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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.

Grand Mosque authority launches pilot digital feedback platform for pilgrims | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 23 — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a pilot digital platform aimed at improving services for pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques. The platform allows visitors to submit real-time reports, inquiries, comments and suggestions, while also tracking the status of their requests. The authority sa

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends his party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 3, 2024 REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun PARIS, May 23 — France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday. Barrot said the move reflected growing international anger over the treatment of activists aboard a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid

Saudi Civil Defense urges safe use of electrical appliances during Hajj RIYADH, May 20 — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged pilgrims and Hajj campaign operators to use electrical appliances safely in accommodation facilities at the holy sites, SPA reported. The directorate warned against overloading electrical circuits, saying it could cause short circuits or fires. Civil Defense urged pilgrims and operators to follow safety instructions issued through

Bahrain suspends entry for non-citizens from three African countries over Ebola outbreak MANAMA, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs suspended entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda over the Ebola outbreak, BNA reported. The suspension applies from Tuesday, May 19, and follows World Health Organization updates on the outbreak and worsening conditions in the affected countr

Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones entering its airspace from Iraq RIYADH, May 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three drones after they entered the Kingdom’s airspace from Iraq on Sunday morning, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the drones were intercepted on May 17 after entering Saudi airspace from Iraqi airspace. Al-Maliki said the Ministry of Defense reserves the right

Saudi Arabia announces start of Dhu Al-Hijjah, Eid Al-Adha date RIYADH, May 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Monday, May 18, will be the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The court said Arafat Day will fall on Tuesday, May 26, while Eid Al-Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27. The announcement followed a session held by the Supreme Court’s crescent sighting department on Sunday evening to review r

Abu Dhabi says drone strike caused fire at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, no injuries or safety impact PARIS, May 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire caused by a drone strike on an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Brakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Sunday. No injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected and the Federal Authority for N

Saudi Supreme Court calls for Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent sighting RIYADH, May 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on Muslims across the kingdom to sight the Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent moon on the evening of Sunday, May 17, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The court requested that anyone who sights the crescent, whether by naked eye or through binoculars, report to the nearest court to register their testimony. It also said people may contact the near