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Bahrain and China Elevate Ties to ‘Strategic Partnership’

President Xi Jinping of China receives the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Beijing. (BNA)
President Xi Jinping of China receives the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Beijing. (BNA)
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Bahrain and China Elevate Ties to ‘Strategic Partnership’

President Xi Jinping of China receives the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Beijing. (BNA)
President Xi Jinping of China receives the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Beijing. (BNA)

China and Bahrain agreed on Friday to elevate their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership marking a new phase of cooperation.
The agreement came during an official meeting between Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The two sides reviewed ways to promote bilateral cooperation in various vital areas, particularly economy, trade, investment, and scientific sectors. They also discussed regional and international issues and developments, according to the Bahrain News Agency.
On Friday, a joint statement was issued in which the two sides expressed their satisfaction with the significant progress achieved in their bilateral relations.
They agreed to establish comprehensive strategic partnership relations and promote friendly cooperation in a manner that better serves the two peoples.
The Chinese side affirmed firm support for Manama's efforts to maintain the country's sovereignty, security, and stability, and categorically rejected any external forces interfering in Bahrain's internal affairs.
The Bahraini side emphasized its unwavering commitment to the One-China principle and its support for Beijing's efforts to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Bahrain praised President Xi Jinping's initiatives on "Global Development," "Global Security," and "Global Civilization."
The Chinese and Bahraini sides emphasized the importance of maintaining the international system with the United Nations at its core, and upholding the international order based on international law and the fundamental principles of international relations founded on the principles of the UN Charter.
The two sides agreed to expand interactions between their governmental and parliamentary bodies, exchange experiences in administration and governance, strengthen policy coordination, and continue to solidify mutual political trust.
The two countries consider that continuing Sino-Bahraini cooperation within the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative" aims to enhance development and prosperity between the two nations.
Both sides affirmed that maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and the Arabian Gulf serves the fundamental and long-term interests of the peoples in the region.
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The King of Bahrain affirmed during a meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, his country's commitment to the path of peace to support stability in the region.
"As advocates of peace, tolerance, and human coexistence, we believe in the necessity of adopting a peaceful dialogue and diplomacy approach based on good neighborliness and non-interference in internal affairs”, said the King.
"We seek the return of diplomatic ties with Iran as a neighboring country, and we welcome your support for this endeavor to establish peace and restore stability in the region,” he added, stressing the need for joint efforts to swiftly address the repercussions of the Palestinian crisis.
The Bahraini King urged the international community and Security Council to take a “firm stance to stop the war on Gaza, paving the way to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”.
He commended China's positions in recognizing Palestine as a full member state in the United Nations, and for its clear interest and great support for just Arab causes.

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Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

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Coalition: Houthi Militia Continues Attacks and Attempts to Target Saudi Infrastructure

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that the terrorist Houthi militia is persisting in its heinous attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 's national assets and infrastructure, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Al-Malki explained that the continuation of these attacks demonstrates the Houthi militia's approach and extremist ideology regarding escalation and the targeting of civilians within the Kingdom.

On Wednesday, the militia launched attacks against the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan using ballistic missiles and drones.
Al-Malki confirmed that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond to these attacks responsibly to protect the Kingdom's sovereignty and national assets, as well as to safeguard civilians and civilian assets from these heinous acts.

This response will be conducted in accordance with the principle of self-defense pursuant to international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter and in compliance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules.

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Saudi Arabia, Arab, Islamic Countries Hail UK Decision to Ban Imports from Illegal Israeli Settlements

This photograph taken from the E1 corridor, an area in the occupied West Bank shows vehicles driving along the highway near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on September 8, 2026. (AFP)
This photograph taken from the E1 corridor, an area in the occupied West Bank shows vehicles driving along the highway near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on September 8, 2026. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia, Arab, Islamic Countries Hail UK Decision to Ban Imports from Illegal Israeli Settlements

This photograph taken from the E1 corridor, an area in the occupied West Bank shows vehicles driving along the highway near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on September 8, 2026. (AFP)
This photograph taken from the E1 corridor, an area in the occupied West Bank shows vehicles driving along the highway near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on September 8, 2026. (AFP)

Eight countries welcomed the decision by Britain to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and impose restrictions on some services, adding they hoped the ‌move would ‌mobilize other countries to ‌take ⁠similar action.

In a ⁠joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Türkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia welcomed the joint statement ‌by 12 countries ‌on the need for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

The ministers "reiterate ‌their call for Israel to rescind all measures ⁠taken ⁠in connection with settlement activities and other measures aimed at altering the geographic and demographic character of the Occupied Palestinian Territory", the statement said.

The FMs welcomed the joint statement on the two-state solution issued by the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, confirming their intention to introduce national and/or support European restrictions on trade in goods with settlements that are illegal under international law, or to actively consider these and other measures in accordance with their respective national procedures.

The ministers considered the announced intentions to be in line with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, including UN Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), and the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice of July 19, 2024, including the obligation of all States not to recognize as legal the situation arising from Israel’s unlawful occupation and not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel’s occupation.

The ministers underscored that Gaza is an integral part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and call for the full and immediate implementation of President Donald Trump’s peace plan to end the conflict in the enclave, to ensure security and stability, address the humanitarian situation, facilitate reconstruction and recovery, and lay the foundations for lasting peace.

They stressed that the only viable path to achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace is the implementation of the two-state solution, through the realization of an independent, sovereign, contiguous, and viable Palestinian State, based on the June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the relevant UN resolutions.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks on Jordan

Jordanian air defenses intercept missiles launched from Iran, as seen from the Israeli side of the Jordan Valley, 09 September 2026. (EPA)
Jordanian air defenses intercept missiles launched from Iran, as seen from the Israeli side of the Jordan Valley, 09 September 2026. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks on Jordan

Jordanian air defenses intercept missiles launched from Iran, as seen from the Israeli side of the Jordan Valley, 09 September 2026. (EPA)
Jordanian air defenses intercept missiles launched from Iran, as seen from the Israeli side of the Jordan Valley, 09 September 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Wednesday the continued, “unjustified, and blatant Iranian attacks on Jordan.”

A Foreign Ministry statement reiterated Saudi Arabia's solidarity with Jordan and its people regarding any measures taken in response to this aggression.

Saudi Arabia stressed that the Iranian attacks are “a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness.”

It underlined “the urgent need for an immediate end to Iran's attacks against Jordan and other countries in the region, as well as the need for serious and concerted efforts to achieve security and stability for the region's nations and peoples.”