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Saudi Arabia renewed its categorical condemnation of the sinful Iranian aggressions against the kingdom, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and several Arab, Islamic, and friendly nations.In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that the kingdom retains its full right to take all measures necessary to ensure the protection of its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents, and to deter aggression that cannot be accepted or justified under any circumstances.The statement emphasized that attacks on civilian targets, airports, and oil facilities only demonstrate an insistence on threatening security and stability and a flagrant violation of international conventions and international law.Saudi Arabia stressed that ongoing Iranian attacks represent further escalation and will have a profound impact on relations both now and in the future. The statement added that Iran’s current actions toward regional states do not prioritize wisdom or the mutual interest of avoiding a widening cycle of escalation, in which Iran “will be the biggest loser. Source link
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday that two people were injured after debris fell at two locations following the successful interception of airborne objects by air defence systems.In a post on X, the office said the relevant authorities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to two incidents involving falling debris after the successful interception by air defences. The first incident resulted in a Jordanian national sustaining minor injuries, while the second left an Egyptian national with moderate injuries.The office urged the public to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid circulating rumors or unverified information.Earlier, the UAE Ministry of Defence said air defenses were responding to missile and drone threats coming from Iran. Later, authorities in the emirate of Fujairah announced that they had contained a fire that broke out after debris fell following an interception, confirming that no injuries were reported in that incident. Source link
Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed, in a phone call today, the dangerous developments in the Middle East region.The two sides reiterated their rejection and condemnation of the Iranian attacks that targeted their countries and several other Arab countries. They stressed that the current situation requires stronger diplomatic engagement to calm tensions and avoid a broader confrontation that could threaten regional security and stability. Source link
Israeli occupation authorities continued to close Al-Aqsa Mosque for the tenth consecutive day.Local sources reported that the closure coincides with stringent military measures imposed by occupation forces in the occupied city of Jerusalem, aimed at preventing thousands of worshippers from reaching the mosque to perform prayers within its compounds.Occupation forces have kept Al-Aqsa Mosque closed since the beginning of last week, forcing worshippers to leave and preventing the performance of Isha and Tarawih prayers. This comes amidst a heavy deployment of occupation forces across Jerusalem, where worshippers were forced to perform the third Friday prayer of the holy month of Ramadan in the vicinity of Damascus Gate (Bab al-Amud). Source link
The Bahraini Civil Defence announced that a fire broke out at a facility in the Ma’ameer area following a blatant Iranian attack.According to Bahrain’s news agency, emergency teams successfully brought the blaze under control, and no injuries or loss of life were recorded during the incident.The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced today that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 102 missiles and 171 drones since the start of the Iranian attacks on the country. Source link
The Lebanese Parliament today approved a two-year extension of its term due to the current circumstances in the country.A statement issued by the Parliament indicated that the General Assembly approved the extension with a majority of 76 votes, 41 against, and 4 abstentions.Parliamentary elections, a constitutional requirement held every four years to elect 128 members of parliament, were originally scheduled for May.Since Monday, Lebanon has been under Israeli offensive which so far resulted in the deaths of 394 people, including 83 children, and injuries to 1,130 others. Source link
Kuwait held funeral ceremonies on Monday for two members of the General Directorate of Land Border Security who were martyred while performing their national duty.The funeral ceremony was attended by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al Sabah, along with several senior officers.The two martyrs, who held the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel (Staff) and Major, were martyred at dawn yesterday, Sunday, during the performance of their national duty as part of the security missions assigned to the Ministry of Interior. Source link
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries recorded strong performance in the agriculture, livestock, and fishing sectors in 2024. This reflects the growing role of these sectors in supporting food security and bolstering economic diversification efforts in the GCC, despite the environmental and natural challenges facing the region, particularly the limited availability of arable land and scarce water resources.The GCC Statistical Center revealed in its latest data that the contribution of the agriculture and fishing sector to the GDP at current prices reached approximately USD 40 billion in 2024, representing a 5.1 percent increase compared to 2023. Its contribution to the overall GCC GDP remained stable at 1.7 percent.Furthermore, the value of agricultural and fishing exports rose to USD 7.8 billion, reflecting a 17.5 percent increase, while imports reached USD 38.7 billion, a 10.1 percent increase during the same period. This demonstrates the ongoing GCC efforts to enhance production efficiency and strengthen the food security system.This growth was driven by increased plant, animal, and fish production, along with improved intra-regional and international trade in agricultural and fish products. Total Gulf plant production reached approximately 12.7 million tons in 2024, a 3.9 percent increase compared to approximately 12.2 million tons in 2023, while Gulf livestock reached approximately 42.5 million head, achieving a 3.6 percent growth rate in 2023. Source link
Israeli warplanes carried out a series of raids today targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut and southern Lebanon.The Lebanese National News Agency reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted the Shi’ah area in Beirut’s southern suburbs, and another Israeli airstrike targeted the Saint Therese area in the same suburbs.In southern Lebanon, one person was killed when an Israeli drone targeted the town of Shebaa in the Hasbaya district. The Israeli entity also carried out a raid on the Al-Maslakh neighborhood in the city of Bint Jbeil in the Nabatieh Governorate.Meanwhile, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that Israeli airstrikes targeting the town of Tayr Debba in the Tyre district killed at least three and injured 15 others. Rescue and debris removal operations are still ongoing.The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced earlier today that the raids carried out by the Israeli entity on the town of Jouaya in the Tyre district resulted in the death of three citizens and the injury of 16 others. Source link
The death toll from Israel’s offensive in Gaza has risen to 72,133, with 171,826 wounded since the war began on Oct. 7, 2023.Medical sources said hospitals in Gaza received seven bodies and 17 wounded people over the past 24 hours, with several victims languishing under the rubble or lying on roads, as paramedics and rescuers are unable to reach them.The sources clarified that the total number of fatalities since the ceasefire on Oct. 11, 2025, has soared to 648, and 17,728 injuries, while 755 bodies have been dug out. (QNA) Source link