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Government
Explosions Heard in Capital Riyadh
DID Press: Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, early Saturday after Saudi authorities issued an air-raid warning for Riyadh and the nearby city of Al-Kharj, amid heightened tensions linked to the conflict in neighboring Yemen. Residents in Riyadh…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Turns to Iran to Rein in Ansarullah
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has asked Iran to use its influence to restrain Ansarullah and prevent the group from expanding its attacks into Saudi territory. The request was conveyed to Tehran through Pakistan. According to Reuters, Pakistan delivered Riyadh’s warning…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide ‘Building Faith’ Programme for Mosques
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has launched a nationwide programme aimed at strengthening religious and intellectual awareness through activities in mosques and prayer halls across the Kingdom. The programme, launched in Riyadh by Islamic…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Envoy Meets GCC Secretary-General in Riyadh to Discuss Bilateral Ties
DID Press: Taliban-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mawlawi Abdul Fattah Sakhy, held talks with Jasem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, focusing on bilateral relations and regional cooperation. According to an official statement from…
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Economy
Saudi Arabia Expands Presence Near Bab el-Mandeb With US Backing
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is expanding its military presence along Yemen’s western coast and strategic areas overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reportedly with direct U.S. support. The move comes amid growing concerns over maritime security and shifting regional dynamics following…
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Government
Pakistan Denies Report of Troop Deployment to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Pakistan has strongly rejected a Reuters report claiming that thousands of Pakistani troops and advanced military equipment have been deployed in Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defense arrangement. The report alleged that Pakistan stationed around 8,000 troops along…
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Government
Sending “Kaaba’s Curtain” to Epstein: Symbol of Corrupt Link Between Riyadh, Western Networks
DID Press: Documents from US Department of Justice reveal that a piece of the sacred Kaaba curtain was sent to Jeffrey Epstein through Saudi intermediaries—a figure representing one of the most corrupt power networks in the West. An email from…
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Afghanistan
Taliban–Pakistan Talks End Without Progress in Riyadh
DID Press: Delegations from the Taliban and Pakistan met in Saudi Arabia on Sunday under Riyadh’s mediation to discuss key political issues and potential paths forward. According to a diplomatic source, the talks concluded without significant progress, as both sides…
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Government
US, Saudi Arabia Seal Deal to Make Riyadh Regional Weapons Hub
DID Press: Politico reports that under newly announced security arrangements between the United States and Saudi Arabia — unveiled by President Donald Trump — Riyadh will be designated a “Major Non-NATO Ally,” a status that paves the way for expanded…
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Economy
Trump Meets Saudi Crown Prince; Focus on US Economic Influence in Riyadh
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the White House, as discussions centered on Saudi Arabia’s large-scale investments in the United States. Analysts say the meeting highlighted Riyadh’s continued dependence on Washington…
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