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Saudi Arabia issues multiple early warnings as air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile

RIYADH — Early warning alerts were issued across several parts of Saudi Arabia on Monday morning over potential security threats, while air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the southern region. The first alert...

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The Ein Deir Bahha area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank as Palestinians return on November 2, 2026, following their forced displacement due to an Israeli military operation last week

Israeli troops withdraw from Hebron after 10-day siege, governor says

Prince Khalid bin Salman

Saudi, Korean defense ministers underscore efforts for regional peace in phone call

Iran attacked Qatar in the conflict but the country is performing a key mediating role

Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after US midterms

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince sends message to Chinese president

Saudi Crown Prince sends message to Chinese president

Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, president of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, addressing the opening session of the second edition of the B57 Business Leaders’ Summit in Istanbul.

Abdullah Kamel: Turning Islamic world’s economic potential into investments is the real challenge

Prince Khalid bin Salman

Saudi, Korean defense ministers underscore efforts for regional peace in phone call

(Ministry of Defense)

Saudi Arabia issues multiple early warnings as air defenses intercept Houthi ballistic missile

(Ministry of Commerce)

Saudi Arabia recalls 3,680 Ford Bronco vehicles over fire risk

World

The Ein Deir Bahha area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank as Palestinians return on November 2, 2026, following their forced displacement due to an Israeli military operation last week

Israeli troops withdraw from Hebron after 10-day siege, governor says

A group of soldiers in military uniform stand in front of a military truck on a bushy field with sandy patches

Uganda begins pullout from Somalia after two decades

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a military conference at the Glilot Base, October 4, 2026

Israel on highest state of alert on eve of US midterm elections

Author Craig Silvey has been jailed for seven months after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material in January

Award‑winning Australian author jailed over child exploitation offenses

Police officers walk in Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow, Russia November 1, 2026

Russia detains teenager planning a ‘terror attack’ after a US tip-off

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station at Midtown Mall on October 31 in Anchorage, Alaska

Judge throws out Trump administration attempt to block Alaska results

Video

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

27 Jul 2026

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

22 Jun 2026

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

22 May 2026

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

08 May 2026

SAKO Logistics unveils long-term investment and growth plan aligned with Saudi Vision 2030

SAKO Logistics unveils long-term investment and growth plan aligned with Saudi Vision 2030

St John's Wood Square

From royal barracks to luxury residences: London’s St John’s Wood Square looks to GCC buyers

The region’s most anticipated mega-project: Al Shubaily Grand Mall announces phased soft opening

The region’s most anticipated mega-project: Al Shubaily Grand Mall announces phased soft opening

Opinion

The penultimate message!

The penultimate message!

By Jameel Altheyabi

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

By Abdulrahman Alokby

Yemen is not under scrutiny… It is the masks that are falling!

Yemen is not under scrutiny… It is the masks that are falling!

By Jameel Altheyabi

Sports

The Portuguese superstar struck three times between the 66th and 81st minutes. — SPL

Ronaldo hits 985 career goals with hat-trick, moves within 15 of historic 1,000-goal milestone

Rakan Alnasser secures UK basketball partnership to develop Saudi talent

Rakan Alnasser secures UK basketball partnership to develop Saudi talent

The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 23rd minute at Al Awwal Park before Samu Costa and Kingsley Coman completed a comfortable victory for the defending champions. (SPL)

Ronaldo hits 980 career goals, closes in on historic 1,000-goal milestone

Abdullah Nada wins jiu-jitsu gold as Saudi Arabia’s Asian Games tally rises to 14

Abdullah Nada wins jiu-jitsu gold as Saudi Arabia’s Asian Games tally rises to 14

Esports

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Life

Nana Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Angry Anderson

Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies aged 79

Fragment discovered at ancient Hittite capital Hattusa has been identified as part of a copy of the Kadesh Peace Treaty

Cuneiform tablet fragment of oldest known peace treaty discovered in Turkey

Technology

Anthropic makes the AI tool Claude, which is used as a chatbot and as a tool to help coding.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

UN High commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (3rd L) delivers his speech during the 63rd session of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, in Geneva, on September 7, 2026.

AI could pose ‘existential’ threat to humanity, UN rights chief warns

China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

Editor's Choice

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

RIYADH — The Hijri year 1447 marked another remarkable chapter in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, reflecting achievements and progress across all sectors and at every level. These accomplishments have become a tangible and visible reality,...

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How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

JEDDAH — What were you doing when you were 12? Were some of the biggest names in international motorsports telling your father they'd discovered a rare talent? Were you overtaking drivers years older than you just days after climbing behind...

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Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story