Saudi, US Defense Ministers Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Regional, Int’l Security

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi, US Defense Ministers Discuss Efforts to Strengthen Regional, Int’l Security

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed on Tuesday with his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, the latest developments in the region and their joint efforts to address the challenges, aiming to strengthen regional and international security and stability.

The talks between the two ministers took place during a telephone call received by Prince Khalid from Hegseth.

The two officials reviewed the strategic cooperation between the defense ministries of both countries and discussed ways to promote it.



OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem

OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem
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OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem

OIC Condemns Plans to Build 356 Settlement Units in Occupied Jerusalem

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' approval of plans to construct 356 new settlement units in the occupied city of Jerusalem.

According to SPA, OIC affirmed that this constitutes a war crime under international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, particularly UN Security Council Resolution No. 2334 and the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion.

The OIC general secretariat warned of the grave consequences of the ongoing and escalating violence and terrorism by extremist settler militias in the occupied West Bank, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces.

It also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take immediate and decisive measures to put an end to impunity and hold perpetrators accountable for the crimes committed against the Palestinian people, their land, and their property.


MWL Expresses Deep Concern over UN Reports of Famine in Sudan

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Expresses Deep Concern over UN Reports of Famine in Sudan

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed deep concern over the United Nations' shocking reports regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation and famine affecting several regions in Sudan.

In a statement issued by Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, he said that famine is now unfolding in Sudan before the eyes of the international community -- for the second time in less than a year.

According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) September report, famine has been confirmed in the Sudanese towns of El-Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 other areas at risk of famine.

Al-Issa stressed that the declaration constitutes an urgent appeal to the international community to intensify efforts to save the Sudanese people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

He said that firm and immediate action must be taken against the horrific violations committed against civilians, hold those responsible accountable, compel criminal elements to fully comply with international humanitarian law, and uphold the principles of the Jeddah Declaration on the protection of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.


King of Malaysia Explores Areas of Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Aviation, Space

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander was briefed on the advanced capabilities of SAMI (SPA)
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander was briefed on the advanced capabilities of SAMI (SPA)
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King of Malaysia Explores Areas of Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Aviation, Space

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander was briefed on the advanced capabilities of SAMI (SPA)
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander was briefed on the advanced capabilities of SAMI (SPA)

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskander, accompanied by a delegation, visited SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Company, during a visit to the Kingdom on Wednesday.

The Malaysian King was received upon arrival by SAMI chief executive officer Thamer Al-Muhid along with senior company officials. His visit aims to expand cooperation between the two countries in various fields including in the aviation and space sectors.

The king was briefed on the company’s facilities and its advanced capabilities in the fields of maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, and its role in localizing the aviation and space industries in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries aims to build sustainable industrial capabilities in the field of aerospace systems.