oct 24, 20251 min read
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