Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief and Western counterparts

Saudi Arabia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with key international defense partners as regional security concerns remain a priority. Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate telephone conversations with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense ministers from Canada, Germany and Spain to discuss defense cooperation, regional developments and security challenges, including Houthi attacks […]

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Malaysia urges US to deepen defence ties while respecting Asean unity

Malaysia urges US to deepen defence ties while respecting Asean unity

Malaysia has called on the United States to strengthen defence cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), stressing that regional unity, mutual respect and an inclusive approach must remain at the heart of the partnership. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a stronger and more resilient Asean would create a solid […]

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Netanyahu turns his sights on Turkey as Israel’s election approaches

Netanyahu turns his sights on Turkey as Israel’s election approaches

As Israel heads toward a closely watched October 27 election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly turning his political and military attention toward Turkey, adding another layer of tension to an already volatile Middle East. After more than two years of military operations and confrontations involving Israel’s regional adversaries, Netanyahu has begun portraying Turkey as […]

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Iran warns Saudi Arabia it cannot contain Houthis as Yemen conflict intensifies

Iran warns Saudi Arabia it cannot contain Houthis as Yemen conflict intensifies

Iran has issued a sharp warning to Saudi Arabia as fighting around Yemen and the wider Middle East continues to escalate, saying Riyadh will struggle to contain the Houthi movement or protect itself from further attacks. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi told Defa Press that Saudi Arabia would be unable to contain […]

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Drones target Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister’s office in Iraq

Drones target Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister’s office in Iraq

Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in Iraq on Monday, according to the KRG security agency. The KRG said the drones were launched from Iranian territory. No human casualties were reported following the attack. The incident has raised fresh concerns about security and regional tensions, particularly as drone attacks […]

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