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Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement, integration of SDF
Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed a ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, including their civilian and military institutions, within the Syrian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The ministry also commended the efforts of the United States in reaching the agreement and said it hoped the move would help reinforce security and stability, support th
Jan 201 min read


King Salman sends condolences to Spain’s King Felipe after train collision
SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences and sympathy to Spain’s King Felipe VI over victims of a train collision in southern Spain. King Salman conveyed condolences to the Spanish king, the families of those killed and the Spanish people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery, SPA said.
Jan 201 min read


Saudi foreign minister receives Lavrov message on bilateral ties
SPA Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen cooperation across all fields. The message was delivered to Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Russia’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sergey Kozlov, during which the two sides reviewed relations and
Jan 201 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Sends Condolences to Spain Following Deadly Train Collision
SPA Riyadh, January 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI following a train collision in southern Spain that resulted in fatalities. The Crown Prince expressed his condolences to the Spanish monarch, the families of the victims and the people of Spain, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Jan 201 min read


Saudi Crown Prince Holds Phone Call with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
SPA Riyadh, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call from Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the government said. Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across various fields. The call also covered regional developments and other issues of mutual interest.
Jan 191 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Calls with Counterparts from Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq
SPA Riyadh, January 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Spain, Türkiye, Jordan and Iraq, the ministry said. Prince Faisal discussed regional and international developments with Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, as both sides reviewed ongoing efforts related to current geopolitical i
Jan 181 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds calls with France, Iran, Qatar and Oman on regional developments
SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with senior officials from France, Iran, Qatar and Oman to discuss recent regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability, SPA reported. Prince Faisal spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, discussing regional developments and their impact on the region’s security and stabili
Jan 151 min read


Saudi crown prince receives Omani sultan’s message on bilateral ties
SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on relations between the two countries, SPA reported. The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting in Riyadh with Oman’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Najib Al-Busaidi. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and ways
Jan 151 min read


Saudi defence minister meets Yemen PLC chief Rashad Al-Alimi in Riyadh
SPA Riyadh, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh on Wednesday with President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, alongside council members and senior Yemeni officials, SPA reported. The meeting was attended by PLC members Tariq Saleh, Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer and Othman Mujalli, as well as Yemeni Prime Minister Sal
Jan 141 min read


King Salman chairs cabinet session as Saudi cabinet backs Gaza ceasefire call, reviews OIC Somalia meeting
SPA Riyadh, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired a cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday, during which ministers reviewed recent high-level consultations between the Kingdom and various countries, focusing on regional developments and efforts to support security and peace. The cabinet reaffirmed the Palestinian cause as central, reiterating support for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and backi
Jan 132 min read


Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Oman’s Sultan Haitham on accession anniversary
SPA Riyadh, Jan. 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, Saudi state media said. The Crown Prince wished the sultan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Oman steady progress and prosperity, it said.
Jan 121 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds call with Syrian counterpart on developments in Syria
Riyadh, Jan. 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held a phone call on Thursday, Jan. 8, with Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Shaibani, the Saudi foreign ministry said. During the call, the two ministers discussed developments in Syria and ongoing efforts related to the situation.
Jan 91 min read


Saudi foreign minister meets Senate Foreign Relations chair Risch in Washington
SPA Washington, January 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Washington with Jim Risch, chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said in a statement. The two sides reviewed cooperation between the two countries and discussed key regional and international issues. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Ba
Jan 81 min read


Saudi foreign minister meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in Washington
SPA Washington, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, on an official visit to the United States, met on Wednesday in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said in a statement. The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in line with shared interests, and discussed regional developments and efforts to achieve security and stability. The
Jan 81 min read


Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrives in Washington for official visit
SPA Washington, January 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Washington on Wednesday on an official visit to the United States. During the visit, Prince Faisal bin Farhan is scheduled to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral relations and review regional and international developments.
Jan 71 min read


Saudi Crown Prince receives call from Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa
SPA Riyadh, January 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call from President Ahmed al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, according to a statement. They discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields and reviewed regional developments, along with topics of common interest, it added.
Jan 61 min read


Egypt’s Sisi receives Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Cairo
SPA Cairo, January 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Cairo on Monday, according to a statement. Prince Faisal conveyed greetings from the 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 Minister, to El-Sisi and the
Jan 51 min read


Trump says U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures President Nicolas Maduro
Trump at a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Washington, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela and captured long-serving President Nicolas Maduro, escalating pressure on the Venezuelan leader over U.S. accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power. Washington has not made
Jan 33 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds calls with Pakistan and Türkiye counterparts
SPA Riyadh, January 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan. Developments in the region and joint efforts to support security and stability were discussed during the call with Mohammad Isha
Jan 31 min read


Joint statement warns winter storms are worsening Gaza humanitarian situation
January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt voiced concern over what they described as a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, aggravated by heavy rainfall and storms as well as limited humanitarian access, sho
Jan 22 min read
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