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Saudi Arabia, US sign official participation agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, US sign official participation agreement for Expo 2030 Riyadh

ATLANTA — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an agreement formalizing the United States' participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh as an official participant. The agreement establishes a...

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Binance pledges to cover $6.34 billion hack as Trump weighs North Korea link

Binance pledges to cover $6.34 billion hack as Trump weighs North Korea link

Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki.

Air defenses intercept Houthi missiles, drones targeting Makkah, Madinah and other regions

The Royal Navy of Oman had announced the evacuation of 25 crew members from a commercial vessel that caught fire after coming under attack approximately 1.6 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam. (File picture)

Oman evacuates injured crew member after attack on Indian boat in Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia calls for lasting regional peace at Manama Dialogue

Saudi Arabia calls for lasting regional peace at Manama Dialogue

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

Air defenses intercept hostile drone in Riyadh region, no injuries reported

Where was Saudi Arabia’s first wind turbine installed?

Where was Saudi Arabia’s first wind turbine installed?

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional security with Russian, Canadian and EU officials

Saudi foreign minister discusses regional security with Russian, Canadian and EU officials

Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki.

Air defenses intercept Houthi missiles, drones targeting Makkah, Madinah and other regions

World

At least 12 civilians killed in drone strike in Ethiopia's Tigray region

At least 12 civilians killed in drone strike in Ethiopia's Tigray region

KHEMANE

Iran's supreme leader warns Tehran will dictate terms of any renewed conflict

Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 5,000 as outbreak spreads across eight provinces

Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 5,000 as outbreak spreads across eight provinces

Syria considering joining Makkah alliance, minister says

Syria considering joining Makkah alliance, minister says

Iranian delegation arrives in Qatar after reported breakthrough in US-Iran talks: Report

Iranian delegation arrives in Qatar after reported breakthrough in US-Iran talks: Report

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

British PM open to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations

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