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UN Security Council Members Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports and Energy Facilities RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and energy infrastructure and called for an immediate halt to strikes on civilians and civilian facilities. In a statement issued by the Security Council president, members expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and affirmed its

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque WASHINGTON, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after Reuters could not find records showing she was registered as an attorney or a member of the bar in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia. Zacharia, who joined

Coalition Says Houthi Airport Attacks Threaten Civilians, Details Operations against Weapons Sites RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi attacks on airports and civilian facilities pose a direct threat to civilians and travellers, Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said on Thursday as he outlined operations against weapons storage sites and missile launchers. Speaking at a press conference on the targeting of

Riyadh Racing Season Opens October 16 with Record SAR236.3 Million in Prize Money RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 2026–2027 Riyadh Racing Season opens on October 16 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with total prize money of SAR236.3 million, the largest purse in the season’s history. The programme runs for 24 weeks through April 17, 2027, with racing on Fridays and Saturdays. It includes 50 race meetings, 569 races and 52 major racing cups. Thoroughbreds ac

Eight Crew Missing After Two Tankers Catch Fire in Romanian Black Sea Waters RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Rescuers searched on Thursday for eight crew members missing after two tankers caught fire overnight in Romanian territorial waters in the Black Sea, Romanian officials said. Both vessels were anchored near the entrance to the Danube River’s Sulina Canal. Romania’s naval authority said it received an emergency alert from the San Marino-flagged Wine Tr

A handout image dated August 11, 2014, shows the container ship GFS Pride in Rozenburg, Netherlands, that sank while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on October 14, 2026, according to maritime security sources. Henk Jungerius/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A container ship and a dry bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz in the 24 hours preceding reports from maritime officials on Wednesday, October 14, after separate projectile

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Presents Credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Rajeh Al-Baqami presented his credentials to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. Al-Baqami conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Mi

Saudi Arabia Condemns Colombia’s Opening of Embassy in Occupied Jerusalem RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned the Colombian government’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry described the move as a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international resolutions, and an infringement of the city’s legal and historical status. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the de

Riyadh Season Postpones Six Kings Slam to December 27–30 RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Season has postponed the third edition of the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament to December 27–30, 2026. The event had been scheduled for October 21, 22 and 24. Riyadh Season said the decision followed an assessment of organizational and logistical challenges and their potential impact on the audience experience. Preparations are continuing for the rescheduled date

Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital ahead of the pontiff's surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ciro de Luca RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin. Tissue tests during the operation confirmed the diagnosis in the 71-year-old pontiff, who had been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital a

Four Injured, 15 Homes Damaged by Debris From Intercepted Houthi Cruise Missiles in Riyadh RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Debris from two Houthi cruise missiles intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh injured four people and caused limited damage to 15 homes on Tuesday, October 13, a Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said. The injured were two women, a man and a child, the spokesperson said. Saudi Civil Defense responded to the falling debris and carried out t

Saudi Aramco Administrative Building in Dhahran Targeted, Limited Fire Reported RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, Eastern Region, was targeted on Tuesday evening, October 13, causing a limited fire, an official source at the Ministry of Energy said. The source said the relevant authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures. No injuries or deaths were reported. Source: Ministry of Energy

Saudi, Qatari and Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers Condemn Houthi Attacks in Separate Calls RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received separate phone calls from Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the calls, the ministers discussed the latest regional

Coalition Reports Two Ballistic Missiles, Four Cruise Missiles and Two Drones Intercepted and Destroyed RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two drones in a series of announcements compiled by SPA. The two ballistic missiles were launched by the Houthi militia toward Harad and Dhahran, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Ye

U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia Warns Americans of Potential Airport Attacks and Travel Disruptions RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia warned American citizens on Tuesday of potential attacks on airports, flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, urging extreme caution when using airports in Saudi Arabia. In its October 13 security alert, U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia said the General Authority of Civil Aviation had extende

Coalition Says Operation Targeted Facilities Supporting Houthi Missile and Drone Arsenal RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen conducted an operation to neutralize capabilities used by the Houthi militia to threaten Saudi Arabia, Yemen, the southern Red Sea and waterways, spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki said the Coalition’s Joint Forces Command had established that the Houthis were using civilia