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Somalia Cancels All UAE Deals

A meeting of the Somali government. (Somali National News Agency)
A meeting of the Somali government. (Somali National News Agency)
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Somalia Cancels All UAE Deals

A meeting of the Somali government. (Somali National News Agency)
A meeting of the Somali government. (Somali National News Agency)

Somalia's government said on Monday that it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port deals and defense and ‌security cooperation, ‌citing ‌evidence ⁠the UAE had ‌undermined its national sovereignty. 

"The Council of Ministers has annulled all agreements concluded with the United Arab Emirates, ⁠including those involving federal governmental ‌institutions, affiliated entities, and ‍regional administrations ‍operating within the territory ‍of the Federal Republic of Somalia," a statement from Somalia's Council of Ministers said. 

"This decision applies to all agreements ⁠and partnerships relating to the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo ... (and) bilateral security and defense cooperation agreements," the statement added. 

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Qatar, MWL, GCC Condemn Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Cities of Taif and Yanbu

Qatar, MWL, GCC Condemn Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Cities of Taif and Yanbu
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Qatar, MWL, GCC Condemn Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Cities of Taif and Yanbu

Qatar, MWL, GCC Condemn Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Cities of Taif and Yanbu

Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Muslim World League (MWL) condemned Thursday's missile attacks launched by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia's cities of Taif and Yanbu, reaffirming their support for the Kingdom's security and stability.

In a statement on Friday, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a reprehensible act of aggression that showed a blatant disregard for civilian lives, violated Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and constituted a clear breach of international law. It called for an immediate halt to such irresponsible acts.

The Muslim World League (MWL), in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, reiterated its condemnation of these treacherous terrorist attacks, which violate religious values as well as international and humanitarian law and norms. The attacks further demonstrate the terrorist militia’s criminal practice of deliberately targeting civilians and civilian objects.

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the GCC's full support for the Kingdom and all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability, and protect its citizens and residents.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Spanish, UK Counterparts in New York

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Spanish, UK Counterparts in New York

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate meetings on Thursday in New York with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband.

The meetings were held on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

During his talks with Bueno, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional developments, as well as efforts to mitigate the repercussions of the current crisis in the region.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband. (SPA)

The Saudi minister reviewed with Miliband the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. They also discussed the latest regional developments and stressed the need to continue coordination and joint efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

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Foreign Ministers of 'Makkah Agreement' Review Emergency Meeting of Military chiefs

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Saudi Arabia’s permanent UN mission in New York on Thursday.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Saudi Arabia’s permanent UN mission in New York on Thursday.
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Foreign Ministers of 'Makkah Agreement' Review Emergency Meeting of Military chiefs

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Saudi Arabia’s permanent UN mission in New York on Thursday.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Saudi Arabia’s permanent UN mission in New York on Thursday.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Saudi Arabia’s permanent UN mission in New York on Thursday, within the framework of the Makkah Agreement on mutual defense.

The ministers reviewed progress on establishing the agreement's secretariat, committees and working groups, as well as preparations for the launch of their operations.

The ministers condemned attacks on Makkah and Saudi civilian and economic facilities, praised the Saudi armed forces' readiness, and reaffirmed the Kingdom's right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

The ministers discussed plans for an emergency meeting of military chiefs to coordinate support for Saudi Arabia under their mutual defense pact and stressed the need to uphold international law, respect state sovereignty, and ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation.

The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting lasting peace and stability in the region, supporting de-escalation efforts and pursuing peaceful solutions to ongoing crises.

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is a trilateral mutual defense pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan on August 7, 2026.