Coalition Downs Armed Drone, 2 Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. SPA
Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. SPA
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Coalition Downs Armed Drone, 2 Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. SPA
Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. SPA

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Thursday that it intercepted and downed an armed drone and two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militias towards Saudi Arabia.

In a statement, Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki said the joint forces were able to down the drone and destroy the ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group to target civilians in Khamis Mushait.

He accused the terrorist militias of violating the international humanitarian law and of threatening regional and international security.

Malki also said that the Houthis have thwarted efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen.

He reiterated that the command of the Coalition’s joint forces would continue to take the necessary measures to deal with the terrorist aggression of the Houthis in line with the international humanitarian law.



GCC Secretary-General Meets with Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - File Photo
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - File Photo

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Chang Hua.
During the meeting, they discussed several topics related to enhancing relations between the two sides, including the latest developments in the negotiations for a free trade agreement between the GCC and China, SPA reported.
They also reviewed progress on the joint action plan between the GCC and China for the 2023–2027 period, as well as exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.