Politics

US President Donald Trump greets Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025.Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images/File RIYADH, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with United States President Donald Trump to discuss developments across the region and their broader regi

Saudi and Kuwaiti foreign ministers discuss regional security RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed regional developments during a telephone call. The ministers called for continued coordination and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, protect freedom of navigation and maintain regional security and stability. Source: SPA

Saudi Arabia offers condolences after deadly traffic accident in Algeria RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia offered its condolences to Algeria following a traffic accident in Boumerdès Province that killed and injured multiple people. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed solidarity with Algeria and wished those injured a swift recovery. Source: SPA

Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation RIYADH, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed regional developments during a telephone call. The two ministers exchanged views on the crisis and called for stronger diplomatic efforts to contain it and reduce tensions across the region.

US planning possible new strikes on Iran this weekend, officials say WASHINGTON, August 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States is preparing for possible new strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the plans. The officials said the scale and targets had not been finalised and cautioned that the attacks could still be cancelled. President Donald Trump signalled a return to heavy strikes during a Cabinet meeting on

Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza weapons decommissioning agreement RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement to decommission weapons in the Gaza Strip and reaffirmed its support for the Comprehensive Peace Plan. The Kingdom credited Trump’s leadership and thanked Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the United States, the Board of Peace and other partners involved in reaching the agreement. Saudi Arabia called

Saudi crown prince, Bahrain king discuss regional security and maritime alliance RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed regional developments and security efforts during a telephone call on Thursday. King Hamad congratulated the crown prince on the establishment of the multinational maritime defence alliance and Saudi Arabia’s selection as its leader and permanent headquarters

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Jordan, including a strike on a company site in northern Kuwait that killed an employee. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attacks violated international law and principles of good neighbourly relations. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait and Jordan and supported measures taken by both countries i