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Saudi Arabia Condemns Houthi Drone Launch Toward Makkah RIYADH, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned the launch of a drone that its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said was sent by the Houthis toward Makkah on September 15. The ministry praised the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for intercepting and destroying the drone before it entered Makkah’s restricted airspace. It described the incident as the second attempt to target Makkah, following an

Saudi Arabia Says Red Sea Maritime Security Is a Shared International Responsibility UNITED NATIONS, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting maritime corridors and ensuring freedom of navigation were shared international responsibilities as it warned of threats to shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwas

Qatar Condemns Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Cities DOHA, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar strongly condemned Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Several civilians were injured, while homes and vehicles sustained material damage, according to a ministry statement carried by QNA. The ministry des

Saudi Crown Prince, Egypt’s El-Sisi discuss regional and maritime security in Cairo | 📷SPA CAIRO, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed regional security, maritime security and freedom of navigation during talks in Cairo on Tuesday, SPA reported. Meeting at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, the two leaders reviewed developments in the Middle E

Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia KUWAIT CITY, September 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait strongly condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks against civilians in the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, its foreign ministry said in a statement reported by SPA. Several civilians were injured and a number of homes and vehicles were damaged in the attacks, according to the statement. It did not give a figure for the injured. The

Egypt Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Reaffirms Solidarity CAIRO, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and pledged its full support for the Kingdom in confronting threats to its security, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the national security of the two countries was inseparable and reaffirmed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In its statement, the ministry warned ag

Saudi Ambassador Presents Credentials to Serbian President | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Anas Al-Wusaidi presented his credentials to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia’s non-resident ambassador to Serbia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Wusaidi also serves as the Kingdom’s ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina. He conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, P

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY DOONBEG, Ireland, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday to halt strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming the attacks for fuel shortag