Category: Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Mourns the Loss of Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled, the ‘Sleeping Prince’
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: okaz.com.sa, سكاي نيوز عربية. UK coverage: Birmingham Live. In a solemn announcement that has touched hearts across Saudi Arabia and beyond, the Royal Diwan disclosed the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, also known among his people…
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Over 1,300 Pilgrims Die in Hajj Tragedy: Negligence or Unauthorised Pilgrims?
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: الحرة, BBC.com. UK coverage: Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia has been hit by a tragic incident during this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, with over 1,300 pilgrims, mostly Egyptians, losing their lives due to extreme heat. Survivors and witnesses are pointing fingers at Saudi authorities, claiming…
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Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Begin Hajj in Mecca Amidst Gaza Attacks
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: CNN Arabic, CNN Arabic. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Mecca for the start of Hajj, amidst Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza were unable to travel to Mecca this year due to the closure…
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Oil Tanker Damaged in Houthi Missile Strike in Red Sea
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: BBC.com, The Maritime Executive. UK coverage: BBC. An oil tanker named MV Helios Ray has been severely damaged in a missile strike carried out by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, near the coast of Yemen. The Israeli-owned vessel was en route from Saudi Arabia…
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Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility for Attack on US Ship, Raising Concerns about Security of Shipping Routes
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: CNN Arabic, فرانس 24 / FRANCE 24. UK coverage: BBC. In a recent development, the Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for attacking a US container ship in the Red Sea, raising concerns about the security of international shipping routes in the region. The group released a…
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Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Pose Challenge to Biden Administration
Local sources from Saudi Arabia: Sky News Arabia سكاي نيوز عربية, CNN Arabic. UK coverage: Middle East Eye. Western officials are privately warning the shipping industry to expect continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, according to anonymous sources. The Biden administration is concerned that direct…
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