Saudi Crown Prince, US President Sign Strategic Defense Agreement 

US President Donald Trump meets with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump meets with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi Crown Prince, US President Sign Strategic Defense Agreement 

US President Donald Trump meets with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump meets with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025. (AFP)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump signed at the White House on Tuesday the Strategic Defense Agreement between the Kingdom and US.

The agreement is within the framework of the long-standing strategic partnership and the deep-rooted historical ties that have united the two countries for more than 90 years.

It represents a pivotal step that strengthens long-term defense cooperation and reflects the shared commitment of both sides to supporting peace, security, and prosperity in the region.

The agreement stresses that Saudi Arabia and the US are capable security partners able to work together to confront regional and international challenges and threats.

It deepens long-term defense coordination, boosts deterrence capabilities and readiness, and supports the development and integration of defense capacities between the two countries.

The agreement also establishes a solid framework for sustained and continued defense partnership, contributing to the security and stability of both nations.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.