GCC Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attack Targeting Damascus

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Condemns Terrorist Attack Targeting Damascus

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

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed his strongest condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack that targeted the Syrian capital, Damascus, and resulted in the injury of a number of security personnel and civilians while security authorities were attempting to dismantle two explosive devices planted by a terrorist cell, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi underscored that the GCC renews its firm position rejecting all forms of terrorism and extremism, stressing the need for concerted regional and international efforts to eliminate terrorism and dry up its sources, in a manner that leads to enhancing security and stability and safeguarding the security and safety of states.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic in all measures it takes to protect its security and stability, while wishing the injured a speedy recovery and praying that Syria and its people be protected from all harm.



Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Security with Russian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Security with Russian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday.

The talks focused on bilateral relations and key regional developments, including the escalating security situation in Yemen and ongoing threats to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The ministers also discussed efforts to strengthen regional security and stability.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand

Prince Faisal also held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on bilateral relations and the latest regional developments. The two ministers condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and underscored the importance of joint efforts to strengthen regional security and stability.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and EU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas

The Saudi minister also met European Union foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas. The two sides underscored the importance of promoting security and stability in the region.


Bin Farhan, Rubio Sign Agreement Formalizing US Participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Bin Farhan, Rubio Sign Agreement Formalizing US Participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an agreement on Friday formalizing Washington’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh as an official participant.

The agreement establishes a framework for both countries to move forward with preparations for the event, underscoring the expo’s commitment to promoting international cooperation and strengthening partnerships with participating nations.

The Saudi foreign minister also held talks with his US counterpart on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

The discussions covered the strategic partnership between the two countries, ways to expand cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, and regional developments. The ministers also exchanged views on efforts to address the challenges facing the region.


Coalition Downs 2 Drones Fired at Saudi Arabia

Coalition official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition Downs 2 Drones Fired at Saudi Arabia

Coalition official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed on Saturday a drone fired by the terrorist Houthi militia at Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region and another at the Southern Region. 

On Friday, the Coalition announced the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile and Cruise missile launched by the militia toward the Southern and Western Region, as well as two drones in the Makkah and Riyadh Regions.  

Coalition official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said that Saudi air defenses destroyed two ballistic missiles headed toward Riyadh and one in the Eastern Region on Thursday.  

Civil Defense teams responded to the fall of shrapnel from the two destroyed missiles in Riyadh, which resulted in a minor injury to a citizen and material damage to a house and a vehicle.