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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

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

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

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins EU Gymnich Meeting in Cyprus | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Thursday in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers, known as Gymnich, in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was held under the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Talks focused on regional developments, their geopolitical repercussions and

Princess Muna Al-Hussein Honoured in Bucharest During Visit to Romania | Photography: Romanian Royal Family The mother of King Abdullah II of Jordan received the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and attended events dedicated to nursing education and professional development. Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein, mother of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, visited Romania, where she was honoured for her longstandi

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Transavia France said it would cancel some flights in May and June because of rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The low-cost carrier, part of the Air France-KLM group, said the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its impact on aviation fuel prices had forced the cancellations. French media said the cancellations represented less than 2% of the airline’s May and June flight programme. Tran

SPA RIYADH, April 15 - Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative Institute said on Wednesday it would hold its Priority Europe Summit in Rome from June 17 to 19, bringing together global leaders to examine how capital can support Europe's competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world. Held under the theme "Reimagining Europe: Capital, Sovereignty, and Strategic Independence," the summit will bring together policymakers, investors, innovators

BRUSSELS, April 7, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The European Union will introduce the mandatory Carrier Interface application from April 10 to verify travellers’ eligibility to enter Schengen countries, as part of a broader rollout of border modernisation measures. Operators are in the final stages of technical and operational preparations, while the eu-LISA Carrier Working Group and the European Commission continue to address remaining technical and implementation issues. Ca

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sits for an interview in New York in September. John Lamparski/Getty Images/FILE RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned European leaders that any intervention in the war would carry “dangerous consequences,” according to an Iranian account of a phone call with European Council President António Costa. The warning came during a call in which Pezeshkian also accused the European Union

Air Force One departs from Sigonella Air Force Base in Sigonella, Sicily, Italy, May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, an official said. The aircraft were intended to land at the base before continuing toward the region, the official said, adding that the case involved U.S. bombers. U

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turkey said NATO air and missile defence assets in the eastern Mediterranean neutralized a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry. The ministry said the incident marked the fourth time a suspected Iranian ballistic munition had been intercepted by NATO defences in Turkey. A NATO spokesperson also confirmed that the alliance had succ

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain's King Felipe VI expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a phone call with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, SPA reported on Monday. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security. King Felipe VI also voiced Spain’s support for the measures taken by t

Pope Leo at the Vatican, March 15, 2026. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS Riyadh, March 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pope Leo renewed his call for a ceasefire as the war involving Iran expanded, warning that hatred and violence were worsening and urging authorities to pursue dialogue instead of weapons. Speaking to journalists as he left his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Leo said he was concerned by what he described as the rising level of animosity in the

SPA JEDDAH, March 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Belgium’s King Philippe, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held separate phone calls with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, expressing support for the kingdom as regional tensions escalated. The calls focused on developments in the region and their impact on regional and international security, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In his call with the crown prince,

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a press conference following an extraordinary cabinet meeting about the energy crisis at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, on Friday. AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday his government had agreed to propose a temporary rent freeze as part of a new package of measures aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the war with Iran. Sanchez said the measur

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in Dresden began evacuating large parts of the city center Wednesday after the discovery of an unexploded British World War II bomb, according to reports. The 250-kilogram (551-pound) explosive device was found near the site of the former Carola Bridge, which collapsed into the Elbe River in 2024. Local authorities said the evacuation is the largest carried out in Dresden for such an incident, affecting around

Brussels, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Countries across Europe and the Middle East reacted on Monday to the escalating conflict triggered by Saturday’s U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, with several urging diplomacy and others focusing on security and energy risks. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a phone call that diplomacy should be given a chance to secure lasting regional peace, according to the Turkish presidenc

London, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – European natural gas futures surged 42 percent on Monday after QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas production amid fighting in the Middle East, tightening concerns over global supply. The April contract rose to 45.46 euros, or $53.26, on the ICE commodities exchange. QatarEnergy announced on Monday it was stopping LNG production, blaming the war for the decision. Qatar is a major gas supplier to Europe, which has relie

A drone picture shows houses perched along the edge of a cliff after a landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Danilo Arnone Niscemi, Italy, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi were left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide triggered by a storm, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 residents, Italy’s civil protection authorities reported on Tuesday. Niscemi, a town of about 25,000 in south-cen

📷 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