Coalition Destroys Armed Houthi Drone Targeting Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. AFP file photo
Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. AFP file photo
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Coalition Destroys Armed Houthi Drone Targeting Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. AFP file photo
Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. AFP file photo

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed an armed Houthi drone targeting the Kingdom’s southern region.

The drone was destroyed in Yemen’s airspace, Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki said.

He reiterated that the Houthi militias continue to intentionally target civilians in the southern region.



Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
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Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)

The ministries of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan held the third round of political consultations at the Saudi ministry headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji and Tajik Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Farrukh Sharifzoda headed their respective sides during the meeting.

Discussions focused on boosting bilateral relations between the two countries across various sectors, as well as intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest.

The consultation round was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan Waleed Abdulrahman Alreshaidan, Tajik Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi, and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of Asian Countries Director Nasser Al-Ghanoum.