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Saudi Aramco facility targeted in attempted attack in Riyadh; no casualties reported

Saudi Aramco facility targeted in attempted attack in Riyadh; no casualties reported

RIYADH — A building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack on Sunday, resulting in falling debris and limited damage but no injuries or fatalities, according to an official source at the Ministry of Energy. The...

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(Ministry of Defense)

Saudi air defenses intercept 3 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles targeting Riyadh, other regions

Yemeni army reports 875 operations against Houthis

Yemeni army reports 875 operations against Houthis

Cruise missile and UAV, fired by Houthi militia, intercepted over Riyadh

Cruise missile and UAV, fired by Houthi militia, intercepted over Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal inaugurated on Sunday the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition at Jeddah Superdome.

Makkah Deputy Emir inaugurates Hajj Conference and Exhibition

US-Saudi Business Council charts new path to boost trade, investment and economic ties

US-Saudi Business Council charts new path to boost trade, investment and economic ties

Al-Jumum governorate in the Makkah region recorded the Kingdom's highest rainfall on Saturday at 24.1 mm.

NCM: Al-Jumum records highest rainfall at 24.1 mm Saturday

Coalition: Ballistic missile launchers destroyed in Saada and Sanaa

Coalition: Ballistic missile launchers destroyed in Saada and Sanaa

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Paris to attend G7 ministerial meeting

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Paris to attend G7 ministerial meeting

World

At least 22 injured as 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan

At least 22 injured as 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan

Paraguay’s ousted president ordered detained over bank collapse as financial crisis deepens

Paraguay’s ousted president ordered detained over bank collapse as financial crisis deepens

Yemeni army reports 875 operations against Houthis

Yemeni army reports 875 operations against Houthis

Three Colombian soldiers killed, eight injured in explosive drone attack on military base

Three Colombian soldiers killed, eight injured in explosive drone attack on military base

Poland declares two days of national mourning after deadly Krakow shooting

Poland declares two days of national mourning after deadly Krakow shooting

(Gadi Eisenkot on X)

Israeli president tasks Netanyahu rival Eisenkot with forming new government

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

Beyond ONE KSA named Best MVNO in the Middle East at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards

Beyond ONE KSA named Best MVNO in the Middle East at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards

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

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

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