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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit speaks during this year's Fosse Lecture at the Palace, in Oslo, Norway, April 23, 2026. NTB/Javad Parsa via REUTERS OSLO, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant and will remain in hospital for several weeks as she begins recovery, Reuters reported, citing doctors at Oslo University Hospital. The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the Norwegian thron

A worker pilots a small excavator to remove the rubble of a destroyed building in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, June 16.Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP/Getty Images TEHRAN, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s military headquarters warned Israel on Tuesday to end its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, CNN reported. The warning was published by the semi-official Fars News Agency and attributed to Iran’s top joint military command, the Khata

Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots at Yacht in Channel, PA Media Reports LONDON, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Sailors on board a Russian frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the Channel after the vessel came near it, PA Media reported on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Britain’s Ministry of Defence did not immediately comment. The report came after British commandos on Sunday boarded and intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the C

World Defense Show Announces Strategic Partnerships at Eurosatory 2026 PARIS, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - World Defense Show announced new strategic partnerships during its participation at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, as preparations continue for the fourth edition of the defense event in Riyadh in January 2028. World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, is taking part in Eurosatory from June 15 to 19. The participation aims to en

Saudi Arabia confirms Islamic New Year date as Muharram 1448 begins on June 16 RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will mark the first day of Muharram 1448 AH. In a statement, the Supreme Court prayed for the continued success of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The court also prayed for Muslims worldwide to be guided and brou

Final Production Stages of New Kaaba Kiswa Completed in Makkah | 📷SPA MAKKAH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The final stages of producing the new Kaaba Kiswa have been completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah. The production process combines advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship in preparing the covering of the Kaaba. Salah Al-Sulami, head of the department for assembling and sewing the Kaaba Kiswa, said the process begins

UK to Ban Social Media Platforms for Users Under 16 LONDON, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United Kingdom announced today that social media platforms will be banned for users under the age of 16, with restrictions also set to apply to gaming and live-streaming platforms. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government would introduce sweeping changes to social media regulations to provide stronger protection for minors online. The measures form part of a broader p

Saudi Midfielder Mohamed Kanno Targets New World Cup Milestone With Green Falcons |📷 RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi midfielder Mohamed Kanno said the Green Falcons enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high ambitions and a determination to achieve a new milestone for Saudi football. In an interview with FIFA, Kanno linked his development since the 2022 World Cup to the growth of the Saudi Pro League and the arrival of international players who have raised

UAE Approves AstraZeneca Breast Cancer Therapy Etcamah ABU DHABI, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Emirates Drug Establishment approved AstraZeneca’s Etcamah, making the UAE the first country in the world to make the treatment option available. Etcamah is an oral targeted therapy for a subset of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer who develop an ESR1 gene mutation during endocrine therapy. The treatment is used in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor a

Kuwait Says Air Traffic Has Returned to Normal After Precautionary Measures KUWAIT CITY, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Kuwait’s Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday that air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace had returned to normal after the circumstances requiring earlier precautionary measures ended. The authority confirmed that normal operations had resumed at Kuwait International Airport, with flights operating according to approved schedules. PACA i

Iranian Authority Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Until Further Notice RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, citing the exchange of fire with the United States. The authority, which was established last month to oversee a new transit protocol in the waterway, linked the decision to tensions created by U.S. military action in the region and

Prince Turki bin Faisal Says Faith and Ethics Are Key to Addressing Global Challenges | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, said faith and ethics are essential foundations for addressing global challenges. Prince Turki made the remarks during the opening session of the international meeting “From Interfaith Dialogue to Multi-Faith Engagement,” hosted by

Cultural House in Jazan Hosts Program on Venus-Jupiter Conjunction | 📷SPA JAZAN, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Cultural House in Jazan hosted an astronomical phenomena program, bringing together astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers to observe the peak of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction. The program was organized by the Space and Astronomy Club of the Harf Educational Association and focused on one of the most visible celestial events in the night sky. Participant

Thunderstorms Forecast Over Parts of Saudi Highlands RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Thunderstorms may occur over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. Gusty winds are expected in parts of those regions, as well as parts of Madinah, Riyadh, Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions. Parts of the Eastern Region are expected to record hot to very hot weather. Over the Red Sea, winds will be

Saudi Arabia Records 7,760 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 7,760 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out from May 28 to June 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The violations included 4,060 residency violations, 2,574 border security violations and 1,126 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,184 people attempting to ente

Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure KUWAIT, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday after a temporary precautionary closure following Iranian ballistic missile attacks on the country. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation activated emergency procedures to ensure the safety of passengers, air crews and civil aviation facilities. The closure lasted from 4:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. During the closure, 11 Kuwait Airways and Jazeera A

Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Agriculture Minister Discuss Dates Sector Cooperation | Photography: spa ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — International Dates Council Executive Director Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz met Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut on the sidelines of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting discussed Russia’s accession to the International Dates Council and ways to strengthen internationa