Iranian security chief endorses Hezbollah overture to Saudi Arabia

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said that a call for peace and turning a new page between Hezbollah and Saudi Arabia by the Lebanese militant group's leader Naim Qassem "deserves praise."

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Iraq-Saudi border incident raises concerns of drug smuggling by armed factions

After Saudi authorities held up dozens of buses at the Iraqi-Saudi Arabia border while seizing narcotics from Iraqi pilgrims, security sources and researchers have alleged that armed factions seek to control the narcotics trade after losing revenues following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

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Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to arrest two major drug dealers

In February, the interior ministry vowed that 2025 would be a tough year for drug dealers, calling for stronger action at both national and international levels.

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First group of Iraqi pilgrims returned to Baghdad Wednesday

Iraq's transport ministry said between two to six flights will be operated daily from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, with the campaign set to come to an end on June 24. 

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All Hajj pilgrims from Kurdistan Region arrived in Saudi Arabia: Official

The head of the Kurdistan Region’s Hajj and Umrah office confirmed that all pilgrims from the Kurdistan Region are safe and accounted for.

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First group of Hajj pilgrims leaves Kurdistan Region for Saudi Arabia

The first group of pilgrims will travel overland to the city of Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, to perform the religious journey.

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EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Crown Prince to attend Arab summit in Baghdad

Dozens of high-profile guests from across the Arab world are set to attend the summit in the Iraqi capital.

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Gulf tour

US President Donald Trump touched down in Riyadh on Tuesday to kick off the first major diplomatic tour of his second administration, with trade and defense links set to top the agenda.

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Saudi’s Aramco reports 4.6 percent drop in net profits in first quarter of 2025

The state-owned oil firm stated that profits declined due to "lower revenue and other income related to sales as well as higher operating costs.”

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