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Saudi Crown Prince speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, reiterates airspace stance
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace
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U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as Trump weighs options on Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, U.S. August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Washington, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces or potentially take military action against Iran. Th
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UAE says it will not allow its airspace or waters to be used for hostile action against Iran
SABN Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates will not allow its airspace, territory or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran, the UAE foreign ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and regional stability. Uncertainty over the possibility of military action in Iran has lingered after U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that an “armada” was heading towards the country, but
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Sharjah jewellery show to feature 180 UAE makers, new luxury pavilion
WAM Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Expo Centre Sharjah said it will launch the seventh edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, featuring more than 180 UAE jewellery makers, over 500 brands and international designers. The event, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will showcase diamond, platinum, gold and silver jewellery alongside gemstones, pearls and luxury w
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Israel begins demolition of UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem — AP
SABN Jerusalem, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli crews have begun demolishing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in east Jerusalem, according to the Associated Press. UNRWA stated that staff were removed from the facility in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood and their devices confiscated, calling the operation an unprecedented violation of international law and U.N. immunities. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the demolition i
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Spain urges citizens to leave Iran “by any available means”; Italy also advises departure
SABN MADRID/ROME, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain advised its citizens on Wednesday to leave Iran using “any available means” and strongly discouraged travel to the country, in an updated travel advisory. Spain’s foreign ministry also urged Spanish nationals in Iran not to take part in protests and warned against taking photos or videos of demonstrations or official buildings, saying such activity outside tourist areas could be viewed with suspicion by t
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Britain temporarily closes Tehran embassy, withdraws staff amid unrest
Demonstrators gather in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on Wednesday, chanting anti-UK and anti-US slogans. Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu/Getty Images LONDON, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The British government said on Wednesday its embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed and that all UK staff have been withdrawn from Iran due to the ongoing unrest. “Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy contin
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Some personnel advised to leave U.S. Al Udeid base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, diplomats say
An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, 27th Fighter Squadron taxis for departure deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, U.S., June 24, 2019. Kaylee Dubois/U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS DOHA, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Some personnel have been advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats said, amid warnings from Washington that it could intervene to
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Iran warns regional allies U.S. bases could be hit if Washington attacks, official says
A burnt car lies on the road following unrest sparked by dire economic conditions, in a place given as Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2026, in this screengrab from Iran's state media broadcast footage. IRIB via WANA(West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS PARIS, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A senior Iranian official said Tehran has asked U.S. allies in the region to “prevent Washington from attacking Iran” and warned that U.S. bases in countries including Saudi Arabi
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Iran Cuts Internet Access as Unrest Spreads and Authorities Report Damage in Several Cities
Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS Paris, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as video showed buildings and vehicles ablaze in anti-government protests in several cities. In a televi
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UAE defence ministry says it will end remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen - WAM
December 30, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it would terminate the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, citing recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry said the UAE has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yem
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Heavy Rains Flood Displacement Camps in Gaza, UN Warns of Rising Humanitarian Risks
A displaced Palestinian man clears muddy water in a flooded tent camp on a rainy day in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa Geneva, December 12, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in Gaza are facing flooding of tents and makeshift shelters following heavy rainfall, while materials needed to reinforce shelters remain restricted from entering the enclave, the International Organization for Migration (I
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank After Apparent Attempt to Surrender
Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman PARIS, France, November 29, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli security forces shot and killed two Palestinian men on Thursday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after the pair appeared to be surrendering and unarmed during a raid, according to Palestine TV footage. The footage shows the men exiting a building surrounded
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Emirates and Rolls-Royce sign MoU for Trent 900 engine MRO capability from 2027
📷WAM DUBAI, November 21, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 under which Emirates will begin performing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for Trent 900 engines powering its A380 fleet starting in 2027. Emirates has also extended its TotalCare service agreement for the A380 program into the 2040s. Under the MoU, Emirates will build a new engine maintenance facility, with the fir
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Saudi Relief Shipment Crosses Rafah Border into Gaza with KSrelief Aid
📷SPA RAFAH, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A new shipment of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip on Wednesday through the Rafah Border Crossing, delivering tents and other supplies provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). KSrelief said the delivery is part of a wider effort involving air and sea relief bridges, which have so far dispatched 71 aircraft and eight ships, in addition to 20 ambulances sent to the P
Nov 5, 20251 min read


UAE President offers condolences to Saudi King on passing of Prince Khalid bin Mohammed
Abu Dhabi, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the death of Prince Khalid bin Mohammed bin Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President
Nov 2, 20251 min read


Israeli airstrike kills one in Gaza as sides accuse each other of truce violations
📷 Palestinians gather as Red Cross personnel work in an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 2, 2025. REUTERS Paris, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian man in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Saudi Relief Shipment Crosses Rafah Border with Food Aid for Gaza
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A new shipment of Saudi relief and humanitarian aid crossed the Rafah Border Crossing on Wednesday, bound for southeastern Gaza, carrying food baskets provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). According to KSrelief, the center has operated air and sea relief bridges that have so far dispatched 70 aircraft and eight ships, delivering more than 7,648 tons of food, medical, and shelter suppl
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture
📷WAM Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture , in recognition of her outstanding global contributions to publishing, literacy, and educational advancement. As President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority , Sheikha Bodour has long championed access to knowledge, creative expression, and edu
Oct 28, 20252 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
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