Saudi Air Defense intercepts and destroys Houthi drone, says Maliki

Governor of Taiz calls for furthering EU interventions to put governorate economic plan in place

The Governor of Taiz governorate Nabil Shamsan greatly valued the EU's significant interventions in Taiz, calling for further involvements to help implementing the economic plan of the governorate.

Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Inter Milan a win away from Serie A title

Inter Milan continued its successful march to reclaim the Italian football league title, despite drawing with its host Torino (2-2), in the conclusion of the 34th round of the competition.

Last Update: ، 2026/04/28 Time 10:30:39
Latest News:

Minister of Culture discusses with German Ambassador cultural cooperation

'MASAM' removes 1273 Houthis-laid landmines in a week

Deputy Governor Miftah Discusses with New Director of Red Cross in Marib Strengthening Humanitarian ..

Minister al-Yafei Discusses with United Nations Population Fund strengthening partnership, empowering ..

Minister of Industry seeks further Yemeni-German trade partnership

Saudi Air Defense intercepts and destroys Houthi drone, says Maliki

[08/04/2019 12:39]

RIYADH-SABA
The official spokesman of the Arab Coalition backing Yemen Col. Turki Al-Maliki said that the Saudi Royal Air Defenses detected and destroyed a Houthi drone as it flew over Aseer region in the Saudi territories on Sunday evening.

The Saudi Press Agency quoted Maliki as saying that "no casualties or damages resulted from the interception of the hostile drone."

He said that "the recurrent attempts by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia to attack civil properties and civilians through drones and remotely controlled boat bombs and the usage of Hodeidah province as a launchpad for all these terrorist operations take place while the command of the Arab Coalition observer ceasefire in the city as per the Stockholm Agreement."

He warned that the militia's terrorist tactics including suicide attacks will be faced with all the deterrent measures as per the international humanitarian law.