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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

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hosts Annual Hajj Reception at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, Saudi Arabia, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted the annual Hajj reception at Mina Palace on behalf of King Salman, receiving heads of state, senior Islamic figures, government guests and pilgrim affairs officials who performed Hajj this year, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The reception was attended by officials from several

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Finnish Counterpart on Sidelines of Gymnich Meeting | Photography: SPA LIMASSOL, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on Thursday on the sidelines of 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. P

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences Over Passing of Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed condolences over the passing of former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Saudi Royal Court announced that King Salman and the Crown Prince received the news with profound

National Water Company Distributes 773,000 Cubic Meters During Eid Al-Adha | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company distributed more than 773,000 cubic meters of water in Makkah and the holy sites during Eid Al-Adha as part of its operational plan for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Water supply operations remained stable, with uninterrupted 24-hour distribution and no significant disruptions recorded. NWC also carried ou

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Receives Eid Al-Adha Well-Wishers at Mina Palace | Photography: SPA MINA, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received well-wishers at the Royal Court in Mina Palace on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The reception was attended by princes, senior religious figures, officia

Iran to Hold Memorial for Supreme Leader’s Wife and Relatives Killed in Strikes DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran is preparing to hold a memorial service for the wife and relatives of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who were killed in February airstrikes at the start of the war, state-affiliated media reported. The ceremony is expected to take place from Thursday to Friday at the Shah Abdol-Azim Hasani Shrine in Tehran, according to Nour News. Khame

Pilgrims Perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah at Grand Mosque | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Pilgrims performed Tawaf Al-Ifadah at the Grand Mosque on Wednesday after standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and stoning Jamrat Al-Aqaba. The ritual took place amid organizational, health and security services aimed at ensuring smooth movement and pilgrim safety. The Grand Mosque witnessed a large influx of pilgrims performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah und

Saudi Defense Health Services Deploys Four Air Ambulance Aircraft for Hajj | Photogrphy: SPA RIYADH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air medical evacuation department is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to emergency medical care for pilgrims. The department operates under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense. The aircraft are assigned to provide advanced emergency medica

South Korea to Summon Iranian Ambassador Over Hormuz Vessel Explosion SEOUL, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — South Korea will summon Iran’s ambassador to Seoul over Tehran’s suspected involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month. South Korea’s foreign ministry said the protest follows an investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on the vessel in the critical waterway in early May. First Vice F

Worshippers Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayer at Prophet’s Mosque | Photography: SPA MADINAH, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A large congregation of worshippers performed Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. The Eid sermon was delivered by Imam and Khatib of the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi. Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi opened the sermon by praising Allah Almighty, extending Eid greetings to Muslims and praying for the acceptance of their

Holy Kaaba Aligns with Sun on Thursday in Rare Astronomical Event | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The sun will align directly over the Holy Kaaba on Thursday, May 28, at about 12:18 p.m. Makkah time, in an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Majed Abu Zahra described the alignment as a precise astronomical event that allows people to verify geographical and astronomical calculations

Sheikha Shamma Calls for Stronger Global Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action | Photography: WAM LONDON, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE sustainability leader highlighted the importance of integrated systems thinking, institutional transformation and cross-sector collaboration in addressing global climate challenges. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan has called for stronger international collaboration and more integrated sustainability frame

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

Foreign Ministers Condemn Somaliland Move to Open Office in Jerusalem RIYADH, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and 18 Arab and Muslim countries condemned the move by the so-called Somaliland region to open a representative office in occupied Jerusalem, calling it illegal and a violation of international law. The ministers described the step as a direct challenge to the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem and a breach of r

National Guard Minister inspects Hajj 1447 forces in Mina, inaugurates upgraded Al-Sharaie camp in Makkah | Photoraphy: SPA MINA, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed the military readiness of National Guard forces participating in this year’s Hajj mission. The forces are assigned to security and health-related duties in Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah during the 1447 Hajj season. Prince Ab