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KSrelief Masam Project Removes 1,448 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. (SPA)
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. (SPA)
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KSrelief Masam Project Removes 1,448 Mines Across Yemen in One Week

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. (SPA)
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) Masam Project for Clearing Landmines in Yemen removed 1,448 mines from various parts of the country during the final week of July. The total included 17 anti-personnel mines, 83 anti-tank mines, 1,310 items of unexploded ordnance, and 38 improvised explosive devices, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

During July, Masam teams cleared a total of 7,101 mines, bringing the overall number of explosives removed since the project's launch to 578,226.

The mines had been indiscriminately planted across Yemen, posing a threat to the lives of innocent children, women, and the elderly while spreading fear among civilians.

Through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to clear landmines from Yemeni territory under the Masam Project, enhancing civilian safety and helping the Yemeni people live in dignity and security.

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EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
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EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday the EU naval mission in the Red Sea Operation ‌Aspides has ‌raised the ‌alert level ⁠of its vessels ⁠after the situation in the area has worsened, Reuters reported.
Kallas also said that she had spoken ‌with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal ⁠bin ⁠Farhan Al-Saud about diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Yemen and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ⁠are unacceptable and sabotage ‌the ‌global economy," ‌she said in ‌a post on X, adding that Europe is helping protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.

Yemeni government forces continue to fend off concerted Houthi attempts to seize the highlands east of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and west of Taiz.

The group is seeking to secure its positions around the strait, Perim Island and the western coast by capturing mountainous areas that would provide strategic depth on land and fortify its lines of movement and supply.

A military source in the Taiz Military Axis said the clashes had killed 30 Houthis and wounded more than 60 others, in addition to destroying six combat vehicles and two tanks.

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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition held its fourth planning meeting on Thursday at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, gathering 154 naval commanders, operational planners, ambassadors, and European Union representatives from 41 allied and partner nations.

The conference marked the coalition's transition from its foundational phase to active deployment after achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Delegations focused on integrating defense assets, defining operational requirements, and preparing forces for joint missions within the designated area of responsibility.

Discussions covered operational milestones, charter accessions, and capability pledges from member states, with 28 liaison officers currently assigned to coordinate multinational efforts under a unified command structure.

The coalition reaffirmed that safeguarding international navigation, maritime corridors, and strategic straits represents a shared global priority, emphasizing integrated capabilities, real-time intelligence sharing, and adherence to international maritime law to counter emerging threats.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the deadly terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's steadfast stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the terrorization of civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood.

It underscored full solidarity with Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, regardless of motives or justifications.

The Kingdom extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.