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The Crown Prince receives the Grand Mufti, princes, scholars, ministers, and a group of citizens
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received, at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, today (Monday),
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister, received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today (Monday) His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, princes, scholars, ministers, and a group of citizens who came to greet the Crown Prince and offer their congratulations on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
At the beginning of the reception, everyone listened to verses from the Holy Quran.
After that, the Crown Prince shook hands with the well-wishers.
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The Crown Prince exchanged greetings with them on the occasion of the holy month, asking God to accept everyone’s fasting, prayers and good deeds, and to perpetuate the security and stability of our dear homeland under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The reception was attended by Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Khalid, Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mansour bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Prince Saud bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Saad bin Faisal bin Saad I bin Abdulrahman, Prince Khalid bin Musaed bin Abdulrahman, Prince Bandar bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Faisal bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Abdulrahman bin Saud Al Kabeer, Prince Saad bin Fahd bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Fahd, Prince Mohammed bin Mishari bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers Prince Dr. Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Turki bin Fahd bin Jalawi, Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Saud bin Salman bin Mohammed, Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, Prince Faisal bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Mohammed bin Salman bin Mohammed, Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer, Prince Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, Prince Yousef bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid bin Saud bin Khalid, Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Turki, Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Mohammed, Prince Abdulaziz bin Majid bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed, Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulrahman, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdulaziz bin Abdulilah bin Abdulaziz, Advisor at the Royal Court Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdullah bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz, Advisor at the Royal Court Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Diriyah Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Abdullah, Prince Khalid bin Turki bin Faisal bin Prince Turki I bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdulrahman bin Musaed bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Khalid bin Abdullah bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Turki bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Prince Nawaf bin Saad bin Abdullah, Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Faisal bin Turki I bin Abdulaziz, Prince Nayef bin Mamdouh bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mansour bin Mohammed bin Saad II bin Abdulrahman, Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Prince Saad bin Abdulrahman bin Saad II bin Abdulrahman, Prince Fahd bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Saud, Prince Nawaf bin Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Prince Nayef bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Prince Bandar bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Mansour bin Mutaib bin Abdulaziz, Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman bin Prince Abdulaziz, Minister of Sports; Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior; Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Chief of Intelligence; Prince Bandar bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard; Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz; Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Kharj; Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mishaal bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz; Prince Salman bin Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Abdulmajid bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Prince Mashhour bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Prince Saud bin Hathloul bin Abdulaziz; Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdulmajid bin Abdulilah bin Abdulaziz; Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Majid bin Abdulaziz; Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz bin Hathloul bin Abdulaziz; Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Faisal bin Ahmed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah bin Muqrin; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mishari; Prince Dr. Nayef bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed; Prince Mamdouh bin Saud bin Thunayyan, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques The two honorable men: Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Deputy Minister of the National Guard; Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Deputy Minister of Defense; Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh; and Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh .
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Trump vows to retaliate against the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh
Trump confirms imminent response to drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh. Saudi defense ministry reveals details, raising expectations of escalating tensions in the region.
In a new escalation of events in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump affirmed that the military and political response to the attack targeting the US embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, would be "soon and decisive." The US president indicated that the administration is currently studying the available options and that details of the anticipated US action would be announced shortly, reflecting Washington's seriousness in dealing with threats against its diplomatic missions.
Details of the attack and the Saudi position
Trump’s fiery remarks came during an exclusive interview with News Nation, which was relayed by the network’s correspondent via the X platform, where the president stressed that the United States would not tolerate this blatant attack, especially as it comes amid escalating regional tensions and the deaths of American soldiers in indirect confrontations during the ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies in the region.
For its part, the Saudi Ministry of Defense quickly clarified the circumstances of the incident, issuing an official statement in the early hours of Tuesday morning via the "X" platform. The ministry explained that the initial assessment of the incident indicates that the embassy was subjected to a hostile attack by two drones, confirming that the attack resulted in a small fire within the embassy perimeter, which was brought under control without any major damage.
Context of regional and international tension
This incident comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tension in the region, where targeting diplomatic missions is a serious violation of international norms and laws, specifically the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which mandates special protection for embassies. Observers believe this attack not only targets the diplomatic building itself but also represents a direct challenge to American influence in the region and to the deep strategic partnership between Washington and Riyadh.
Historically, US-Saudi relations have been a cornerstone of security in the Middle East, and the United States typically responds firmly to any threats to its interests or those of its strategic allies in the Gulf. Military experts note that the use of drones in such attacks has become a common tactic for armed groups in the region to destabilize it, prompting Washington to bolster its defense systems and vow to deter the perpetrators.
