Royal Saudi Air Force to Participate in ‘Sindh Shield’ Exercise in Pakistan

The Kingdom, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2023” exercise alongside the host nation's forces, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Turkiye - SPA/File Photo
The Kingdom, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2023” exercise alongside the host nation's forces, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Turkiye - SPA/File Photo
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Royal Saudi Air Force to Participate in ‘Sindh Shield’ Exercise in Pakistan

The Kingdom, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2023” exercise alongside the host nation's forces, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Turkiye - SPA/File Photo
The Kingdom, represented by its Air Force, is participating in the “Sindh Shield 2023” exercise alongside the host nation's forces, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Turkiye - SPA/File Photo

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will participate in the “Sindh Shield 2023” military exercise, which is taking place in Pakistan.
In farewell to the participating group in the exercise upon their departure from King Khalid Air Base, the Deputy Commander of the RSAF, Major General Pilot Talal bin Suleiman Al-Ghamdi, was present, SPA reported.
The Deputy Commander of the RSAF reviewed the participating equipment, assessed the readiness of the personnel, and inspected the preparations and arrangements.
He encouraged the participants to exert their efforts and make full use of the exercise, benefiting them in carrying out their combat duties effectively, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of execution.
The exercise, set to commence later this week and last for nearly a month, aims to train in aerial combat operations within an international coalition, applying the concept of joint operations in an environment similar to real warfare.
Additionally, it involves the exchange of military expertise in planning and execution with participating friendly nations, enhancing the readiness and combat efficiency of aircrews and supporting technical teams, and strengthening international relations among the participating countries.



Qatar PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks Make Some Progress

FILE PHOTO: The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque, which was hit in previous Israeli strike during the war, stands damaged in Gaza City, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque, which was hit in previous Israeli strike during the war, stands damaged in Gaza City, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo
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Qatar PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks Make Some Progress

FILE PHOTO: The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque, which was hit in previous Israeli strike during the war, stands damaged in Gaza City, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque, which was hit in previous Israeli strike during the war, stands damaged in Gaza City, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

Qatar's prime minister said on Sunday that efforts to reach a new ceasefire in Gaza have made some progress but an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war remains elusive.

"We have seen on Thursday a bit of progress compared to other meetings yet we need to find an answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war. That's the key point of the entire negotiations," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also serves as foreign minister, Reuters reported.

Mossad Director David Barnea traveled to Doha on Thursday to meet Sheikh Mohammed amid efforts to reach a new ceasefire in Gaza, Axios reported last week.

Sheikh Mohammed didn't say which elements of the ceasefire talks had progressed in recent days, but said Hamas and Israel remained at odds over the ultimate goal of negotiations.

He said the militant group is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages if Israel ends the war in Gaza. But Israel wants Hamas to release the remaining hostages without offering a clear vision on ending the war, he said.

"When you don't have a common objective, a common goal between the parties, I believe the opportunities (to end the war) become very thin," Sheikh Mohammed said at a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Fidan said talks Turkish officials have held with Hamas had shown the group would be more open to an agreement that goes beyond a ceasefire in Gaza and aims for a lasting solution to the crisis with Israel, including a two-state solution.

Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a January ceasefire collapsed, saying it would keep up pressure on Hamas until it frees the remaining hostages still held in the enclave. Up to 24 of them are believed to still be alive.

The Gaza war started after Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack. Since then, Israel's offensive on the enclave killed more than 51,400, according to local health officials.