Coalition Intercepts Houthi Drone Launched Towards Saudi Arabia

Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Drone Launched Towards Saudi Arabia

Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Sunday it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Iran-backed group towards the southern Saudi Arabian city of Khamis Mushait.

The Coalition said that the attempts of the militias to target civilians are considered war crimes.

It added that it will take all necessary measures to protect civilians in line with international and humanitarian law.



Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Nigeria over Death of Former President Buhari

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2019. (Reuters)
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2019. (Reuters)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Nigeria over Death of Former President Buhari

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2019. (Reuters)
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, in Pretoria, South Africa, October 3, 2019. (Reuters)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of condolences to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

King Salman expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the Nigerian people, and the family of the deceased.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences.