Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Sudan after 11 die in mine collapse

A general view shows the Ariab company gold mine in the Sudanese desert, 800 kilometers northeast of the capital Khartoum. (File/AFP)
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Updated 30 June 2025
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Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Sudan after 11 die in mine collapse

  • The collapse of the gold mine in the remote desert area of Howeid, northeast Sudan killed 11 miners and wounded seven others

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia offered its condolences to Sudan on Sunday after a gold mine partially collapsed in the country, killing 11 miners and wounded seven others.

The mine is in the remote desert area of Howeid, northeast Sudan.

The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom stands with Sudan during this tragedy and wished the injured a speedy recovery. 


Saudi crown prince receives China FM in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi crown prince receives China FM in Riyadh

  • During the reception, aspects of Saudi-Chinese relations were reviewed, along with ways to develop them

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Riyadh on Sunday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the reception, aspects of Saudi-Chinese relations were reviewed, along with ways to develop them in a manner that serves the common interests of both countries.

Developments in regional and international situations of common interest were also discussed, SPA said.