capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
Drones struck in Riyadh: Report: Attack on U.S. Embassy caused more damage than reported
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One last time in Riyadh? WTA Finals facing a move: The WTA Finals could be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the last time this year. The agreed-upon term ...
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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign defense pact: Zelenskyy announces arms cooperation with Riyadh during a surprise visit to Jeddah. "Cooperation can be beneficial ...
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Saudi Gazette Mar 31
Saudi air defenses intercept 7 ballistic missiles over Riyadh: Saudi air defenses intercept and destroy seven ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh ...
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Arab and Islamic foreign ministers arrive in Riyadh for an emergency meeting on regional security, alongside Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister ... Show more
newlinesmag Mar 26
📹 In Saudi Arabia, coffee is more than a drink — it’s hospitality, ritual and tradition. @kshaheen reflects on @soumyagayatri ’s visit to a Riyadh coffeehouse ... Show more
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arabtimes Mar 28
Saudi Arabia Continues To Intercept Drones and Missiles Targeting Riyadh: RIYADH, Mar 28: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that air defense systems have ...
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Saudi Gazette Mar 23
Saudi defenses intercept missile, down 15 drones across Eastern Province: Saudi air defenses intercept missile over Riyadh and down 15 drones across Eastern ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense says four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh were intercepted and destroyed.
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Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, warns that “America has lost control of its own foreign policy”, saying Washington’s allies should help extricate it ... Show more
Iran war live: Israel refinery bombed as retaliatory strikes reverberate
Iran war live: Israel refinery bombed as retaliatory strikes reverberate
#BREAKING : #SaudiArabia 's Civil Defense: Four Asian residents were injured and limited material damage caused by debris falling on a residential area in Riyadh after ... Show more
Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Saudi reserves the right to take military action if deemed necessary after Riyadh was attacked where a number of diplomats were ... Show more
Desperate Scramble Behind Trump’s Massive War U-Turn Revealed: On Saturday, the president threatened hellfire. By Monday, he was championing diplomacy.
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Is Pakistan heading into Iran war for Saudi Arabia? All about 2025 Riyadh-Islamabad pact
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Iran fires ballistic missiles on Riyadh as it resumes daily strikes on Gulf neighbors
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Explosions were seen near a Saudi Aramco oil facility in Riyadh on Wednesday, as Iran launched ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia ... Show more
arabtimes Mar 19
Cathay Pacific suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights through April: HONG KONG, (AP) March 19: Cathay Pacific has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh ...
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Dailynewsegypt Mar 18
Egypt condemns “sinful” attacks on Gulf energy sites following missile strikes in Qatar and Riyadh
dailynewsegypt.com/2026/03/18/egypt-condemns-sinful-attacks-on-gulf-energy-sites-following-missile-strikes-in-qatar-and-riyadh/
Iran war: QatarEnergy reports severe damage after missile attack: Egypt shortens opening hours +++ Saudi Arabia reports four intercepted missiles targeting ...
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Iranian attacks: Riyadh represses the war: The Iranian attacks are severely impacting Saudi Arabia. But the population doesn't want to know anything about it ...
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arabtimes Mar 15
Saudi Air Defenses Shoot Down Four Drones Over Riyadh: RIYADH, March 15: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that its air defenses successfully ...
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gulftoday.ae Mar 03
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit: US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could run longer than a month ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2026/03/03/trump-warns-of-longer-iran-war-as-riyadh-beirut-hit
Key FactsGulf Conflict Intensifies with Strikes and Evacuations
Mar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Iran refused to negotiate with the US after launching missile and drone attacks on multiple Gulf cities.
- Three American service members have died so far, with President Trump warning of potentially higher casualties.
- Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes, prompting evacuations in southern Lebanon and other areas.
- The conflict disrupted air travel, damaged airports, and led various countries to plan evacuations of their citizens.
Iran will not negotiate with the United States.— Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said this in a post on X.
Singapore’s 3rd Middle East repatriation flight has touched down in Changi.
218 Singaporeans and their dependants arrived safely from Riyadh ... Show more
Live: US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, two officials say
Live: US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, two officials say
Drone attack on US embassy in Saudi Arabia as war with Iran spreads; blast video surfaces
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Key FactsMiddle East Crisis: Embassies Close, Oil Prices Surge
Mar 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- The United States shut down its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait following drone attacks and escalating regional tensions.
- Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused freight rates for oil tankers to soar to record levels, halting critical shipping traffic.
- Global stock markets plunged, with the Dow Jones dropping over 1,000 points and European shares declining up to 4.2%.
- Travel chaos worsened as over one million passengers faced cancellations, while the US ordered evacuations from additional Middle Eastern countries.
DEPART NOW— U.S. State Department travel advisory: urged Americans to depart now from 14 countries in the Middle East due to serious safety risks.
