http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:59 +0200 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:59 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/saudi-factory-fire-kills-16-bangladeshis-dhaka-announces http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/saudi-factory-fire-kills-16-bangladeshis-dhaka-announces Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:56 +0200 Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refinery http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refinery Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:28:30 +0200 Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:36:16 +0200 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:17 +0200 Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/washington-resumes-direct-attacks-on-iran-a-day-after-its-foiled-strikes-on-jordanian-base http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/washington-resumes-direct-attacks-on-iran-a-day-after-its-foiled-strikes-on-jordanian-base Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:53:06 +0200 Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” following Tehran's recent attacks on bases hosting US troops in Jordan and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf states. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/us-intercepts-iranian-attack-and-launches-joint-strikes-with-saudi-arabia-against-iran-bac http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/us-intercepts-iranian-attack-and-launches-joint-strikes-with-saudi-arabia-against-iran-bac Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:19:50 +0200 The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid further military response”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/greek-patriot-battery-intercepts-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/25/greek-patriot-battery-intercepts-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:05:29 +0200 The defence system is part of the “Integrated Air Missile Defense Concept” initiative, aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's air defences. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/yemen-houthis-claim-strikes-on-two-saudi-oil-tankers-in-red-sea http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/yemen-houthis-claim-strikes-on-two-saudi-oil-tankers-in-red-sea Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:06:30 +0200 Earlier in the day, Trump threatened the Houthis with "major military punishment" after the Tehran-backed militant group in Yemen claimed on Thursday that it had struck two Saudi oil tankers transiting the Red Sea. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/us-announces-landmark-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/us-announces-landmark-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:24:54 +0200 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the agreement, along with "bilateral safeguards" against non-proliferation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/riyadh-air-review-i-flew-to-madrid-on-the-worlds-newest-airline-heres-what-it-was-like http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/riyadh-air-review-i-flew-to-madrid-on-the-worlds-newest-airline-heres-what-it-was-like Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:39 +0200 Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/new-saudi-visa-lets-umrah-pilgrims-visit-multiple-times-within-a-year http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/new-saudi-visa-lets-umrah-pilgrims-visit-multiple-times-within-a-year Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:17:39 +0200 Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/yemens-houthis-threaten-bab-el-mandeb-closure-in-embargo-on-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/yemens-houthis-threaten-bab-el-mandeb-closure-in-embargo-on-saudi-arabia Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:40:55 +0200 The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/inside-saudi-arabias-maldives http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/09/inside-saudi-arabias-maldives Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:03:37 +0200 Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:36:27 +0200 Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/life-sentence-for-magdeburg-attacker http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/life-sentence-for-magdeburg-attacker Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:38:02 +0200 When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200 18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/show-stopping-astrotourism-centre-with-stargazing-lodge-to-open-near-saudi-arabias-alula http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/show-stopping-astrotourism-centre-with-stargazing-lodge-to-open-near-saudi-arabias-alula Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:31:24 +0200 Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:17:29 +0200 Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/27/saudi-arabia-more-than-15-million-pilgrims-perform-stoning-ritual-in-mina http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/27/saudi-arabia-more-than-15-million-pilgrims-perform-stoning-ritual-in-mina Wed, 27 May 2026 12:46:22 +0200 More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/saudi-arabia-hajj-2026-reaches-its-spiritual-climax-as-millions-of-muslim-pilgrims-gather http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/saudi-arabia-hajj-2026-reaches-its-spiritual-climax-as-millions-of-muslim-pilgrims-gather Tue, 26 May 2026 11:16:04 +0200 Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/more-than-15m-muslim-pilgrims-kick-off-hajj-as-iran-peace-deal-hangs-in-the-balance http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/more-than-15m-muslim-pilgrims-kick-off-hajj-as-iran-peace-deal-hangs-in-the-balance Mon, 25 May 2026 16:03:12 +0200 Despite the uncertainty triggered by the Iran war, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:50 +0200 Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:52 +0200 Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0200 Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/have-a-need-for-speed-saudis-qiddiya-city-gears-up-for-new-motorsport-hotel-and-horse-raci http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/have-a-need-for-speed-saudis-qiddiya-city-gears-up-for-new-motorsport-hotel-and-horse-raci Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:35:06 +0200 Saudi Arabia’s gigacity project has plans to shift to high-gear, creating a hub for international motorsports, equestrian racing and positioning itself as a year-round destination for residences, leisure and tourism. