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Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that two drones were intercepted and destroyed, one of them in the Empty Quarter and the other in east of Riyadh.Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that one drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter, while the other was intercepted and destroyed in east of Riyadh. Source link
Saudi Defense Ministry: Two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base intercepted and destroyed
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Source link
Three people were injured after Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Israeli aircraft struck the outskirts of Zibqin, Dhayra and Yarine in southern Lebanon.A separate strike targeting a building in Burj Rahal left three people with moderate injuries, who were transferred to hospitals in Tyre.Israeli jets also launched raids on the towns of Shhour and Tayr Debba in the south.Earlier at dawn, at least 26 people, including three Lebanese army soldiers, were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon.Emergency and civil defense teams continue search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll may rise. Source link
Turkiye has introduced Emergency and Defense Planning departments across all government ministries, except the Ministry of National Defense, which remains the primary authority responsible for implementing the policy.According to Turkish media reports, the new units will oversee and coordinate preparations related to war readiness, disaster response, civil defense and national mobilization.Heads of the departments have been appointed, with the decisions published in the Official Gazette and signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The departments were established under a decree issued in October 2025 and will also be responsible for ensuring the flow of information to the presidency and coordinating related measures within affiliated institutions. Source link
The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,123 martyrs in addition to 171,805 wounded since October 7, 2023.The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that hospitals in the Strip received three martyrs whose bodies were recovered in the past 24 hours, in addition to the wounded. A number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense teams have been unable to reach them so far.The statement added that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire last October has risen to 640, while the total number of injuries has reached 1,707, and the bodies of 753 martyrs have been recovered from under the rubble. Source link
Saudi Crown Prince discusses regional escalation with leaders of Cyprus, UK, and Turkiye
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, held phone conversations with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides; Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Keir Starmer; and President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Discussions during the calls, dealt with the developments in the region and the implications of military escalation on regional and international security.According to the Saudi Press Agency, the leaders affirmed their countries’ support for Saudi Arabia in the face of Iranian attacks targeting its territory, and their backing of all efforts aimed at preserving the Kingdom’s sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity, while rejecting any actions that could undermine regional security and stability. Source link
The Government of Dubai Media Office announced on Saturday that the competent authorities in the emirate dealt with a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris caused by the successful interception of an aerial threat by UAE’s air defence systems, with no injuries reported.In a statement, the Office categorically denied reports circulating online that suggested incidents at Dubai International Airport. Related Story Source link
Iran is in a war it did not choose in full, yet one it helped to script in part. Iran is also in a leadership rupture…
GCC Secretary General strongly condemns Iranian aggression targeting buildings in Bahrain housing personnel from Qatari Amiri Naval Forces
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest possible terms the treacherous Iranian aggression that targeted buildings in the Kingdom of Bahrain. These facilities house personnel from the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces participating in the Unified Naval Operations Center, which operates under the GCC Unified Military Command.Albudaiwi emphasized that targeting facilities housing naval personnel from GCC states who are part of the Unified Naval Operations Center is an unacceptable hostile act. He pointed out that such actions contradict all international laws and norms and once again reveal Iran’s escalatory approach toward the GCC states.He also stressed that the GCC states stand as one rank in the face of any threat targeting their security or the safety of their forces and vital facilities, affirming the Council’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar, supporting all measures they take to protect their security and sovereignty.Albudaiwi reiterated that the security of the GCC states is indivisible and that any attack on a member state or its joint forces is considered an attack on all. Source link
Barcelona swept to a domestic treble last season but fell agonisingly short in the Champions League, beaten in the semi-finals by Inter Milan, making it their clear priority this year. The dream of returning to the European throne for the first time since 2015 may lead Hansi Flick’s side to take their eyes off the ball in La Liga this weekend. The Spanish champions visit Athletic Bilbao today, going into the weekend with a four-point lead on rivals Real Madrid, who were visiting Celta Vigo late last night. With Alvaro Arbeloa’s side at a low ebb following Monday’s defeat against Getafe, Flick may choose to use the breathing room to gamble on heavy rotations before next week’s Champions League last 16 clash at Newcastle. The Catalan giants finished Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final clash against Atletico Madrid drained, winning 3-0 but eliminated 4-3 on aggregate, adding to the pressure for Flick to give his stars a break.“Everyone was exhausted because they left everything on the pitch, they gave more than 100 percent,” said Flick. Barca changed their travel plans on Wednesday to head directly to England from Bilbao, rather than returning home first. With Newcastle in the last 16, and then either Atletico or Tottenham Hotspur in a potential quarter-final, Barcelona can see a relatively kind route towards the final four. Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde suffered injuries against Atletico and join Frenkie de Jong on the sidelines, while Robert Lewandowski may have to play in a mask after suffering a fractured eye socket.Midfielder Pedri has only recently returned from injury but Flick pushed him to play the full 90 minutes against Atletico. “I think we needed Pedri on the pitch, this is why I ask him if he can continue and I’m really happy (he’s not hurt),” admitted Flick. “It was a risk to play 90 minutes. He said after the game ‘nothing happened, I’m okay’.”Lesser-utilised players like Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo and Roony Bardghji could be handed starts, along with on-loan Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford. The England international has impressed at times this season but since Raphinha returned from injury, has fallen out of favour. One player Flick has a hard time rotating is teenager winger Lamine Yamal, who is hungry to play every minute he can. During a recent 3-0 win over Levante, the 18-year-old showed his frustration at being taken off with just a few minutes remaining and the points in the bag. Former Barca coach Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Bilbao have had a difficult season and sit ninth in La Liga, 16 points off fourth place. However the Basque side are usually extra-motivated by the visit of one of Spain’s biggest two sides to San Mames and with Barca’s Champions League ambitions evident, can smell blood. They will be looking to make amends to their fans after a derby defeat by rivals Real Sociedad on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.FixturesToday: Osasuna v Mallorca (1300), Levante v Girona (1515), Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad (1730), Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona (2000)Tomorrow: Villarreal v Elche (1300), Getafe v Real Betis (1515), Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano (1730), Valencia v Alaves (2000)Monday: Espanyol v Real Oviedo (2000) Source link
