Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks
Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.
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aljazeera.com
12.04.2026
Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites
Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency.
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aljazeera.com
10.04.2026
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress for review
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on
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france24.com
26.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
‘Dragon Ball’ theme park plans included in France-Saudi Arabia deal
The investment deal will see the construction of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, around 30 kilometers northwest of Paris.
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japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
France and Saudi Arabia hold talks ranging from Middle East to esports
Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new ener
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france24.com
24.08.2026
Japan makes diplomatic push for safe passage through key Middle East straits
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has visited Saudi Arabia and Oman for six days to talk with his counterparts from the two nations.
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japantimes.co.jp
24.08.2026
Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.
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france24.com
23.08.2026
Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
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aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
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aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Should India be worried about the Mecca defense pact?
A defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey brings Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East. How is India planning to respond?
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dw.com
18.08.2026
The creation of a ‘Muslim Nato’ show Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed
After the chaos sparked by Trump and Israel’s war in Iran, experts tell Maira Butt that the Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey could represent a new dawn in the region
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independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
UAE, Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israel's rejection of Trump Gaza plan
The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas in Egypt.
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dw.com
16.08.2026
Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
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aljazeera.com
16.08.2026
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish president tells Al Jazeera that the recently signed agreement is open to new members as he pledges continued support.
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aljazeera.com
15.08.2026
Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
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aljazeera.com
13.08.2026
What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?
The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.
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aljazeera.com
11.08.2026
What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?
Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.
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aljazeera.com
09.08.2026