U.S. Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack in Palmyra, Syria During Counterterrorism Mission 
California, 18 States Sue to Block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee 
Thailand Vows Continued Military Action Amid Cambodia Border Clash Despite Trump Ceasefire Claim 
Belarus Frees Opposition Leaders Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka in U.S.-Brokered Deal 
Syria Arrests Five Suspects After Deadly Attack on U.S. and Syrian Troops in Palmyra 
Trump Signals Two Final Candidates for Fed Chair, Calls for Presidential Input on Interest Rates 
International Stabilization Force for Gaza Nears Deployment as U.S.-Led Planning Advances 
Special Prosecutor Alleges Yoon Suk Yeol Sought North Korea Provocation to Justify Martial Law 
Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal Over Sanctions 
Global Leaders Condemn Deadly Antisemitic Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach During Hanukkah 
Air Force One Delivery Delayed to 2028 as Boeing Faces Rising Costs 
Russian Drone Attack Hits Turkish Cargo Ship Carrying Sunflower Oil to Egypt, Ukraine Says 
Colombia’s Clan del Golfo Peace Talks Signal Mandatory Prison Sentences for Top Leaders 
International Outcry Grows Over Re-Arrest of Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran 
U.S. Special Forces Intercept Ship Carrying Military Components Bound for Iran 
New Epstein Photos Surface Showing Trump as Lawmakers Near Document Release Deadline 
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C., to discuss strengthening military cooperation and addressing key regional and global developments. The high-level talks, announced Tuesday on social media platform X, reflect ongoing efforts to enhance security ties between the long-standing allies.
The meeting follows Saudi Arabia’s recent diplomatic engagements with both U.S. and Russian officials to mediate discussions on the Ukraine war and broader U.S.-Russia relations. As a key player in the Middle East, Riyadh continues to position itself as a crucial intermediary in global affairs.
Washington and Riyadh have maintained a strong defense alliance, with the U.S. providing advanced military support to the kingdom. Their latest discussions underscore shared security priorities, particularly as geopolitical tensions rise. The meeting also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to balance relations with major global powers while ensuring regional stability.
The visit comes at a time of shifting alliances and evolving security dynamics, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role in international diplomacy. With tensions in the Middle East and global power struggles intensifying, Riyadh’s engagement with both Western and Eastern powers highlights its strategic importance on the world stage.
By hosting crucial dialogues with U.S. and Russian officials, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key negotiator in global conflicts, solidifying its influence in shaping future diplomatic and security frameworks.
