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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the US Secretary of State met in Canada’s Niagara Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the US Secretary of State met in Canada’s Niagara Region. SPA
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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the US Secretary of State met in Canada’s Niagara Region. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and the US Secretary of State met in Canada’s Niagara Region. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting in Canada’s Niagara Region.

They reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, and discussed ways to develop them to serve their common interests. They also addressed the most prominent regional and international developments.

Prince Faisal also held talks on Wednesday with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

They discussed ways to further strengthen and develop bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and India across various fields. Discussions also covered developments in the region and the world.

Prince Faisal also met separately with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, and Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha.

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Zelenskyy Arrives in Jeddah

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv (AFP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv (AFP)
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Zelenskyy Arrives in Jeddah

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv (AFP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv (AFP)

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine arrived in Jeddah Thursday. At King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz and several other officials.

Zelenskiy said he would hold "important meetings" in the Kingdom as part of an effort to bolster ties with Middle East countries amid the Iran war.

"Arrived in Saudi Arabia. Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate ⁠the support and support ‌those who ‌are ready to work ​with us ‌to ensure security," Zelenskyy wrote ‌on X.

Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, accompanied Zelenskiy on the ‌visit.

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with his French, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with his French, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Thursday with France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of his participation in the Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting held France.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, along with ways to strengthen and develop them.

They also discussed the latest developments in the region and ongoing efforts in this regard.

According to SPA, the Saudi minister also met with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand.

During their meeting they reviewed cooperation between the two countries in various fields, in addition to discussing the latest developments and issues of common interest.

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2 Dead, 3 Wounded as Missile Intercepted in Abu Dhabi

People walk along the corniche area in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)
People walk along the corniche area in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)
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2 Dead, 3 Wounded as Missile Intercepted in Abu Dhabi

People walk along the corniche area in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)
People walk along the corniche area in Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026. (Photo by Ryan Lim / AFP)

Two people were killed and three were wounded by falling debris after air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the government media office said on Thursday.

"The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X.