Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with French, Indian Counterparts

The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with French, Indian Counterparts

The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)
The meeting clarified Saudi Arabia's position regarding current events and their developments (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks on Sunday with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, and India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. They discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan received separate phone calls from Barrot and Jaishankar, during which they reviewed diplomatic efforts addressing the developments in the region.

Meanwhile, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Alkhereiji outlined the Kingdom’s position on the ongoing developments and their repercussions during a meeting held on Sunday at the Foreign Ministry headquarters with the ambassadors of Asian countries in Riyadh.

The ambassadors praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to safeguard regional security and stability, protect the Kingdom’s territory, and respond decisively to all blatant attacks.

They also conveyed their countries’ condemnation of Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, and several Arab and Islamic countries, while expressing appreciation for the Kingdom’s assistance in evacuating their citizens and facilitating their return home.

The meeting was attended by Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, and Nasser Al-Ghannoum, Director-General for Asian Affairs.



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.