Saudi Arabia
Yemen: Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Strikes on Taiz Market
Houthi officials report a deadly airstrike on a commercial district in Taiz, while government forces maintain they targeted a military camp.
Pakistan, Saudi and Turkish military chiefs discuss closer defense ties
Military leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey convened in Riyadh to discuss enhancing intelligence sharing and military coordination.
France to send troops, radars to protect Saudi Yanbu oil hub from Houthis
France is sending soldiers, radars, and air-defense systems to safeguard Saudi Arabia's Yanbu energy hub after a wave of Houthi missile and drone strikes.
US mortgage rates jump past 7 percent as oil prices rise on Houthi attacks
American mortgage rates surged past the seven percent threshold, driven upward by escalating global energy costs and conflict in the Middle East.
UK to provide defensive air-refuelling support to Saudi Arabia
Britain has agreed to supply defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia by deploying an RAF Voyager tanker from Cyprus to support operations against Houthi rebels and safeguard critical energy routes.
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has resumed operations at the strategic East-West crude pipeline following drone attacks that temporarily halted vital energy flows.
Oil Breaks $100, but FX Refuses to Follow the Script
Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel following Saudi pipeline repairs and potential Iranian diplomatic overtures, but currency markets showed a split reaction.
UK to supply Saudi Arabia with defensive refuelling via RAF Voyager
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the UK will deploy an RAF Voyager from RAF Akrotiri to provide time-limited defensive refuelling for Saudi Arabia.
U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued urgent security alerts for American citizens as regional hostilities intensified following a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh.
Oil Prices Slide as Traders Bet on Iran Diplomacy
Crude oil benchmarks fell to their lowest level in over a week as traders priced in diplomatic hopes despite ongoing Middle East tensions.
Donald Trump claims Houthis agree not to fight U.S., as attacks mount on Saudi allies
President Donald Trump claims the Houthi movement has agreed not to target the United States, despite a sharp escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia.
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is prepared to address Saudi Arabia's technical and military needs following escalating Houthi attacks.
Saudi Arabia withdraws from China-led mBridge digital currency project
Saudi Arabia has exited the China-led mBridge digital currency platform following the completion of its proof-of-concept phase in May 2025.
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi movement announced it struck Riyadh and Yanbu with missiles and drones, while Saudi authorities reported intercepting a missile.
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Arabia faced a direct threat as air-raid sirens wailed across Riyadh and a fuel depot caught fire near King Khalid International Airport.
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
Thick black smoke rose near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport following overnight air-raid alerts and an attack on an Aramco fuel depot.
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts and reports explosions in Riyadh amid Houthi threats
Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings and reported explosions in Riyadh amid intensifying Houthi threats and escalating regional conflict.
Smoke, flames seen near Riyadh airport, ‘major’ flight disruptions reported
Thick smoke and towering flames rose near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following explosions and overnight emergency warnings, causing major flight disruptions.
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandab waterway and threaten Trump oil chokehold
Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized the critical Bab al-Mandab waterway, establishing a severe oil chokehold that tests the Trump administration.
Saudi Arabia cuts all October crude deliveries to European refiners
Saudi Aramco has cancelled all October crude allocations for European buyers following a drone strike on the East-West pipeline. This shutdown has severed crucial export routes, forcing European refiners to scramble for alternative supplies as global prices climb.