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:44:05 +0200 The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:24:52 +0200 Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-and-saudi-arabia-announce-defence-cooperation-in-kyivs-first-deal-in-the-gulf http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/ukraine-and-saudi-arabia-announce-defence-cooperation-in-kyivs-first-deal-in-the-gulf Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:39:11 +0100 Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/inside-the-uaes-response-to-iranian-attacks-a-senior-official-speaks http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/inside-the-uaes-response-to-iranian-attacks-a-senior-official-speaks Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:36:07 +0100 In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:50:37 +0100 Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/drones-hit-saudi-ras-tanura-refinery-as-iran-strikes-targets-across-region http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/02/drones-hit-saudi-ras-tanura-refinery-as-iran-strikes-targets-across-region Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:29:58 +0100 Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/prince-william-joins-e-sports-tournament-during-visit-to-riyadh http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/prince-william-joins-e-sports-tournament-during-visit-to-riyadh Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:33 +0100 Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/24/the-major-new-travel-hubs-that-are-going-to-change-the-way-we-fly Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:02:22 +0100 From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/22/tourism-creates-bridges-between-nations-says-saudi-arabias-minister-of-tourism-at-wef http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/22/tourism-creates-bridges-between-nations-says-saudi-arabias-minister-of-tourism-at-wef Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:17:57 +0100 Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/two-goats-trump-and-cristiano-ronaldo-share-images-together-on-social-media http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/two-goats-trump-and-cristiano-ronaldo-share-images-together-on-social-media Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:51:30 +0100 After making a name for himself in the two decades he spent at top-tier European clubs, Ronaldo signed up for the Riyadh-based Al Nassr after the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-hosted-by-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-hosted-by-trump-and-saudi-crown-prince Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:55:06 +0100 Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare visit to the White House as President Donald Trump hosted a formal dinner honoring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-in-honour-of-saudi-crown-prince http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/19/cristiano-ronaldo-attends-white-house-dinner-in-honour-of-saudi-crown-prince Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:07:38 +0100 The Portuguese football superstar attended a White House state dinner with global leaders as US President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/15/human-rights-watch-reject-donations-from-comedians-who-appeared-at-riyadh-comedy-festival http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/15/human-rights-watch-reject-donations-from-comedians-who-appeared-at-riyadh-comedy-festival Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:48:43 +0200 The two-week entertainment event has been criticised due to the Saudi government's alleged human rights abuses. Several comedians who attended have offered to donate part of their performance fees from the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Here's everything you need to know. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/saudi-arabia-boosts-global-charm-offensive-with-2025-cultural-investment-conference http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/15/saudi-arabia-boosts-global-charm-offensive-with-2025-cultural-investment-conference Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:43:32 +0200 Saudi Arabia has further signalled its determination to diversify its assets by hosting a global conference to discuss investing in culture, its role in economic and social development and strengthening national identity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/06/oil-prices-jump-after-opec-announces-modest-monthly-output-hike http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/10/06/oil-prices-jump-after-opec-announces-modest-monthly-output-hike Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:59:00 +0200 Analysts forecast that the rise may be short-lived as soft demand threatens a supply glut. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/01/euronews-at-the-global-cybersecurity-forum http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/10/01/euronews-at-the-global-cybersecurity-forum Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:51:43 +0200 Euronews brings the latest news from the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Saudi Arabia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/30/how-could-eas-go-private-deal-impact-the-video-game-industry http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/30/how-could-eas-go-private-deal-impact-the-video-game-industry Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:34:25 +0200 If the transaction is approved, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will join Silver Lake Partners and Affinity Partners, run by US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, as EA’s new owners. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/my-life-as-a-footballer-and-global-icon-cristiano-ronaldo-honoured-in-new-hong-kong-museum http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/my-life-as-a-footballer-and-global-icon-cristiano-ronaldo-honoured-in-new-hong-kong-museum Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:35:18 +0200 The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/ronaldo-magnus-carlsen-and-a-70-million-cash-pot-inside-the-esports-world-cup-2025 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/08/ronaldo-magnus-carlsen-and-a-70-million-cash-pot-inside-the-esports-world-cup-2025 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:30:26 +0200 This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/06/more-than-15-million-foreign-pilgrims-are-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/06/more-than-15-million-foreign-pilgrims-are-in-saudi-arabia-for-hajj Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:18:56 +0200 The Day of Arafat is of great significance to Muslims around the world, regarded as the most sacred day of the year according to traditional sayings of prophet Muhammad (pbuh). http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/fragrance-free-toiletries-and-lots-of-snacks-the-ultimate-packing-list-for-the-hajj-pilgri http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/06/05/fragrance-free-toiletries-and-lots-of-snacks-the-ultimate-packing-list-for-the-hajj-pilgri Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:15:01 +0200 The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/05/pilgrims-begin-hajj-in-mecca-amid-heat-and-new-restrictions http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/06/05/pilgrims-begin-hajj-in-mecca-amid-heat-and-new-restrictions Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:35:40 +0200 Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/saudi-arabia-tackles-sweltering-heat-as-muslim-pilgrims-embark-on-hajj-journey http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/saudi-arabia-tackles-sweltering-heat-as-muslim-pilgrims-embark-on-hajj-journey Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:39:35 +0200 Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/01/nearly-270000-pilgrims-without-permits-stopped-from-entering-mecca http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/01/nearly-270000-pilgrims-without-permits-stopped-from-entering-mecca Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:57:49 +0200 Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme summer heat. They have thus far denied entry to 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits.