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FAA halts flights nationwide after telecommunications outage disrupts US air traffic control

FAA halts flights nationwide after telecommunications outage disrupts US air traffic control

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop at US airports Friday following a telecommunications outage that disrupted air traffic control systems, delaying or canceling more than 10,000 flights. US...

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There was no immediate confirmation of a strike on Bahrain by Manama or the United States

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim attack on US radar site in Bahrain

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun.

Saudi, Chinese officials discuss Houthi attacks, regional security and maritime navigation

US Vice President JD Vance listens to Jared Kushner as they attend a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at a hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026

Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran, saying US doesn't need a deal

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Arab Parliament welcomes UN resolution demanding immediate halt to Houthi attacks

Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain and Arab League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain and Arab League condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun.

Saudi, Chinese officials discuss Houthi attacks, regional security and maritime navigation

Saudi Arabia extends condolences to Türkiye over deadly military helicopter crash

Saudi Arabia extends condolences to Türkiye over deadly military helicopter crash

Saudi Arabia expresses solidarity with UAE after Fujairah crash kills 14, injures 30

Saudi Arabia expresses solidarity with UAE after Fujairah crash kills 14, injures 30

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FAA halts flights nationwide after telecommunications outage disrupts US air traffic control

FAA halts flights nationwide after telecommunications outage disrupts US air traffic control

There was no immediate confirmation of a strike on Bahrain by Manama or the United States

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim attack on US radar site in Bahrain

The UN resolution strongly condemned Houthis’ renewed military escalation inside Yemen.

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Yemen’s Houthis

Massive Microsoft outage outage impacts millions across the world

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Airport in Dublin, on Nov. 12, 2026

Europe to join next Ukraine talks, Kushner says, as Putin doubles down on territorial demands

US Vice President JD Vance listens to Jared Kushner as they attend a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at a hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026

Trump tells Vance to turn his focus away from Iran, saying US doesn't need a deal

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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