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ArtsTo be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC

Saudi Arabia launches maritime alliance covering Red Sea routes

#SaudiArabia#RedSea#BabAlMandeb#GulfOfAden#MaritimeSecurity#HouthiAttacks
  • Saudi Arabia and 13 countries announced a coalition focused on navigation security in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
  • The Saudi Defence Ministry said members will coordinate intelligence, operational planning, exercises and maritime missions, without specifying national ship or aircraft commitments.
  • Delegates from 43 of 51 invited countries attended the founding meeting, which included a European Union delegation, the ministry reported.
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HealthTo be verifiedUpdated 27 Jul 2026, 04:26 UTC

Sudanese army says it retook highway linking Khartoum and El Obeid

#Sudan#Conflict#NorthKordofan#HumanitarianCrisis
  • Sudan’s army said it had regained full control of the Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid.
  • The army said the recapture followed two days of fighting with the Rapid Support Forces.
  • The army reported recapturing Um Qurfa and Jarigakh, and said opposing forces suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses without giving figures.