NATO Allies Reaffirm Collective Defense, Urge Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz

Ankara, July 08 (QNA) - The member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the principle of collective defense, in accordance with Article Five of the Alliance's Treaty.

Oman and Saudi Arabia Call for De-escalation as Hormuz Tensions Top Talks

Muscat, July 08 (QNA) - Oman and Saudi Arabia have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions, with developments in the Strait of Hormuz featuring prominently during talks between the two countries' foreign ministers in Muscat.

Kuwaiti, Indian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional, International Developments

Kuwait, July 08 (QNA) - Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah and his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is visiting Kuwait, discussed Wednesday the latest regional and international developments.

Death Toll from Israeli Aggression on Gaza Rises to 73,110

Gaza, July 08 (QNA) - The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 73,110, in addition to 173,599 injured.

Arab League Condemns Targeting of Qatari Tanker 'Al Rekayyat', Saudi Crude Carrier 'Wadiyan', and Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain

Cairo, July 08 (QNA) - The Arab League reiterated its categorical rejection of the Iranian attacks targeting the interests and territories of the Arab Gulf and neighboring countries, most recently the targeting of the Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al Rekayyat and the Saudi giant crude oil tanker Wadiyan, as well as the repeated attacks against the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain with missiles and drones.

Bahrain Announces Interception of Several Iranian Air Attacks

Manama, July 08 (QNA) - Bahrain announced Wednesday that its air defense systems intercepted several Iranian air attacks.

GCC, ILO Discuss Closer Cooperation

Geneva, July 08 (QNA) - GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo in Geneva on Wednesday.

Oman Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Commercial Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Calls for De-escalation

Muscat, July 08 (QNA) - Oman condemned the military attacks targeting the territories of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, as well as the attacks on two commercial vessels from Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing its solidarity with the two sisterly countries in safeguarding their security, stability, territorial integrity, sovereignty and national interests.

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain

Kuwait City, July 08 (QNA) - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the country's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday, considering them a flagrant violation of Bahrain's sovereignty and a direct threat to its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense Intercepts Two Ballistic Missiles, 13 Drones; No Damage or Casualties

Kuwait, July 08 (QNA) - Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense spokesperson Colonel Saud Al Attwan announced that the armed forces detected and successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles and 13 drones that entered Kuwaiti airspace early Wednesday. No material damage or casualties were reported.

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

Riyadh, July 08 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, stating that these attacks confirm the continuation of Iran's approach aimed at undermining international and regional efforts to establish security, peace, and resolve the crisis.

Palestinian Child Martyred from Wounds Sustained in Israeli Strike on Gaza City

Gaza, July 08 (QNA) - A Palestinian child was martyred after succumbing to injuries sustained in an Israeli bombing of Gaza City.