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Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki

Coalition intercepts 3 Houthi drones in Makkah and Madinah regions

RIYADH — Two drones, launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Makkah region, were intercepted and destroyed. This was disclosed by Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Another drone was...

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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian aerial attacks on Bahrain, calls for immediate halt

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian aerial attacks on Bahrain, calls for immediate halt

Saudi air defenses intercept 2 ballistic missiles, drone targeting Riyadh and Eastern regions

Saudi air defenses intercept 2 ballistic missiles, drone targeting Riyadh and Eastern regions

Al-Haditha Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 413,450 amphetamine pills into the Kingdom, discovering the narcotics concealed within a commercial shipment arriving through the northern land port.

ZATCA foils attempt to smuggle 413,450 amphetamine pills at Al-Haditha Port

Saudi Arabia

King Salman

King Salman orders promotion and appointment of 167 judges at Justice Ministry

Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki

Coalition intercepts 3 Houthi drones in Makkah and Madinah regions

Beneficiaries are given bracelets containing identification details, which enable staff on the ground to identify them and contact their families when necessary.

Safety bracelet service enhances care for children and elderly at Makkah Grand Mosque

The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 2,214 Bose speakers, models S1 Pro and S1 Pro, due to the possibility of the batteries overheating during use, which could pose a fire hazard.

Commerce ministry recalls 2,214 Bose speakers over battery overheating and fire risk

The General Authority for Statistics attributed the increase primarily to a 3.5 percent increase in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel prices, alongside a 1.1 percent rise in food and beverage prices and a 2.3 percent increase in transportation prices.

Inflation in Saudi Arabia reaches 1.7% in October

World

Ukraine on Sunday claimed responsibility for strikes on a major petrochemical plant and an oil refinery in the central Russian city of Nizhnekamsk, as Russian and pro-Russian authorities reported three deaths elsewhere.

Ukrainian strikes hit Russian industrial city Nizhnekamsk

More than 5,000 flights were delayed and 2,000 cancelled across the United States on Sunday.

Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed as disruptions persist through Monday

Mourners attend the funeral of Samir Mahmoud Abu Younis at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Sunday.

Israel kills senior Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp

Two injured, at least five arrested as anti-Trump protesters clash with police at ASEAN summit

Two injured, at least five arrested as anti-Trump protesters clash with police at ASEAN summit

Fire destroys 30 tents at Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, one hospitalized

Fire destroys 30 tents at Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, one hospitalized

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

New York socialists urge Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for US president in 2028

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

Roseanna Hall is not the only African contestant to be affected by US visa restrictions

African beauty queens likely to miss Miss Universe pageant as Trump's travel bans bite

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

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

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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