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Qatari LNG carrier struck by unidentified objects in Gulf waters; no injuries reported

Qatari LNG carrier struck by unidentified objects in Gulf waters; no injuries reported

DOHA — A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier was struck by unidentified objects while sailing through Gulf waters Friday evening, Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) announced Sunday. The company identified the vessel as Al Mayeda and...

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Iran rules out immediate change to nuclear doctrine amid renewed US talks

Iran rules out immediate change to nuclear doctrine amid renewed US talks

Yemeni army captures strategic mountain range in Al-Jawf after battles with Houthis

Yemeni army captures strategic mountain range in Al-Jawf after battles with Houthis

Prince Faisal bin Farhan with French Republic's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot.

Saudi FM discusses maritime security with Brazil, France and Germany

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Atlanta, United States.

Saudi FM meets French, German, Japanese, Brazilian counterparts in US

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC ) agreed to keep their oil output level unchanged for the third consecutive month in December.

OPEC+ agree to keep oil output quota steady for December

Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki.

Coalition launches precision military strike targeting Houthi war resources in Yemen

(SPA)

Saudi Arabia issues red and orange alerts as thunderstorms, dense fog affect several regions

Prince Fahd bin Jalawi represents Saudi Crown Prince at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics opening ceremony

Prince Fahd bin Jalawi represents Saudi Crown Prince at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics opening ceremony

World

Qatari LNG carrier struck by unidentified objects in Gulf waters; no injuries reported

Qatari LNG carrier struck by unidentified objects in Gulf waters; no injuries reported

Trump open to inviting Zelenskyy to G20 summit in Florida

Trump open to inviting Zelenskyy to G20 summit in Florida

More than 200 arrested as violence erupts after Gen Z protests across Germany

More than 200 arrested as violence erupts after Gen Z protests across Germany

Rubio says G20 talks focused on energy security, critical minerals and supply chains

Rubio says G20 talks focused on energy security, critical minerals and supply chains

One dead, two missing as heavy rains trigger emergency in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands

One dead, two missing as heavy rains trigger emergency in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands

Israel completes preparations for renewed war with Iran: Report

Israel completes preparations for renewed war with Iran: Report

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