Saudi FM calls US counterpart Marco Rubio

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio. (File/AFP)
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Updated 30 December 2025
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Saudi FM calls US counterpart Marco Rubio

  • Prince Faisal also received call from Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and they discussed the latest regional and international developments

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart Marco ​Rubio on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, the two officials discussed developments in the region and efforts being made regarding them.

Earlier, the US State Department said ongoing ​tensions ‌in Yemen and regional security were discussed during the call.

Prince Faisal also received a telephone call from his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and they discussed the latest regional and international developments. 


KSrelief aid reaches thousands in crisis zones

Updated 18 January 2026
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KSrelief aid reaches thousands in crisis zones

  • Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to provide vital assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

In Yemen, the organization distributed 1,850 shopping vouchers in Marib governorate, enabling beneficiaries to purchase winter clothing. The aid reached hundreds of displaced individuals living in camps.

In Lebanon, the KSrelief-funded ambulance service of the Subul Al-Salam Social Association in Miniyeh district, northern Lebanon, carried out 34 emergency missions last week.

In Chad, the Saudi aid agency distributed 1,600 cartons of dates and women’s hygiene kits in Chari-Baguirmi province, benefiting 800 families from the most vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, refugees, and widows.

KSrelief also distributed 803 food baskets in Dandadji village, Maradi, Niger, benefiting 5,621 individuals from 803 families.

In Sudan, the agency distributed 2,513 food baskets to vulnerable and displaced families in Kosti locality, White Nile state, reaching 18,678 individuals.

Since 2015, KSrelief has implemented 4,066 projects in 109 countries, spending over $8.28 billion on food security, health, education, water and sanitation, shelter and early recovery.