Saudi Arabia Denies Allegations of Assault on Ethiopians Crossing Border

The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Denies Allegations of Assault on Ethiopians Crossing Border

The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat
The claims are “unfounded," Saudi Arabia said. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia denied on Thursday allegations made by an organization in a report claiming that Ethiopian migrants had been assaulted while crossing to the Kingdom from Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The claims are “unfounded and based on unreliable sources,” an official Saudi source said.

The source deplored the false allegations made by some organizations about the Kingdom and the promotion of politicized and misleading reports.

Groups of people, who were subjected to gunshot wounds by armed groups to push them to enter the Kingdom, had received the necessary medical care, SPA quoted the source as saying.

Law enforcement agencies in the Kingdom are committed to human rights, and to providing humanitarian services to those caught violating border security and treating them in line with international human rights obligations, the source added.



Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Egyptian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Kuwaiti, Egyptian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud attends an informal EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol, Cyprus May 28, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on from Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which regional developments and related efforts were discussed, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday.

He also held phone talks with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty.

During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard, which contributes to strengthening security and stability.


Oman Suspends Oil Loading at Mina al Fahal Terminal After Explosion

Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal. File photo
Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal. File photo
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Oman Suspends Oil Loading at Mina al Fahal Terminal After Explosion

Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal. File photo
Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal. File photo

Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal has suspended oil loading following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday.

The explosion occurred between SBM 1 and 2 ⁠berths due to ⁠an alleged drone attack, they said.

According to Reuters, it was not immediately clear when the attack took place.

Several ⁠supertankers were seen anchored off the port on Friday, shipping data from LSEG showed.

The terminal could not be immediately reached for comment outside office hours.


Saudi Arabia Expresses Full Solidarity with Bahrain against Iranian Aggression

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Full Solidarity with Bahrain against Iranian Aggression

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed on Thursday Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for Bahrain during a telephone conversation with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Crown Prince denounced the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and underscored the Kingdom’s full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

He emphasized Saudi readiness to stand by Bahrain in the face of any threat to its national security, stability, or the safety of its citizens.