The Latest Breaking News from Kingdom

Video: Loud booms rock Yemen presidential palace as Houthis fire several missiles

Amid the raging battle against Saudi Arabia, the attack gains significance as the palace houses the internationally recognised government, which also has the firm backing of the Kingdom. The Houthis began attacking Saudi territory and blocking the Red Sea in solidarity with Iran, which has been continuously bombed by the…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Pakistani army general confirms presence of his country's troops in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has confirmed that its troops are already deployed in Saudi Arabia in multiple capabilities and domains, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the Gulf kingdom. Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said deployment details remain classified and stressed that any involvement would be defensive, as Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

9/11 families flood New York court seeking justice over alleged Saudi plotters: ‘I’m still angry’

Lawsuit alleges that the Saudi government provided support to several of the hijackers, a claim the kingdom has consistently denied

The Independent UK · Oct 7

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, says targeting civilian sites unacceptable

India condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These actions threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb. Saudi Arabia reported seventy-three civilians injured in attacks on civilian facilities. The Kingdom reiterated its rejection of the militia's hostile and criminal conduct. Riyadh called for stronger international action…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Houthis behind attack on Saudi Aramco gas facility in Jubail region, reports Israeli media

Yemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of an explosion and fire at an industrial facility in the kingdom's eastern region.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East

IN DEPTH: Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Saudi Arabia planted 159 million trees and restored one million hectares of degraded land in less than five years

Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land and planted more than 159 million trees, marking one of the biggest milestones under the Saudi Green Initiative since it began in 2021. The programme, which now aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees across the…

The Times of India · Jul 27

US, Saudi Arabia strike landmark civil nuclear deal

The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a civil nuclear power agreement. This pact allows the kingdom to build reactors using American technology. Saudi Arabia will also be permitted to enrich uranium under the new deal. Concerns exist regarding potential nuclear weapon development pathways. The agreement now awaits Congressional…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Saudi Arabia launches new one-year, multiple-entry Umrah visa with 90-day stay

Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a combined total of up to 90 days, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Times of India · Jul 20

Saudi Arabia records 22.5% rise in Umrah arrivals as over 1.27 million pilgrims visit kingdom

Saudi Arabia has reported a sharp increase in Umrah arrivals at the start of the new season, with the number of pilgrims entering the Kingdom on Umrah visas rising by 22.5% compared with the previous year.

The Times of India · Jul 19