Saudi Arabia Decorates Pakistan’s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff with King Abdulaziz Medal 

Chairman of the General Staff General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad during the ceremony on Saturday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Chairman of the General Staff General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad during the ceremony on Saturday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Decorates Pakistan’s Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff with King Abdulaziz Medal 

Chairman of the General Staff General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad during the ceremony on Saturday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Chairman of the General Staff General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad during the ceremony on Saturday. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi Arabia’s Chairman of the General Staff General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili decorated in Riyadh on Saturday Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad with the King Abdulaziz Medal (First Class).

The gesture is in implementation of a directive by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also Supreme Commander of All Military Forces.

The honor recognizes Shamshad’s efforts to strengthen friendship, promote cooperation, and advance Saudi-Pakistani relations.

During the ceremony, Al-Ruwaili and Shamshad reviewed aspects of defense and military cooperation, discussed ways to further develop them, and addressed several issues of mutual interest.

Several senior officers and officials from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan attended the meeting and decoration ceremony.



GCC Denounces Iran’s Continued Attacks on Member States

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)
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GCC Denounces Iran’s Continued Attacks on Member States

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. (GCC)

The Gulf Cooperation Council strongly denounced on Sunday Iran’s continued aggression against its member states including the deliberate targeting of infrastructures and oil facilities.

The GCC rejected these hostile actions, describing them as a blatant violation of international law and norms and pose a direct threat to regional security and stability, as well as to the safety of global energy supplies.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi emphasized that Iran’s continuing aggression unveils its escalatory approach towards Gulf states. He said Iran's unacceptable acts of aggression undermine de-escalation efforts and threaten both regional and international security.

He added that Iranian claims seeking to hold GCC member states responsible for any military operations are unfounded, categorically rejected, and lack any foundation.

Albudaiwi urged the international community to condemn the attacks, take firm action, and pressure Iran to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2817 to stop violations and maintain regional stability.

He reaffirmed the GCC’s unity and solidarity in facing threats, and their commitment to joint efforts to promote regional stability and peace.


Qatar Says Helicopter Crashes after Technical Malfunction, 7 Dead

People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Qatar Says Helicopter Crashes after Technical Malfunction, 7 Dead

People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Qatar said on Sunday that seven people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters.

The Defense Ministry earlier said the helicopter crashed on Saturday after suffering ⁠a ⁠technical malfunction during routine duty.

Four of those killed ⁠were Qatari armed forces ‌personnel, ‌one was from ​the Qatar-Türkiye ‌joint forces and ‌two were technicians, the Turkish and Qatari defense ministries said.

"Military cooperation and ‌coordination activities between the Republic of Türkiye and ⁠the ⁠State of Qatar continue uninterrupted within the framework of existing agreements and plans," the Turkish Defense Ministry said. 


MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on Southern Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on Southern Syria

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

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the Israeli strikes targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa described the attack as a violation of international laws and norms, particularly the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

He reaffirmed full solidarity with Syria and its people against actions that undermine its sovereignty and threaten its security and stability.

Israel's military said on Friday it had struck southern Syria in response to what it called attacks against the Druze community in Sweida province.