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say
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Wadephul: We don't want "chaos" in Iran: "We share the security concerns" of the US and Israel, said German Foreign Minister Wadephul in Riyadh ...
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Considered an “act of war”: Iran warns Europe against entering the war
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Yeni Şafak Mar 13
Saudi air defenses intercept 56 drones amid regional escalation: Saudi Arabia's air defense systems shot down 56 hostile drones penetrating the kingdom's ...
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US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Saudi defence ministry says: The U.S. embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones resulting in a limited fire and some material ...
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"Spain has been terrible."
President Donald Trump says Washington plans cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let ... Show more
Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Israel seizes land in Lebanon
Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Israel seizes land in Lebanon
Key FactsDrone Warfare Sparks Regional Turmoil and Casualties
Mar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- The U.S. and Israel struck over 1,250 targets in Iran within the first two days of Operation Epic Fury, hitting command centers and air defenses.
- Six American service members died and 18 were seriously wounded following Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Gulf states.
- Regional allies such as Kuwait and Qatar intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones while civilian infrastructure across several countries was damaged.
- The U.S. government has relocated embassies and urged citizens to leave the Middle East as President Trump anticipates a multi-week conflict and does not rule out ground troops.
This was our last best chance to strike.— President Donald J. Trump, remarks at the White House while awarding the Medal of Honor to three soldiers (two posthumously)
Saudi fury grows as Iran attacks push Gulf to respond | The Jerusalem Post: Riyadh is angry about Iran’s “sustained campaign of aggression against the Kingdom ...
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By private jet and SUV: Riyadh is becoming an escape corridor for the rich, according to a report
businessinsider.de/politik/mit-privatjet-und-suv-riad-wird-zum-fluchtkorridor-fuer-reiche-laut-bericht/
As the Iran conflict escalates, Pakistan’s longstanding defense pact with Saudi Arabia is under renewed scrutiny. On Insight with Haslinda Amin ... Show more
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
u.AFP.com Mar 03
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit.
Shortly after the United States urged Americans to flee all Middle Eastern nations from Egypt eastward ... Show more
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit
For International Women’s Day, @oliviaphillipsbazaar Editor at Large of Bazaar Arabia asked women across the Middle East one simple question: what does it ... Show more
Blasts were reported in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain, as well as in Iran’s key regional rival, Saudi Arabia ... Show more
Passenger lost consciousness on AUA plane: A medical emergency occurred during the repatriation of Austrians from Riyadh. A special forces doctor performed ...
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Iran war: Power change in Iran is secondary, according to Vance: Israel's army attacks again in Lebanon +++ Israel attacks again in Tehran - | Explosions ...
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"Safety first": Lufthansa cancels flight to Saudi Arabia: Air France had to cancel an evacuation flight in the Middle East overnight because of missiles ...
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Styrian woman in Dubai: “You had to be careful not to get hit by debris.”: Andrea Koller, from southeastern Styria, experienced a nightmare in Dubai ...
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A fire has broken out at the US embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh after an explosion was heard, two sources have told Reuters.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61m private jet leaves Saudi for Madrid after Iranian blitz on US embassy in Riyadh...
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Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that while it favors a diplomatic settlement to Iran's conflict with the United States, continued attacks on the kingdom and ... Show more
Customers in the Middle East: Eurowings evacuates travelers from crisis area on its own initiative
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Key FactsEurowings Launches Independent Evacuation from Middle East
Mar 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Eurowings operates a special flight from Riyadh to Cologne to evacuate about 150 package holiday customers.
- The German government is planning at least four evacuation flights to bring back 30,000 Germans stranded in the Middle East.
- Three evacuation flights from Muscat have already taken place, with additional flights planned, including a charter from Riyadh on Sunday.
- Vulnerable Germans are transported by bus from Qatar to Riyadh before evacuation flights depart.
"necessary and possible"— Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Instagram, announcing that he would review whether further special flights are 'necessary and possible'.
arabtimes Mar 08
Saudi Arabia Neutralizes Two Iranian Drones North of Riyadh: RIYADH, Mar 8: Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed two drones in separate incidents ...
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Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning.: The attacks by the US and Israel against Iran continue. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei ...
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arabtimes Mar 08
Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drones Targeting Riyadh and Other Areas: RIYADH, March 8: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced that its air defense ...
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Saudi Arabia says reserves right of response after Iran attacks Riyadh, east: Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday that Iran hit Riyadh and its eastern region with ...
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Loud explosions heard in Riyadh: Correspondent : AFP correspondents in the Saudi capital Riyadh heard loud explosions on Saturday, after Qatar and a US base in ...
