Politics

Saudi and Japanese Defense Ministers Discuss Cooperation, Condemn Houthi Attacks RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi and Japanese defense ministers discussed strengthening military cooperation and condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia during a phone call. Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi praised cooperation between their countries and reviewed ways to develop it furth

Saudi Arabia Condemns Targeting of Qatari LNG Carrier in Arabian Gulf RIYADH, November 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned the targeting of the Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier Al Mayeda in Arabian Gulf waters and called for urgent international measures to protect maritime security and trade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the vessel belongs to Qatar Gas Transport Company. It rejected violations that threaten the safety of navigation and global

Saudi Arabia and US Sign Expo 2030 Riyadh Participation Contract After G20 Talks ATLANTA, October 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and the United States signed a contract establishing the framework for official US participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh following talks between their top diplomats in Atlanta. The contract will allow both sides to advance preparations for US participation in the exhibition. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah me

Saudi and Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Yemen Escalation and Maritime Security ATLANTA, October 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the escalation in Yemen and continued threats to maritime navigation during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta. Their talks addressed security in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, along

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner/Pool ATLANTA, October 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 foreign ministers to coordinate responses to global crises, as divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East threatened to prevent agreement on a joint declaration. Speaking on Frida

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Italy After Military Helicopter Crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina RIYADH, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia offered condolences to Italy following a military helicopter crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina during a joint training exercise involving European Union forces. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sympathy to the families of those killed and to the Italian government and people. The ministry also conveyed solidar

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Atlanta for G20 Talks on Security and Global Trade ATLANTA, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Atlanta on Friday for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where discussions will cover maritime security, energy and global trade. The agenda also includes geopolitical developments, food security and supply chains, alongside international cooperation and multilateral eff

Saudi Defense Minister and NATO Chief Discuss Cooperation and Regional Security RIYADH, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed military and defense cooperation during a phone call. The talks covered coordination on developments in the region to support regional and international security and stability. They also discussed issues of common interest. Source: SPA.