Saudi Arabia News in English

August 12, 2026

AI Generated Audio News Capsule

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Good morning! It’s 12th August, and here’s your Saudi Arabia daily news capsule.

Iran's Strait of Hormuz remains closed unless Washington changes its behavior.

Houthi attack on Yemeni ship reveals rising tensions in the region.

Turkey's Erdogan emphasizes that the Mecca Agreement enhances deterrence without targeting any nation.

Libya faces fifth drone attack on oil facilities as chaos escalates.

Syrian court sentences Bashar and Maher Assad to death in absentia for murder.

Weather warnings issued for severe dust and thunderstorms across five regions.

Military expert suggests current events are a distraction for Houthi forces.

Jeddah embraces nightlife with new LED displays and entertainment options.

Saudi Arabia executes a citizen for murder in Riyadh.

Iran's continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices higher.

Ukraine claims it struck a Russian oil refinery amid ongoing conflict.

Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights condemned by Saudi Arabia.

Gold faces critical test as prices fluctuate ahead of inflation data.

Saudi stock market rises slightly with significant trading volume.

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses two thousand deaths.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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