Russian Delegation Arrives in Riyadh for Ukraine Talks with US Officials

Russian Delegation Arrives in Riyadh for Ukraine Talks with US Officials

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and senior Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov arrived in Riyadh on Monday to lay the groundwork for potential negotiations on Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed that Saudi Arabia is an appropriate venue for high-level discussions between Russia and the United States. ...

Saudi Arabia to Host Potential Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine War

Saudi Arabia to Host Potential Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine War

Saudi Arabia has announced its readiness to host a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. The ministry welcomed the opportunity to facilitate the high-level tal...

Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu's Remarks, Defends Palestinian Rights

Saudi Arabia Rejects Netanyahu's Remarks, Defends Palestinian Rights

Saudi Arabia has dismissed comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting a Palestinian state could be established on Saudi territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement via the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), accusing Netanyahu of trying to divert attention from Israel...

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Syria's President Sharaa in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Syria's President Sharaa in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and ways to support its security and stability. Sharaa, accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Sau...

Saudi Arabia Aims to Monetize Uranium and Expand Nuclear Capabilities

Saudi Arabia Aims to Monetize Uranium and Expand Nuclear Capabilities

On January 13, 2025, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced, during his speech at a conference in Dhahran, plans to profit from enriching and selling uranium and producing "yellowcake," a type of uranium powder used for nuclear reactor fuel. This initiative is part of ...

Saudi Arabia Hosts International Talks on Syria

Saudi Arabia Hosts International Talks on Syria

On January 12, 2024, Saudi Arabia will host an important meeting to discuss the situation in Syria, with participation from Arab and international representatives. Assad al-Shaibani, the Foreign Minister of the new Syrian administration, has arrived in Riyadh to join the talks. There will be tw...

Tragic Traffic Accidents Claim Lives and Injure Yemenis in Saudi Arabia

Tragic Traffic Accidents Claim Lives and Injure Yemenis in Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA — On January 4, 2025, three Yemeni residents were involved in separate traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Sources for Barran Press confirmed that a car crash claimed the life of Hassan Qasim Al-Falahi, a Yemeni national residin...

Syrian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for First Official Visit

Syrian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia for First Official Visit

RIYADH — A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by Foreign Minister As’ad Al-Shaybani, arrived in the Saudi capital on the evening of January 1, 2025, marking the first official visit abroad for the new Syrian administration. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the deleg...

Iran Summons Saudi Ambassador After Execution of Six Nationals

Iran Summons Saudi Ambassador After Execution of Six Nationals

TEHRAN — On January 1, 2025, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Saudi ambassador in Tehran to deliver a strong protest against Saudi Arabia's execution of six Iranian citizens convicted of drug trafficking. In a statement released by the official IRNA news agency, Iranian Consu...

Saudi Arabia Launches First Humanitarian Aid Airlift to Syria

Saudi Arabia Launches First Humanitarian Aid Airlift to Syria

On January 1, 2025, Saudi authorities initiated an air bridge to Syria, delivering much-needed humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, aimed at alleviating the dire conditions faced by the Syrian people. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the King Salman ...

Oman and Bahrain Advance to Gulf Cup Final in Thrilling Matches

Oman and Bahrain Advance to Gulf Cup Final in Thrilling Matches

On December 31, 2024, Bahrain secured a spot in the final of the 26th Gulf Cup of Nations by defeating Kuwait 1-0 at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Al-Ardiya, Kuwait. The victory came courtesy of a late goal from striker Mohammed Jassim Marhoon, who netted the only goal of the match in th...

Saudi Arabia Announces New $500 Million Support for Yemeni Government

Saudi Arabia Announces New $500 Million Support for Yemeni Government

On December 27, 2024, Saudi Arabia declared a new economic support package for the internationally recognized Yemeni government, amounting to $500 million. Mohammed Al-Jaber, the Saudi ambassador to Yemen, announced in a brief statement shared on platform X, reviewed by Barran Press,  stat...