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The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe locations amid forecasts of thunderstorms hitting across Saudi Arabia from Friday through Tuesday.

Civil Defense urges caution amid forecast of thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia through Tuesday

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe locations amid forecasts of thunderstorms hitting across Saudi Arabia from Friday through Tuesday. It called on the people to avoid...

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Bank collapse takes down Trump ally in Paraguay

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak surrounded by several people

Malaysia's attorney general suspends ex-PM Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest

Students gather in front of the University of Lyon during a protest demanding more education funding in Lyon, 5 November, 2026

Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years

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Saudi Arabia extends operational lifespan of taxis, rental cars by up to six months

Muslim World League condemns Houthi attempts to target Makkah, Madinah with missiles and drones

Muslim World League condemns Houthi attempts to target Makkah, Madinah with missiles and drones

Jeddah and Rabigh are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday. (File picture)

Saudi Arabia braces for new wave of rain, with heavy showers forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).

Saudi Arabia has provided over $145 billion in humanitarian aid to 175 countries

Both sides stressed the importance of further developing their security partnership.

Saudi, Turkish interior ministers discuss security cooperation in Ankara

World

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak surrounded by several people

Malaysia's attorney general suspends ex-PM Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot is hoping to dethrone Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Herzog to name PM candidate on Sunday after 67 lawmakers back Eisenkot

Bafel Talabani, the leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) at al-Salam Palace in Baghdad, on October 17 2022

Iraqi Kurdish leader Talabani leaves regional government

Authorities attended the scene after a shooting that killed a police officer and left three others wounded Thursday night in Lakewood, Colorado

Officer killed, three others wounded in Colorado gunfight

Members of staff outside Independent House on Dublin's Talbot Street

Irish media outlets evacuate staff following bomb threats

Students gather in front of the University of Lyon during a protest demanding more education funding in Lyon, 5 November, 2026

Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years

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

Saudi experts share what parents should know about RSV during the season

Saudi experts share what parents should know about RSV during the season

Dallah Al Nakheel ranked among the world’s best hospitals for medical tourism 2027

Dallah Al Nakheel ranked among the world’s best hospitals for medical tourism 2027

Saudi Awwal Bank and Cultural Development Fund sign financing agreement to support development of a new cultural museum in Riyadh

Saudi Awwal Bank and Cultural Development Fund sign financing agreement to support development of a new cultural museum in Riyadh

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

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

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