Riyadh, January 16, 2020, SPA -- Saudi newspapers highlighted in their editorials today a number of issues at local, regional and international arenas. Al-Riyadh newspaper said in its editorial that the Ministers Council called on yesterday the international community to work to compel Iran to respect the sovereignty of states in the Middle East, respect international laws and treaties, and desist from destabilizing the security of the region. The paper said that the international community's pressure continues towards Iran, as France, Britain and Germany announced activating the mechanism of resolving the nuclear dispute with Iran, for violation of its obligations to the nuclear agreement and its continuous violations of the terms of the agreement. Al-Yaum newspaper said in its editorial that the Kingdom's leadership role in empowering Saudi women led to reach the first GCC and second Arab levels in terms of reforming the laws and regulations related to women. The paper added that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was ranked as the most advanced and reformed country among 190 countries around the world, according to the report issued by the World Bank Group. -- SPA 09:29 LOCAL TIME 06:29 GMT 0003 www.spa.gov.sa/w1247460