Saudi Arabia News in English

August 18, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 18th August, and here’s your Saudi Arabia daily news capsule.

Trump hints at seizing the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over U.S.-Oman relations.

Saudi Arabia and Sudan establish a coordination council to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Kushner reveals details of a friendly meeting with Hamas leaders amid Gaza tensions.

Education Minister announces promotions for over 37,000 educators next month.

Weather update: Eastern region braces for a heatwave with temperatures hitting 50 degrees.

Trump states the U.S. will not extend the agreement with Iran, escalating tensions.

Record-breaking sale of a Canadian falcon at a Saudi auction highlights growing interest.

Neom Reserve celebrates the first birth of a striped hyena after successful relocation.

Namah Chemicals explains delays in financial reporting due to five key reasons.

Saudi Interior Ministry announces execution of a citizen for drug trafficking offenses.

Bloomberg reports hidden Gulf flows are stabilizing oil prices amid market fluctuations.

Casualties reported in ongoing exchanges of fire between Russia and Ukraine.

Kurdistan faces drone attacks from Iran targeting local government offices.

Elissa returns to Carthage, sparking discussions over her past controversies.

A new study reveals early diagnostic indicators for Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear.

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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