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Iran Draft Ceasefire Proposal Still Under Review, Mehr Reports PARIS, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s final draft proposal for an interim ceasefire agreement with the United States remains under review in Tehran and has not been sent back to mediators, CNN reported, citing Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency. Mehr cited an unidentified informed source as saying no official response had yet been delivered. The source said Iran was approaching the issue with “ext

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

Trump Names Tom Barrack Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, will also serve as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq. Trump said Washington was deepening its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Barrack will remain ambassador to Türkiye and serve with the backing of

KSrelief Distributes 25,000 Meals in Gaza | Photography: SPA GAZA, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center distributed 25,000 hot meals to vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meals were distributed through KSrelief’s central kitchen as part of the Saudi campaign to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. KSrelief said the initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States warned Oman against any direct or indirect involvement in efforts to impose a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would penalize any partners involved. “The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Treasury Se

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

Saudi Arabia Condemns Missile and Drone Attacks on Kuwait RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned hostile missile and drone attacks directed at Kuwait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Kingdom rejected all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten regional security and stability. Saudi Arabia expressed full solidarity with Kuwait’s government and people. The Kingdom also reiterated its support for all me

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

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.

DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said ships belonging to “hostile countries” remain barred from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as talks continue between Tehran and Washington, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. The naval arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessels linked to hostile countries are prohibited from crossing the strategic waterway. Tehran will continue cooperation with countries that comply with the “Irani

A woman holds a picture with Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on April 9.Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Health Ministry said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, seeking to reject reports that his condition was more serious. Health Minist

Sharjah Business Women Council Launches New Hub to Support Women Entrepreneurs | Photography: WAM SHARJAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Sharjah Business Women Council launched a new business hub in Al Mamsha to support women entrepreneurs and business owners through networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration opportunities. The space was unveiled during an open gathering attended by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women

Bahrain Sentences Nine to Life in IRGC Espionage Cases MANAMA, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced nine people to life imprisonment in two espionage cases involving 11 defendants accused of spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The remaining defendants received three-year prison terms. The defendants were convicted of providing information to the IRGC for use in terrorist and hostile acts against Bahrain and its nationa

Dubai freezes private school fee increases for 2026-27 academic year | Photography: WAM DUBAI, May 22 — Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority said private schools in the emirate will not be allowed to increase fees during the 2026-27 academic year under directives issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The measure forms part of Dubai’s second economic incentives package valued at AED1.5 billion, which includes support measures for private educ

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

UAE says drone that hit near Barakah plant was launched from Iraq ABU DHABI, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said six drones had been launched against the country from Iraq over the past 48 hours, including one that caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, Reuters reported. The UAE Defence Ministry said it intercepted all but one of the drones. Three of the drones had been targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Arab

UAE announces four-day paid holiday for private sector on Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha, May 26–29 (Photography: WAM) ABU DHABI, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that May 26 to 29 will be a paid holiday for all private sector employees on the occasion of Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha, WAM reported. The ministry said the decision was issued in line with the UAE Cabinet resolution on official public holidays.

Bahrain condemns drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia MANAMA, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain strongly condemned the drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia using three drones launched from Iraqi airspace. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry described the attack as a dangerous escalation, a threat to regional security and stability, and a violation of international law and U.N. Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Qatar condemns drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia DOHA, May 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar strongly condemned the drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, describing it as an unacceptable act of aggression and a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack threatened Saudi Arabia’s security and regional security. The ministry reaffirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures taken by the King