Bahrain, Kuwait Welcome UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
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Bahrain, Kuwait Welcome UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)

Kuwait welcomed the statement issued by the members of the UN Security Council, which condemned the missile attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia since July 13, and the attacks against commercial vessels since July 22.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s full appreciation for the statement’s emphasis on the need to uphold international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216.

It also welcomed the call to respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Yemen, and to reject actions that threaten regional security and the rights and freedoms of maritime navigation, SPA reported.

Kuwait reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security. It also reaffirmed its support for the legitimate Yemeni government and for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy for Yemen to achieve peace, security, and stability in Yemen.

For his part, Bahrain also welcomed the statement issued by the members of the United Nations Security Council condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom and threatening the safety of commercial vessels, and which underscored the importance of upholding international law, relevant Security Council resolutions, Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, and freedom of maritime navigation.

According to SPA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security and stability are integral to the security of Bahrain and all Gulf states.

The ministry expressed Bahrain’s appreciation for the diplomatic, developmental, and humanitarian efforts undertaken by Saudi Arabia, under its leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, in support of efforts to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable political solution.

It further highlighted Saudi Arabia’s vital role in establishing the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to enhance maritime security, protect freedom of navigation and international trade, and safeguard global energy supplies.



IMCTC, Türkiye Discuss Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi meets with Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler on Monday. (SPA)
Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi meets with Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler on Monday. (SPA)
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IMCTC, Türkiye Discuss Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi meets with Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler on Monday. (SPA)
Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi meets with Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler on Monday. (SPA)

Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi received on Monday Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler at the coalition's headquarters in Riyadh to discuss deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

They also tackled ways to boost coordination and strengthen collective efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

Al-Moghedi reviewed the IMCTC's key activities, programs, and strategic initiatives across its four core domains: ideology, media, counter-terrorist financing, and military.

They stressed the importance of strengthening international efforts and bolstering effective partnerships to combat terrorist organizations and disrupt their ideological and financial support networks.

The two officials commended the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening cooperation and solidarity while consolidating security and stability.

The Turkish ambassador toured the IMCTC headquarters, where he was briefed on its operational mechanisms and the methodology used to develop and implement programs and initiatives across member states.


Saudi Ambassador Meets EU Ambassador to Lebanon

The two sides reviewed various aspects of current political developments - SPA
The two sides reviewed various aspects of current political developments - SPA
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Saudi Ambassador Meets EU Ambassador to Lebanon

The two sides reviewed various aspects of current political developments - SPA
The two sides reviewed various aspects of current political developments - SPA

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari met on Monday at his residence with European Union Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed various aspects of current political developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as several issues of mutual interest.


Kuwait Court Orders Imprisonment of Former MPs, Including Musallam Al-Barrak

The defendants were charged with "contesting the rights and authorities of the Emir of the country and spreading malicious news". (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The defendants were charged with "contesting the rights and authorities of the Emir of the country and spreading malicious news". (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Kuwait Court Orders Imprisonment of Former MPs, Including Musallam Al-Barrak

The defendants were charged with "contesting the rights and authorities of the Emir of the country and spreading malicious news". (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The defendants were charged with "contesting the rights and authorities of the Emir of the country and spreading malicious news". (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Kuwaiti Court of Cassation sentenced on Sunday a number of former MPs to prison, overturning the acquittals of 15 defendants, most of whom were former lawmakers in the dissolved National Assembly. The defendants were charged with "contesting the rights and authorities of the Emir of the country and spreading malicious news detrimental to the internal interests and stability of the nation."

The First Circuit of the Court of Cassation reversed the Court of Appeals' ruling that had suspended the sentence of former MP Muhannad Talal Al-Sayer, sentencing him again to three years in prison on charges related to contesting the rights of the Emir, interfering with his authorities, and spreading malicious news harmful to Kuwait's internal interests and stability.

The court also overturned the appellate ruling that suspended the sentence of former MP Saleh Mohammed Al-Mulla, ordering him to serve two years in prison for contesting the authorities and rights of the Emir.

It overturned the acquittal of former MPs Musallam Al-Barrak and Salem Al-Namlan, convicting them as repeat offenders and sentencing them to three years in prison for spreading malicious news detrimental to the country's interests.

It sentenced former MP Bader Al-Dahoum to one year of hard labor on charges of offending judges of the Constitutional Court.

The court also overturned the acquittals issued in favor of 15 defendants, finding them guilty while abstaining from pronouncing punishment on charges of spreading malicious news detrimental to the state's interests.

The rulings included former MPs Adel Al-Damkhi, Mohammed Mosaed Al-Dosari, Osama Al-Zaid, Shuaib Ali Shaban, Mohammed Abbas Jawhar Hayat, Madi Al-Hajri, Falah Al-Hajri, Hamad Al-Mudlej, Ali Radan Al-Otaibi, Mohammed Haif, Saoud Al-Hajri, Khaled Mounis Al-Otaibi, Nasser Mohammed Al-Mutairi, and Nami Harab Mohammed Awad Obeid.