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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Queen Elizabeth on Platinum Jubilee

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Queen Elizabeth on Platinum Jubilee

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

The Saudi leadership congratulated Britain's Queen Elizabeth on her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent separate cables of congratulations to the monarch on the occasion.

They wished her constant good health and the British government and people steady progress and prosperity.

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EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
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EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday the EU naval mission in the Red Sea Operation ‌Aspides has ‌raised the ‌alert level ⁠of its vessels ⁠after the situation in the area has worsened, Reuters reported.
Kallas also said that she had spoken ‌with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal ⁠bin ⁠Farhan Al-Saud about diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Yemen and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ⁠are unacceptable and sabotage ‌the ‌global economy," ‌she said in ‌a post on X, adding that Europe is helping protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.

Yemeni government forces continue to fend off concerted Houthi attempts to seize the highlands east of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and west of Taiz.

The group is seeking to secure its positions around the strait, Perim Island and the western coast by capturing mountainous areas that would provide strategic depth on land and fortify its lines of movement and supply.

A military source in the Taiz Military Axis said the clashes had killed 30 Houthis and wounded more than 60 others, in addition to destroying six combat vehicles and two tanks.

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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition held its fourth planning meeting on Thursday at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, gathering 154 naval commanders, operational planners, ambassadors, and European Union representatives from 41 allied and partner nations.

The conference marked the coalition's transition from its foundational phase to active deployment after achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Delegations focused on integrating defense assets, defining operational requirements, and preparing forces for joint missions within the designated area of responsibility.

Discussions covered operational milestones, charter accessions, and capability pledges from member states, with 28 liaison officers currently assigned to coordinate multinational efforts under a unified command structure.

The coalition reaffirmed that safeguarding international navigation, maritime corridors, and strategic straits represents a shared global priority, emphasizing integrated capabilities, real-time intelligence sharing, and adherence to international maritime law to counter emerging threats.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Pakistan Mosque

People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
People stand near an ambulance and a damaged section of a police facility following a suicide attack in Kohat, Pakistan, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the deadly terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom's steadfast stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the terrorization of civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood.

It underscored full solidarity with Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, regardless of motives or justifications.

The Kingdom extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.