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Saudi Defenses Destroy 45 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Defenses Destroy 45 Drones

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki said on Friday that the Kingdom’s defenses intercepted and destroyed 28 drones after entering the country’s airspace.

Ten drones were also shot down over the Eastern Region and seven in the eastern and central regions.

On Thursday, the Kingdom destroyed two ballistic missiles fired at the Eastern Region and Prince Sultan Air Base in al-Kharj, 80 kms southeast of Riyadh.

Defenses also destroyed 33 drones in the Eastern Region, and 17 in the Empty Quarter that were aimed at the Shaybah oil field.

One missile was shot down as it was flying towards the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.

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GCC Interior Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting in Riyadh

The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA
The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA
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GCC Interior Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting in Riyadh

The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA
The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region - SPA

Interior ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states held an emergency ministerial meeting Wednesday in Riyadh, chaired by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz headed the Saudi delegation at the meeting, SPA reported.

He welcomed the ministers and conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The meeting reviewed several security topics, including rapid developments and changes in the region, as well as ways to enhance joint security coordination and cooperation among member states in support of the security and stability of GCC countries.

The meeting was attended by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi and several senior officials from the interior ministries of GCC member states.

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OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC
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OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

OIC Condemns Infiltration of Kuwait's Bubiyan Island by IRGC

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the hostile infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by armed elements of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and their clash with the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, which resulted in the injury of a member of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces, SPA reported.

The OIC general secretariat described the incident as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and security of the State of Kuwait, as well as international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

It called for an immediate cessation of these hostile acts, which threaten the security and stability of the region, and urged adherence to the principles of good neighborliness.

The OIC also reaffirmed full solidarity with the State of Kuwait and its commitment to stand alongside the Kuwaiti government in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Spain

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (file photo)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Madrid on an official visit, according to SPA.

Prince Faisal will meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares to discuss bilateral relations and a number of issues of mutual interest.