Saudi Gazette

06/09/2026

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664337/saudi-arabia/saudi-fm-discusses-regional-developments-de-escalation-in-calls-with-iranian-pakistani-counterparts

06/09/2026

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries strongly condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land and establish settlements in the Gaza Strip.

06/09/2026

Border Guard land patrols arrested 13 violators of the Border Security Law and thwarted the smuggling of 280 kg of khat, 37 kg of hashish and 45,000 tablets in three separate operations across Asir and Jazan.

https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664334/saudi-arabia/border-guard-arrests-13-seizes-280kg-of-khat-37kg-of-hashish-and-45000-pills

06/09/2026

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods for Makkah, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha on Sunday.

https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664333/saudi-arabia/red-orange-alerts-warn-of-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flash-floods-across-regions

06/09/2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday urged Russia to remove a war monument in the Far East depicting the destruction of Japan's chrysanthemum crest, calling it “completely unacceptable,” Kyodo News reported.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged Russia to remove a monument in Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier destroying Japan's chrysanthemum crest.

06/09/2026

The death toll from a ferry accident off Girne (Kyrenia) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has risen to 13, while 15 people remain missing, Prime Minister Unal Ustel said Saturday.

The death toll from the Filo Jet ferry accident off Northern Cyprus has risen to 13, while search operations continue for 15 people who remain missing.

06/09/2026

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing rocks and volcanic ash as intense volcanic activity continued, the country's Geological Agency said.

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing rocks and volcanic ash as authorities reported continuing activity and rumbling.

06/09/2026

The death toll from devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to 1,375, while 5,531 people remain missing 10 days after the disaster struck, according to official figures released Saturday.

The death toll from flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has reached 1,375, with 5,531 people still missing 10 days after the disaster.

06/09/2026

Spanish authorities are preparing a new temporary accommodation site in Ceuta for hundreds of migrants who remain on the streets following a record influx from Morocco in July, local media reported Saturday.

Spanish authorities are preparing a new migrant accommodation site in Ceuta after around 72,000 people crossed from Morocco during a record influx in July.

05/09/2026

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Saturday that calls for an early general election would be considered.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said calls for an early general election would be considered, while stressing that his government remains stable and focused on the economy and fighting corruption.