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Saudi Arabia issues red and orange alerts as heavy thunderstorms sweep across several regions

JEDDAH — Red and orange weather alerts have been issued across parts of Madinah, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Asir and Makkah on Wednesday, as moderate to heavy thunderstorms continue to affect several Saudi regions, according to the National...

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Saudi mining licenses rise to 2,925 as mineral discoveries reach 5,680 in 2025

Saudi mining licenses rise to 2,925 as mineral discoveries reach 5,680 in 2025

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, waves an Israeli flag following national election exit polls at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel October 28, 2026

Exit polls suggest election deadlock as Netanyahu and Eisenkot neck and neck

President Donald Trump arrives on stage to deliver remarks during an election rally at McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center on October 25, 2026 in Port Huron, Michigan

Trump claims 'rampant' US voter fraud, but studies find too little evidence

Saudi Arabia

Saudi business sector revenues rise 2.3% to SR5.63 trillion in 2025

Saudi business sector revenues rise 2.3% to SR5.63 trillion in 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s services exports rise 6.9% to SR251.7 billion in 2025

Saudi Arabia begins 15-hour operation to separate Tanzanian conjoined twins

Saudi Arabia begins 15-hour operation to separate Tanzanian conjoined twins

King Salman and Crown Prince extend condolences to King of Spain over train tragedy

King Salman and Crown Prince extend condolences to King of Spain over train tragedy

The Saudi Winter events calendar highlights the diversity of experiences offered by Saudi Arabia's winter destinations, from major international events and urban entertainment to historical sites, nature trails, and desert adventures.

Tourism minister launches "Saudi Winter" events calendar

World

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean special counsel seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon in appeal trial

Supporters greet former Haitian President Michel Martelly as he registers to run in the now postponed presidential election, in Port-au-Prince on Oct

El Salvador to send over 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to rescue missing soldiers

A guitar famously played by George Michael in the music video for his 1987 hit 'Faith' is heading to auction

Family row erupts over George Michael items up for auction

Hayden Panettiere at the premiere of 'Scream VI' in New York City on March 6, 2023

Police end probe after death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled 'accidental'

Flávio Bolsonaro was seen getting off a plane in Miami on Wednesday morning

Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil, vows to lead opposition from exile

Emergency services attend to the victims at the scene of a collision between two trains in Urda, Spain, on Wednesday, 28 Oct., 2026

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash leaves dozens dead

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

stc group’s nine-month operating profit rises 4.1% to SAR 11.3 billion

stc group’s nine-month operating profit rises 4.1% to SAR 11.3 billion

Tamimi Markets expands its “Tamimi Markets, Your Neighbor” concept with the opening of its second branch in Jeddah

Tamimi Markets expands its “Tamimi Markets, Your Neighbor” concept with the opening of its second branch in Jeddah

Saudi Awwal Bank signs MoU with PLAYBOOK to advance women’s entrepreneurship and financial innovation

Saudi Awwal Bank signs MoU with PLAYBOOK to advance women’s entrepreneurship and financial innovation

Opinion

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

Saudi Arabia will never bow down… The end of Houthis draws near

Saudi Arabia will never bow down… The end of Houthis draws near

By Jameel Altheyabi

Riyadh: A haven for friends, a fortress against aggressors

Riyadh: A haven for friends, a fortress against aggressors

Firas Tarabulsi

Sports

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

Omar Nada wins jiu-jitsu gold to claim Saudi Arabia’s second title at Nagoya 2026

Omar Nada wins jiu-jitsu gold to claim Saudi Arabia’s second title at Nagoya 2026

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