Tag: Saudi Arabia
Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, has begun in Saudi Arabia as more than 1.5 million pilgrims arrive from abroad amid the ...
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Somalia condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia after drones enter from Iraq
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia on Monday condemned drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia after the kingdom said it intercepted and destroyed three drones ...
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Saudi Arabia says 3 drones intercepted after entering airspace from Iraq
Saudi Arabia said Sunday evening that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones after they entered the country’s airspace from Iraq....
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First Somali Hajj Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as 2026 journey begins
Mogadishu (HOL) — The first Hajj pilgrim flights from Mogadishu and Hargeisa have arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of this year’s pilgri...
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UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting oil-producers' group OPEC, as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war expose...
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Iran says Kenya not a target as it seeks revenge after attack by US, Israel
Iran has allayed fears of alleged plans to target Kenya amid an escalating war with the United States and Israel....
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What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal?
Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a military cooperation agreement weeks after Israel's recognition of an independent Somaliland. But what's in it for S...
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Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation
Somalia has signed a “military cooperation” agreement with Saudi Arabia, weeks after inking a similar deal with Qatar, as Mogadishu seeks regional...
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Erdogan, Saudi crown prince reaffirm support for Somalia's unity, discuss regional issues
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed strong support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting what they described as separ...
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US approves potential $9 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost ...
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