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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 man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States carried out several strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, U.S. Central Command said, as details of a draft peace deal with Tehran remained uncertain, AFP reported. CENTCOM said in a post on

Saudi Wildlife Center Extends Deadline to Regularize Unlicensed Wildlife Possession RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of an initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possession by individuals until June 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The previous deadline was the end of May. The center said the extension followed requests from beneficiaries seeking additional time to document ownership.

Saudi Arabia Develops AI Platform to Support Hajj Security Operations | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security, has developed an AI-powered platform to support security and operational work at the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The smart “Roya” platform uses artificial intelligence, remote sensing and geogra

Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi handicrafts section at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 is presenting traditional crafts from different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The section is part of Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor at the fair. The display includes Sadu weaving, Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli troops seized Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, marking a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The Israeli military said the operation focused on taking control

Saudi Ambassador Visits Kingdom’s Pavilion at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osamah Al-Ahmadi visited the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom’s participation is organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission. The fair runs from May 29 to June 7 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Al

Saudi Arabia Records 8,090 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, May 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 8,090 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns held from May 21 to 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Interior recorded 4,266 residency violations, 2,653 border security violations and 1,171 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,176 people attempting to enter

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan May 29, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow had the means to destroy anyone attempting to attack Kaliningrad, Russia’s Baltic exclave, Reuters reported. Putin was responding to remarks by Lithuanian Foreign M

Saudi, Jordanian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya in Makkah to discuss security cooperation and coordination between the two countries’ interior ministries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed several issues of mutual interest. Al-Faraya praised Saudi Arabia’s services for p

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