Saudi Defenses Destroy Ballistic Missile Fired at Khamis Mushait

Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki.
Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki.
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Saudi Defenses Destroy Ballistic Missile Fired at Khamis Mushait

Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki.
Arab Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Malki.

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said on Friday that Saudi defenses destroyed a ballistic missile fired at the city of Khamis Mushait.

The Arab Coalition said in a statement that the missile, launched from Saada airport, deliberately targeted a commercial center in the city.

Such escalations by the Houthi militias, including the targeting of civilians, required an immediate response in order to protect them, the Coalition added.



GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
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GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed on Saturday the deep concern of member states over the deteriorating security situation in South Asia, calling on all parties to exercise restraint, prioritize dialogue, and resume urgent negotiations between Pakistan and India.

Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of numerous innocent civilians.

He underscored the critical importance of resolving disputes through peaceful means in line with international law and the UN Charter, to safeguard security, peace, and stability in the region. He reiterated the GCC’s firm stance against terrorism in all its forms.

Moreover, Albudaiwi renewed the GCC member states' call for the international community to intensify its efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Jammu and Kashmir issue based on the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.