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Saudi Gazette Mar 03
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys 8 drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharj: Saudi Defense Ministry says eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659391/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-intercepts-8-drones-near-riyadh-and-al-kharj
'Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and more': List of cities attacked by Iran in missile retaliation against US-Israel
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US Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh hit by drones, fire reported: Ministry: Saudi Defence Ministry says fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/us-embassy-in-saudi-capital-riyadh-hit-by-drones-fire-reported-ministry
Iran conflict: German government sends planes to evacuate German tourists: At least 30,000 travelers from German tour operators are affected by the escalation in ...
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Drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh, Trump announces retaliation: US President Trump announced another "major wave" of attacks on Iran on Monday ...
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How Dubai's rich are fleeing the city in charter jets: After Iranian missiles hit Dubai, the wealthy are fleeing in convoys to Riyadh and then onward by ...
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gulftoday.ae Mar 01
Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh: Agence France-Presse correspondents and residents in Riyadh heard loud explosions in the east of the Saudi ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2026/03/01/explosions-heard-in-east-of-saudi-capital-riyadh
Iranian ambassador thanks Saudi for not allowing territory to be used during: Get the latest breaking news and headlines from the largest Arab News website ...
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arabtimes Mar 03
Saudi Arabia condemns Iran's drone strike against US embassy in Riyadh: RIYADH, Mar 3: Saudi Arabia has condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s drone strike ...
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Qatar Airways Begins Limited Flights Ex-Muscat & Riyadh On March 5, 2026: Qatar Airways begins limited flights on March 5, 2026 from Muscat and Riyadh to select ...
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Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes: Live Updates: Israel and the United States have launched a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran Supreme ...
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Cathay Pacific cancels all Dubai, Riyadh flights until Tuesday amid attacks in Middle East
hongkongfp.com/2026/03/02/cathay-pacific-cancels-all-dubai-riyadh-flights-until-tuesday-amid-attacks-in-middle-east/
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says the Strait of Hormuz – through which a fifth of the world’s oil consumption passes – is now “closed” ... Show more
Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Israel seizes land in Lebanon
Iran live news: US embassy in Riyadh hit; Israel seizes land in Lebanon
Saudi Arabia says the Kingdom condemns Iran’s blatant attack targeting the US embassy in Riyadh.
Sparse traffic was seen on streets near Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter on Tuesday (March 3) after two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh ... Show more
Saudi crown prince receives citizens in Madinah: RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a number of dignitaries as he continued his visit to Madinah ...
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The Egyptian embassy in Riyadh said on Monday that Egyptians arriving by land from neighbouring countries can obtain an emergency entry visa at Saudi border ... Show more
Egyptians arriving by land in Saudi Arabia eligible for exceptional emergency visas - Urban & Transport - Egypt
Egyptians arriving by land in Saudi Arabia eligible for exceptional emergency visas - Urban & Transport - Egypt
Saudi crown prince receives Ramadan well-wishers: RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received well-wishers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh ...
arabnews.com/node/2633728/saudi-arabia
Saudi Gazette Feb 10
Prince William tours Sports Boulevard in Riyadh: Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal received Prince William, Prince of Wales and heir ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/658832/saudi-arabia/prince-william-tours-sports-boulevard-in-riyadh
Key FactsRoyal Concerns and Political Fallout from Epstein Files
Feb 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Prince William and Kate Middleton expressed deep concern over the latest Jeffrey Epstein files, focusing on the victims affected.
- The released documents highlight Prince Andrew's involvement, including a disputed photo and new allegations under police review.
- Other royal family members, including Sarah Ferguson, have also come under scrutiny for their associations with Epstein.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political turmoil after ambassador Peter Mandelson resigned amid investigations into his Epstein connections.
It's really important, always, to remember the victims, and who are the victims in all of this? [There are] a lot of victims in this.— Prince Edward, when asked about the release of the new files during a summit in Dubai.
Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Friday from ...
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Kingdom goes green to celebrate Founding Day: RIYADH: Residents of Riyadh took part in an initiative to install First Saudi State flags to mark Founding Day on ...
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Saudi Gazette Feb 17
King Salman arrives in Jeddah from Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrives in Jeddah from Riyadh and is received at King Abdulaziz ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/658998/saudi-arabia/king-salman-arrives-in-jeddah-from-riyadh
King Salman celebrates Saudi Arabia’s security, prosperity on Founding Day: RIYADH: King Salman praised Saudi Arabia’s great history and achievements on Sunday ...
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Saudi Gazette Feb 20
Crown Prince meets Lindsey Graham in Riyadh: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discusses Saudi-US ties and regional developments with US Senator Lindsey Graham at ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659068/saudi-arabia/saudi-crown-prince-meets-lindsey-graham-in-riyadh
How Founding Day has grown since becoming an official holiday in 2022: RIYADH: At the fifth official founding day since the national holiday was first introduced ...
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