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France Condemns Houthi Attacks as Saudi and French Ministers Discuss Maritime Security | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - France condemned Houthi attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia during talks between Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The ministers stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect regional waterways and

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and called for regional disputes to be resolved through diplomacy. Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Forei

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015-elected Venezuelan National Assembly, recognized by the US as the country's last democratically elected legislature, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., US, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee WASHINGTON, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Israel to do more to deter settler attacks in the occupied West Bank after America

Bahrain Offers Condolences after Two Saudi Officers Die in Najran Helicopter Crash RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain has offered condolences to Saudi Arabia following the deaths of two officers in a Ministry of National Guard reconnaissance helicopter crash in Najran Region caused by a technical malfunction. In a statement issued on Sunday, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sympathy to the Saudi leadership, government and people and affir

UAE President and Saudi Defence Minister Discuss Cooperation and Regional Security | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional security. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in their mutual interests and support development and prosperity in both countries

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed and Prince Khalid bin Salman Discuss Regional Security and Cooperation | 📷WAM ABU DHABI, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday to discuss regional developments and cooperation between the two countries. The two sides exchanged views on issues of m

Saudi and Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Yemen Escalation and Maritime Threats | 📷SPA MANAMA, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the escalation in Yemen and threats to maritime navigation during talks in Manama on Sunday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the GCC–Russia ministerial meeting. Their discussions covered ongoing threats t

Ukraine Expresses Regret over Possible Drone Diversion into Lithuanian Airspace KYIV, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Ukraine’s foreign ministry expressed regret on Sunday over the possible diversion of its drones into Lithuanian airspace, saying Russian electronic warfare may have caused the incident. Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said on X that the drones may have been diverted during an operation against what he described as legitimate military targets in

US Renews Saudi Travel Warning, Says Land Borders Remain Open RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia renewed its warning to American citizens over potential airport attacks and flight disruptions on Sunday, while saying all land border crossings remained operational. The October 18 security alert identified the King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain among the crossings that remained open. It also said highways and roads in and around Riyadh,

UAE Foreign Minister Condemns Houthi Attacks in Call with Saudi Counterpart RIYADH, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia during a phone call with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Ara

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said his country may enter the war against The Houthis. REUTERS CAIRO, October 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt’s military was prepared to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks if requested by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the New York Post reported. Speaking at the Egyptian Military Academy on Saturday, Sisi said Saudi Arabia’s security and stability could not be allowed to c

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement by United Nations Security Council members condemning continued and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, including strikes on civilian facilities, airports and energy infrastructure. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the statement’s condemnation of continuing threats to navigation in the Red Sea

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

Foreign Ministers of 19 Countries Condemn Colombia’s Embassy Opening in Jerusalem RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The foreign ministers of 19 countries condemned Colombia’s inauguration of an embassy in Jerusalem and called on its government to reverse the decision, saying it violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermined efforts to secure peace through a two-state solution. The joint statement brought together Saudi Arabia, Palestine, J

Adel Al-Jubeir Meets Finnish Ambassador in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, Climate Envoy and Commissioner General of Expo 2030 Riyadh, met Finland’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jukka Pajarinen in Riyadh on Thursday. The meeting covered topics of mutual interest. Source: SPA.