Saudi Defense Minister, UK National Security Advisor Discuss Means to Deepen Ties

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during his meeting with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during his meeting with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
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Saudi Defense Minister, UK National Security Advisor Discuss Means to Deepen Ties

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during his meeting with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz during his meeting with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks with UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in London on Wednesday.

They reviewed the strong friendship and strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK and means to boost them in line with the aspirations of both countries’ leadership.

They also reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed regional and global developments, as well as ongoing efforts to support security and stability.

Prince Khalid had held talks with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday.



Vice Foreign Minister, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Hold Talks

The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation - SPA
The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation - SPA
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Vice Foreign Minister, Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister for African Affairs Hold Talks

The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation - SPA
The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation - SPA

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates for African Affairs Ambassador Mohamed Abubakr at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh, SPA reported.

The meeting addressed bilateral cooperation, ways to strengthen joint action on current challenges, and regional developments along with efforts to tackle them.


6 Injured after Debris Falls from Attack on Residential Area in Kuwait

Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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6 Injured after Debris Falls from Attack on Residential Area in Kuwait

Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

An Iranian attack on a residential area in northern Kuwait injured six people on Monday, the Gulf country's health ministry said.

It followed a post on X by Kuwait's army earlier in the day saying the nation's air defenses were working to intercept incoming missiles and drones.

"Falling projectiles and debris in a residential area in the north of the country after an Iranian aggression," the ministry said.

"The total number of injuries rose to six, with varying degrees of wounds."

Overnight from Sunday to Monday, Kuwait had also said it was responding to similar attacks.


Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Two Drones

Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Two Drones

Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

Saudi defenses intercepted two drones, said Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki on Monday.

He said the interception and destruction operations were carried out successfully, reported the Saudi Press Agency.