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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz Claim
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.Shadati/Xinhua/Getty Images RIYADH, August 13 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington to “be careful” on Thursday, challenging President Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz. “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence,” Araghchi posted on X. “The U.S. has long miscalculated due to intelligence failures. Case in point: Th
Aug 131 min read
Record-Low Danube Levels Disrupt Nuclear Power in Hungary and Romania
Members of the Water Management Authory prepare the construction on a riverbed sill to raise the Danube's water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Dunaszentbenedek, Hungary, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo BUCHAREST, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Record-low water levels on the Danube have sharply reduced nuclear generation in Hungary and forced Romania to shut its last operating reactor, prompting both governments to pursue emergency measures to ma
Aug 133 min read
Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia
Meta Deactivates More Than 750,000 Suspected Under-16 Accounts in Australia RIYADH, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Meta said Thursday it had deactivated more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16 since shortly before the country’s social media ban took effect. The company removed 462,000 suspected under-16 accounts from Instagram and 294,000 from Facebook through June. By January, Meta had reported deactivating 3
Aug 131 min read
Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory
Taif Governor Prince Fawaz bin Sultan Visits Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and Rose Factory | 📷SPA TAIF, August 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif, visited Al-Kamal Tourism Farm and its facilities, including a Taif rose factory, during an inspection of agricultural and tourism projects in the governorate. The visit included agricultural areas, local products and facilities prepared for visitors, along with activities combining f
Aug 131 min read
Kuwait Says It Foiled Daesh-Linked Plot Targeting Vital Facility
Kuwait Says It Foiled Daesh-Linked Plot Targeting Vital Facility KUWAIT CITY, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said on Wednesday it had foiled a terrorist plot targeting a vital facility and arrested a Kuwaiti national it said was affiliated with Daesh. The ministry said investigations found that the suspect had received training related to explosives and drones and had prepared a drone intended for use in the planned attack. The suspect was
Aug 121 min read
Pakistan Says Three Nationals Killed in Houthi Attack on Red Sea Vessel
Pakistan Says Three Nationals Killed in Houthi Attack on Red Sea Vessel RIYADH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three Pakistani nationals were killed and another was wounded in a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said. “Pakistan strongly condemns the Houthi attack on a non-combatant commercial vessel,” Dar wrote on X. “Such attacks endanger innocent lives, constitute a violation of international law, and pose a s
Aug 121 min read
International Falcon Breeders Auction Showcases Global Breeding Methods
International Falcon Breeders Auction Showcases Global Breeding Methods | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Falcon breeders from several countries are presenting different approaches to bloodline development and selection at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh. A participating Portuguese farm uses the “wild hacking” method, releasing young falcons into windy highlands to develop fitness before formal training. Other Europe
Aug 121 min read
Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B
Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Upgraded to Category B | 📷spa HAIL, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center has approved Category B status for the 2026 Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship. The classification allows the championship to qualify participants for international Arabian horse competitions. Hail Governor Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz has supported the development of the champio
Aug 111 min read
King Salman Praises Makkah Summit as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Advance Defence Partnership
King Salman Praises Makkah Summit as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Advance Defence Partnership JEDDAH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud praised the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence on Tuesday, highlighting a new long-term framework for defence cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Chairing the Cabinet session in Jeddah, King Salman thanked Crown Prince and Prime Min
Aug 112 min read
Saudi Sports Sector Conference Reviews Club, Facility and Season Preparations
Saudi Sports Sector Conference Reviews Club, Facility and Season Preparations | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Ministry of Sport’s regular sports sector conference reviewed developments related to clubs, facilities and preparations for the upcoming season, while highlighting programs and initiatives supporting sports across Saudi Arabia. The conference confirmed the completion of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud University Stadium, developed in cooperation w
Aug 111 min read
Scottish Falconry Farm Joins International Falcon Breeders Auction
Scottish Falconry Farm Joins International Falcon Breeders Auction | SPA RIYADH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A family-run falconry farm from Scotland is participating in the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, with an operation focused primarily on racing falcons. The family uses GPS tracking devices to monitor its birds during training, practice and free flight. It also operates a separate project producing falcons for sale and expo
Aug 101 min read
Religious Affairs Presidency Expands AI Services for Umrah Performers
Religious Affairs Presidency Expands AI Services for Umrah Performers | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has expanded its use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to support Umrah performers during the Umrah season. The services are designed to improve multilingual access to religious guidance and practical information while helping accommodate increasing numb
Aug 101 min read
Saudi Arabia Takes First Place at INSO 2026 With Four International Awards
Saudi Arabia Takes First Place at INSO 2026 With Four International Awards | 📷SPA JEDDAH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia took first place at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, securing the title of “Nuclear Science Ambassador” and four international awards. The Kingdom’s awards comprised two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal. Jeddah hosted the third edition of the olympiad from August 2 to 9, marking the first time the eve
Aug 91 min read
Two Gyr-Peregrine Falcons Sell for SAR 201,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026
Two Gyr-Peregrine Falcons Sell for SAR 201,000 at International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Two juvenile gyr-peregrine falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a combined SAR 201,000 during the second night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026. The first falcon, presented by German breeding farm PF3 Falcons, opened at SAR 20,000 and sold for SAR 100,000. The bird weighs 1,260 grams and has a
Aug 91 min read
Saudi Student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil Wins Gold and Best Female Student Award at INSO 2026
Saudi Student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil Wins Gold and Best Female Student Award at INSO 2026 JEDDAH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi student Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subeil won a gold medal and the “Best Female Student” award presented by the International Atomic Energy Agency at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026. Saudi Arabia topped the olympiad results, with Amjad Mahmoud Issa Al-Darwish also winning gold and receiving the title of “Nuclear Sci
Aug 91 min read
Iran Says It Has No Negotiations With US
Iran Says It Has No Negotiations With US RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran is not holding negotiations with the United States and will not restart discussions until Washington addresses alleged breaches of an interim agreement signed in June, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “We currently have no negotiations with America,” Araghchi said while in Oman for bilateral negotiations. He said Iran continued to exchange messages with the Uni
Aug 91 min read
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Visits Prophet’s Mosque
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Visits Prophet’s Mosque | 📷SPA MADINAH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Prophet’s Mosque on Saturday with his accompanying delegation and performed prayers. Several officials received the Pakistani prime minister upon his arrival at the mosque. Source: SPA
Aug 81 min read
Young Arabian Oryx Documented at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve
Young Arabian Oryx Documented at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has documented a young Arabian oryx resting beneath acacia trees inside the reserve. The authority said the presence of young Arabian oryx in their natural habitat is a positive indicator of efforts to protect habitats, expand vegetation cover and reduce practices that affec
Aug 71 min read
Saudi defense spokesperson says maritime coalition reflects shared response to navigation threats
Saudi defense spokesperson says maritime coalition reflects shared response to navigation threats RIYADH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Defense spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition signals a shared international response to threats facing maritime security and freedom of navigation. He said protecting shipping routes and global economic interests is a collective responsibility. Al-Malki said protecti
Aug 61 min read
KSrelief to Rehabilitate 11 Health Facilities in Yemen
KSrelief to Rehabilitate 11 Health Facilities in Yemen RIYADH, August 5, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed an agreement to rehabilitate and equip 11 health facilities in Yemen. The project will cover facilities in Lahj, Al-Dhalea and Socotra, with work including construction, expansion, rehabilitation and the provision of medical equipment. KSrelief Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs Ahmed Al-Baiz
Aug 61 min read
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