Arab Coalition Destroys Explosive Drones Launched by Houthis Towards Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Arab Coalition Destroys Explosive Drones Launched by Houthis Towards Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Arab Coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed explosive drones launched by Yemen's Houthis on Sunday targeting Saudi Arabia.

Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said two drones were fired by the Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Khamis Mushait in the Kingdom.

The attempted attack was “systematic and deliberately targeted civilians and structures,” the Coalition said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

This is the fifth such attack in four days, the latest of which was on Saturday when the Coalition intercepted and downed an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis towards Abha airport.



Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Korean Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan - File Photo
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan - File Photo
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Korean Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan - File Photo
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan - File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Thursday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Hyun, SPA reported.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments and issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Leaders Congratulate Qatar on National Day, Niger on Republic Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
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Saudi Leaders Congratulate Qatar on National Day, Niger on Republic Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

The Saudi leadership congratulated Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on his country's National Day, the Saudi Press agency reported on Thursday. 

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables to the Emir wishing him continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Qatar steady progress and prosperity. 

The Saudi leadership also congratulated President of Niger Abdourahamane Tchiani on Republic Day. 


MWL Condemns Israel’s Approval of New Settlements in the West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Israel’s Approval of New Settlements in the West Bank

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Israel’s approval of the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

In a statement issued by the MWL's General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Organization of Muslim Scholars Chairman Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa denounced the decision as a continuation of the occupation government’s persistent policy of violating international laws and United Nations resolutions, and of undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.

He called on the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities to put an end to these violations and to enforce relevant international resolutions in the occupied Palestinian territories.