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Smoke rises after an explosion as a marine drone self-detonated in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta near an oil terminal, without causing any casualties, according to the defence ministry, in Constanta, Romania. Observator Antena1/Handout via REUTERS BUCHAREST, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A maritime drone self-detonated on Friday near an oil terminal in Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta, causing no casualties, Reuters reported. Romanian officials did not id

Kuwait Declares Two Iranian Diplomats Persona Non Grata KUWAIT, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait declared two members of the Iranian diplomatic mission persona non grata and demanded that they leave the country, CNN reported, citing Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry. The ministry said the decision followed repeated Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones. Kuwait said the latest attacks targeted civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airp

Trump at the White House, in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci WASHINGTON, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was involved in talks with Washington aimed at ending hostilities, Reuters reported, citing an interview Trump gave to the U.S. podcast “Pod Force One.” “He’s involved, absolutely,” Trump said. “I think they have a lot of respect for him.” Trump said he had heard Khamenei was n

Kuwait Says It Intercepted 13 Ballistic Missiles, 17 Drones KUWAIT, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s armed forces said they tracked and intercepted 13 hostile ballistic missiles and 17 hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace since dawn on Wednesday. The armed forces said debris fell in several residential areas. They said Iran targeted civilian and vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport. The attacks killed an Indian expatriate, wounded several peopl

Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash in Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 15, 2024.Denis Balibouse/Reuters/File DUBAI, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has called for a unified response from Gulf nations to ongoing attacks by Iran. Early Wednesday, Iranian missiles and drones targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, which Tehran said was in response to US strikes against coastal installations in Iran. An Iranian strike aimed at

Ukraine Says It Intercepted 40 Missiles in Russian Overnight Attack | REUTERS/Stringer BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted or neutralised 40 missiles and 602 drones during a large overnight Russian attack that included hypersonic missiles. Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles in total, the air force said. The barrage included 33 ballistic missiles and eight Zircon hypersonic missiles. Air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat t

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

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

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

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

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks as Sovereignty Violation KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory on Thursday, calling them a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and security. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry demanded that Iran immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks, holding Tehran fully responsible. The statement followed an earlier announcem

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS PARIS, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran expressed solidarity with Oman on Thursday after what it described as threats by U.S. officials, while also condemning U.S. attacks on areas in Bandar Abbas. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. strikes and voiced support for Oman in a statement. The remarks followed comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on the Strait of Hormuz, i

Iran Revolutionary Guards Target U.S. Airbase After Bandar Abbas Attack, Tasnim Reports PARIS, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted a U.S. airbase at 4:50 a.m. local time on Thursday after what they described as an early morning U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport, Tasnim news agency reported. The Revolutionary Guards did not identify the location of the U.S. airbase. The report came after Kuwait announced that its air defenses were int

Kuwait Air Defenses Intercept Missile and Drone Threats KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone threats on Thursday, the Kuwaiti army announced. The army did not identify the origin of the attacks. Any explosion sounds heard in Kuwait were the result of air-defense systems intercepting the threats, the army added.

Gusty, Dust-Stirring Winds Expected Across Several Saudi Regions | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Gusty and dust-stirring winds are expected in parts of Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Qassim, Riyadh and Eastern regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Thunderclouds accompanied by gusty winds are also expected over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha. Over the Red Sea, winds will be northwester

Saudi Royal Court Says Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh Passed Away RIYADH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Royal Court announced on Monday that Prince Nawaf bin Naif bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had passed away. The funeral prayer will be performed on Tuesday after Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia will only normalize relations with Israel once there is a pathway to a Palestinian state, source says PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will normalize relations with Israel only once there is an irreversible pathway to a Palestinian state, a Saudi source told CNN, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern countries to sign the Abraham Accords following any deal to end the Iran war. Saudi Arabia’s position remains unchanged

Director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Camera d'Or award winner for the film "Ben'imana", director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Fjord", next to cast members Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan and Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-winners of the Best Actor award winner for their roles in the film "Coward", Isaach De Bankole, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calv

Saudi king sends condolences to Kuwait emir over death of Sheikh Mohammed Al-Sabah RIYADH, May 23 — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over the death of Sheikh Mohammed Faisal Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Malik Al-Sabah. King Salman extended condolences to the Kuwaiti emir and the family of the deceased, and prayed for God’s mercy and forgiveness for him.