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Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats launched from Iraqi territory
RIYADH, April 12 - Saudi Arabia summoned Iraq's ambassador on Sunday over what it described as continuing attacks and overt threats against the kingdom and other Gulf states by drones launched from Iraqi territory. A protest note was delivered to Iraqi Ambassador Safia Taleb Al-Suhail during a meeting with Vice Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati. Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks and said Iraq must act responsibly in addressing the threats, while reiterating
Apr 121 min read
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline restored to full capacity after attacks
RIYADH, April 12, 2026, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - Saudi Arabia has restored full pumping capacity through its East-West pipeline and recovered lost output at the Manifa oilfield following attacks that disrupted parts of the kingdom’s energy infrastructure, the Energy Ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said operational and technical teams had restored the pipeline’s full pumping capacity of about 7 million barrels per day within a short period, according to a statement c
Apr 121 min read
Saudi Arabia reports 15,458 residency, labor and border violations in one week
SPA RIYADH, April 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - Saudi Arabia recorded 15,458 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns conducted across the kingdom between April 2 and April 8, the Interior Ministry said. The violations included 8,440 related to residency laws, 4,054 to border security and 2,964 to labor regulations, the ministry said in a statement. Authorities arrested 1,600 people attempting to enter the kingdom illegally, incl
Apr 121 min read
Saudi, Pakistani forces step up defense coordination with deployment to eastern air base
SPA RIYADH, April 11, 2026, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - The Ministry of Defense announced today the arrival of a military force from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector, in implementation of the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement signed between the two countries. The force includes fighter and support aircraft from the Pakistani Air Force and aims to strengthen joint military coordination and enhance operational readiness between
Apr 111 min read
Saudi Arabia says attacks hit oil and gas facilities, including East-West Pipeline
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has confirmed attacks on its oil and gas facilities, including the key East-West Pipeline, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed official at the Ministry of Energy. The report did not say when the attacks took place, but said one Saudi national was killed and seven others were wounded. SPA said the recent attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure had significantly affected both oil production and transport, disrupt
Apr 101 min read
Saudi Arabia said attacks hit key energy facilities, disrupt oil and fuel operations
RIYADH, April 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said multiple recent attacks had struck critical energy facilities across the kingdom, hitting oil and gas production, transport, refining, petrochemicals and power assets, killing one worker and wounding seven others. A Saudi energy ministry source said the attacks disrupted operations at key parts of the energy system, including a pumping station on the East-West pipeline, cutting flows through the line by about 70
Apr 91 min read
Saudi foreign minister receives written message from Russia's Lavrov
SPA RIYADH, April 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday on matters of mutual interest between the two countries. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral International Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting in Riyadh with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kozlov. The two sides also reviewed bilateral relations and discussed r
Apr 91 min read
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss de-escalation in phone call
SPA RIYADH, April 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, with the two sides discussing current developments and steps to reduce tensions and restore regional security and stability. The call came as regional diplomacy intensified around efforts to contain the fallout from the Iran war and prevent a wider escalation. It was the first publicly announced contact
Apr 91 min read
UK Prime Minister Starmer arrives in Jeddah
SPA JEDDAH, April 8 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Starmer was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials. No further details on the purpose of the visit were immediately announced by Saudi authorities.
Apr 81 min read
Saudi foreign minister receives written message from Spanish counterpart on bilateral ties
SPA RIYADH, April 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them across various fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The message was received by Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral International Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi during a meeting in Riyadh with Spain’s
Apr 81 min read
Saudi defense ministry says nine drones intercepted and destroyed
RIYADH, April 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday that nine drones had been intercepted and destroyed in the past hours, according to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki made the statement without providing further details on the drones’ origin or target.
Apr 81 min read
Saudi Arabia welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, backs Pakistan mediation
RIYADH , April 8, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the Saudi foreign ministry said. "The Kingdom affirms its support for the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to reach a permanent agreement that achieves security and stability and addresses all issues that have caused instability over several decades.
Apr 81 min read
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Urges Americans to Remain Vigilant Amid Middle East Tensions
SABN The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia said it is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and urged American citizens in the Kingdom to stay alert, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest embassy guidance to make decisions about their safety. In its latest advisory, the embassy said President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the US Department of State consider the safety and security of American citizens their highest priority.
Apr 72 min read
Pakistan PM Reaffirms Solidarity With Saudi Arabia in Call With Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the latest strike on a Saudi oil facility, praised the Kingdom’s restraint, and briefed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Pakistan’s mediation efforts. Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif waits for his meeting with President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington (AP Photo / Alex Brandon) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a phone call with Saudi Cro
Apr 72 min read
Saudi Arabia inaugurates Black Gold Museum at KAPSARC
SPA New museum explores oil’s global impact through modern and contemporary art RIYADH, April 7, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Culture Minister Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan inaugurated the Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, or KAPSARC, marking a new addition to Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. The museum is described as the first permanent institution of its
Apr 71 min read
King Fahd Causeway reopens after closure over possible Iran threat
RIYADH, April 6, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain reopened on Tuesday morning after being closed for hours over possible threats from Iran. The causeway authority said in a post on X that traffic resumed on the only road route connecting Bahrain to the Arabian Peninsula. The temporary shutdown came after a ballistic missile attack from Iran targeted Saudi Arabia and may have damaged energy infrastructure there. The kingdom h
Apr 71 min read
Saudi Arabia says 18 drones, seven ballistic missiles intercepted over Eastern Region
SPA RIYADH, April 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said on Tuesday that 18 drones and seven ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Region were intercepted and destroyed in recent hours. Military spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki said debris from the intercepted missiles fell near energy facilities and that damage assessment was underway.
Apr 71 min read
Saudi Arabia condemns attacks targeting UAE embassy in Damascus
. Riyadh rejects violence against diplomats and calls for protection of diplomatic missions under international law RIYADH, April 5, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned acts of rioting, assaults and attempted vandalism targeting the United Arab Emirates embassy and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus, as well as offenses against UAE national symbols. The kingdom rejected the attacks and all forms of violence against di
Apr 51 min read
Saudi Arabia condemns RSF attack on hospital in Sudan’s White Nile state
. RIYADH, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday an attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces on a hospital in Al-Jabalain in White Nile state that killed and wounded several people, including medical staff, according to a foreign ministry statement carried by state media. The kingdom said such acts could not be justified under any circumstances and described them as a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and
Apr 41 min read
Saudi Arabia records 14,242 residency, labor and border violations in one week
SPA JEDDAH, April 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia recorded 14,242 violations of residency, labor and border security regulations during inspection campaigns carried out across the Kingdom between March 26 and April 1, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 7,884 residency violations, 3,948 border security violations and 2,410 labor-related violations, the ministry said. Border authorities also arrested 1,449 people attempting to enter the Kingdo
Apr 41 min read
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