Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran Explosions

03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran Explosions

03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
03 January 2024, Iran, Kerman: A view of the scene after explosions in Iran. Photo: Fars/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Saudi Arabia has condemned two deadly explosions in Iran.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the terrorist bombings that targeted civilians in Iran,” a statement said.

The Ministry extended it condolences and sympathy to Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Two bombs exploded and killed and injured hundreds of people in Iran.

The explosions struck minutes apart on Wednesday, shaking the city of Kerman, about 820 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tehran.



Coalition: UAVs, Ballistic Missiles Intercepted and Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition: UAVs, Ballistic Missiles Intercepted and Destroyed

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said in separate statements on Sunday that three UAVs were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern and Riyadh regions.

Al-Malki also stated that two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushait were intercepted and destroyed.


King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 26 Judges to Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 26 Judges to Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order promoting and appointing 26 judges to the Board of Grievances, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday.

President of the Board of Grievances and President of the Administrative Judiciary Council Dr. Ali Alohaydib said the order would strengthen the judicial workforce, enhance judicial efficiency, and improve the quality of rulings.

He added that it reflected the support extended to the administrative judiciary by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the continued attention and follow-up of the Crown Prince.


Saudi Foreign Minister and Syrian Counterpart Discuss Houthi Escalation against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister and Syrian Counterpart Discuss Houthi Escalation against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received his Syrian counterpart, Asaad al-Shaibani, in Riyadh on Friday. Al-Shaibani condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed Syria’s solidarity with the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two officials discussed bilateral ties, ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, and regional developments amid Houthi escalation against the Kingdom.

They emphasized that the security of the Kingdom and Syria is an integral part of Arab national security, underscoring the importance of continued coordination and cooperation to help maintain regional security and stability.