Expected repercussions
This incident is expected to cast a shadow over the political and security landscape in the region, as the anticipated US response could lead to changes in the current rules of engagement. Furthermore, targeting a major and pivotal capital like Riyadh carries serious implications that may necessitate high-level security and military coordination between the United States and Saudi Arabia to ensure regional security and the safety of vital waterways and global energy supplies, which could be affected by any large-scale military escalation.
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The Yemeni government's priorities: Services in Aden and justice for the southern cause
The Yemeni Prime Minister outlines the government's priorities: currency stability, improving Aden's electricity, and paying salaries, while emphasizing the justice of the southern cause and partnership with the press.
In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and clarifying the government's course of action during the current critical phase, Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Shaya'a al-Zindani explained that his government's priorities are primarily focused on addressing the escalating service and economic challenges, foremost among them stabilizing the national currency, improving electricity and water services, and ensuring the regular payment of salaries. This statement comes at a time when the country is experiencing immense economic pressure resulting from the ongoing war and the halt in oil exports, which has severely impacted the living conditions of citizens.
Aden: The true test of the state
The Prime Minister emphasized the special place that the interim capital, Aden, holds in the government's program, considering it a symbol of the state and a true test of its ability to succeed and endure. He noted that the government is deeply committed to transforming Aden into a model of security, public service provision, and institutional discipline. He affirmed that the success of this experiment in Aden would send a powerful message of hope to the other liberated governorates, confirming the success of the state project and its capacity for recovery. At the same time, he warned that any chaos or security lapses in Aden would not only affect the city but would also tarnish the image of the nation and the national project as a whole in the eyes of the international community and donors.
Economic and political dimensions
The Yemeni government faces complex challenges, with the electricity sector in Aden and neighboring governorates being among the most intricate due to dilapidated infrastructure and fuel shortages, requiring urgent strategic solutions. Currency stability is also directly linked to citizens' purchasing power, which has eroded significantly in recent years. Through these priorities, the government aims to create a stable environment that will encourage capital inflows and revitalize the economy.
The justice of the southern cause and partnership with the media
On the political front, during a meeting with journalists and media figures in the interim capital, Aden, the Yemeni Prime Minister reiterated that the Southern issue is a just cause , noting that it constitutes a fundamental pillar of any future political settlement and that addressing it in a manner acceptable to the people of the South is a genuine path to stability. In closing, al-Zindani pledged to build strong bridges of partnership with the press and media, emphasizing that restoring trust between citizens and the government begins with honesty and transparency, and that the media is a key partner in uncovering the truth and monitoring government performance.
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Qatar intercepts two ballistic missiles: Ministry of Defense statement and details of the operation
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced the successful interception of two ballistic missiles targeting the country. Learn more about the operation and the readiness of the Qatari Armed Forces to protect national sovereignty.
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced today (Tuesday), in an important official statement, the success of its armed forces in repelling a hostile aerial attack, which involved intercepting and destroying two ballistic missiles targeting several areas within the country. This announcement confirms the high level of readiness of Qatar's air defense systems in protecting its airspace and national sovereignty.
Operation details and combat readiness
The ministry explained in its statement that monitoring and tracking systems detected the threat early on, and it was dealt with immediately according to the pre-approved operational plan for handling such scenarios. Air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed the two missiles before they reached their targets or entered the country's airspace, thus preventing any damage.
The ministry stressed that the Qatari armed forces possess the full technical and human capabilities to protect and preserve the sovereignty of the state and its territories, affirming its determination to firmly and forcefully confront any external threat that may affect the security of the homeland or the safety of its citizens.
The importance of air defense systems in the regional context
This event underscores the paramount importance that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Qatar, place on strengthening their military and defense capabilities. Given the recurring security challenges in the Middle East, investment in advanced air defense systems and the ongoing training of military personnel are fundamental pillars for maintaining national and regional stability.
The rapid response and interception of the missiles reflect the efficiency of Qatar's military infrastructure and its ability to neutralize ballistic threats, which are among the most complex threats in modern warfare. This defensive success sends a clear message about the resilience of Qatari airspace and the country's ability to deter any attempts at aggression.
A call for calm and reliance on official sources
In closing, the Ministry of Defense reassured all citizens, residents, and visitors in Qatar, urging them to continue their lives normally and to trust in the security and military forces' ability to provide the necessary protection. The Ministry also stressed the importance of adhering to instructions issued by the relevant security authorities and avoiding the spread of rumors or misinformation on social media platforms, emphasizing that the only reliable source of accurate information is official statements issued by state authorities.
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