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Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel orders military to prepare for possible attack

DUBAI — Israel has reportedly ordered its military to prepare for a possible attack on Iran as Tehran warned it would expand the war beyond the region if attacked. “The directives issued by the security cabinet to the Israeli military could lead...

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Saudi Arabia postpones 10th Future Investment Initiative to October 2027

The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, under the theme “From Makkah to the World,” attracted more than 200,000 visitors and saw the signing of 2,553 agreements.

Hajj Conference draws over 200,000 visitors, seals 2,553 agreements

The strike hit a building at Nasser hospital containing the surgical wards and intensive care units

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, including doctor

Saudi Arabia

Coalition intercepts drones in Riyadh and eastern regions

Coalition intercepts drones in Riyadh and eastern regions

The US-Saudi Business Council and the Federation of Saudi Chambers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties between the business communities of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.

Saudi-US business ties gain momentum with landmark cooperation agreement

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Crown Prince congratulates Grenada prime minister on his re-election

The Ministry of Commerce urged owners of the 44,305 affected vehicles remaining in Saudi Arabia to stop driving them immediately and contact authorized dealers to arrange free repairs to ensure their safety.

Airbag defect hits 44,305 Hyundai Elantra vehicles; owners urged to get free repairs

Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Abdullah Abuthnain and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Nganga Mutua sign a technical annex to the domestic worker recruitment agreement in Riyadh on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia, Kenya sign deal to regulate recruitment of domestic workers

World

Local and federal law enforcement respond to reports of an active shooting, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Washington

One dead, four hurt as gunman opens fire in neighborhood near White House

First responders search through rubble after a building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York City

Brooklyn building collapse toll rises to 8 dead as more bodies pulled out from rubble

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella

Colombian bombing raid targeting criminal gang kills 8

A policeman uses his mobile phone to record the movement of antigovernment protesters in New Delhi on July 22, 2026

India bypasses own procurement rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Iran warns of expanded retaliation as Israel orders military to prepare for possible attack

The strike hit a building at Nasser hospital containing the surgical wards and intensive care units

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, including doctor

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

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Opinion

When identity overshadows political positions

When identity overshadows political positions

By Angham Alsqaf

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

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention ‌to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025

Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

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

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

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault

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

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