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Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi dies

Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi has died at the age of 80 in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, Yemeni state television confirmed on Thursday.

28 May 2026-17:29
What do we know about Eid al-Adha?

Eid al-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the most important religious holidays in Islam and is celebrated by Muslims across the world.

25 May 2026-10:00
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.

25 May 2026-06:09
Saudi Arabia equips F-15 with IRIS-T first

A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA fighter jet has been seen for the first time carrying the European IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile, marking the first publicly observed instance of the missile being integrated on an F-15 platform.

24 May 2026-21:26
Saudi Arabia expands Red Sea cargo shipping network

24 May 2026-19:00
Cristian Ronaldo wins first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr

22 May 2026-00:01
Ancient gold treasures from Abbasid era uncovered in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of a collection of Abbasid-era gold jewellery at the Dariyah archaeological site in the Qassim region, highlighting the area’s historical significance along ancient trade and pilgrimage routes.

20 May 2026-15:36
Pakistan secretly deploys fighter jets and 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid Iran conflict

Pakistan deployed a fighter jet squadron, around 8,000 troops, and advanced air defence systems to Saudi Arabia during the height of tensions with Iran, even as it publicly positioned itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, according to a Reuters report citing security and intelligence sources.

19 May 2026-11:03
Iraq launches major probe after Saudi infrastructure strikes raise regional tensions

Iraq has launched urgent legal and security procedures to investigate recent strikes targeting key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, in what officials describe as a firm regional political stance rejecting the use of Iraqi territory for cross-border attacks. Baghdad says it is seeking to prevent further escalation while preserving diplomatic efforts across the Gulf.

19 May 2026-09:55
Pakistan sends jets and troops to Saudi Arabia amid Iran war

Pakistan has sent 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense agreement, strengthening military cooperation with Riyadh while continuing to act as the primary mediator in the Iran conflict.

18 May 2026-21:51

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