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International · 2026-10-25
Saudi air defences intercept Houthi missile as Dakar Rally relocates from Saudi ArabiaSaudi-led coalition air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile and two drones targeting Riyadh Province on Sunday, following a two-week airport closure caused by earlier Houthi attacks. In response to escalating security concerns, Dakar Rally organisers announced that the 2027 edition will be moved away from Saudi Arabia, with a new location to be confirmed in the coming days. The relocation reflects wider sporting disruption linked to the intensifying Middle East conflict.
International · 2026-10-25
Escalating Yemen conflict deadliest yet as Houthis strike military centre, Britain sends jets to defend Saudi ArabiaHouthi ballistic missile attacks on Yemen have intensified dramatically since a September ceasefire collapsed, killing at least 58 soldiers in a single strike on a training centre and prompting repeated assaults on Saudi infrastructure. Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport was targeted in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in over a decade, leaving at least 13 dead and more than 300 injured. Britain has announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon jets to provide strictly defensive support to Saudi Arabia, and international events including the 2027 Dakar Rally have been relocated due to security concerns.
International · 2026-10-15
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Cruise Missile Near Medina as Houthi Attacks ContinueSaudi Arabia announced it had intercepted a cruise missile aimed at the region around Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, though the Houthis denied responsibility for this particular strike. The group claimed separately to have shot down a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen. Debris from other intercepted missiles injured four people and damaged homes in Riyadh.
International · 2026-09-21
Britain to provide aerial refueling support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflictBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the United Kingdom will provide Saudi Arabia with aerial refueling capabilities to counter attacks from Yemen's Houthi movement. This decision deepens Britain's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, which forms part of the broader Yemeni civil war. The move signals continued Western military backing for Riyadh's operations against the group.
International · 2026-10-18
Egyptian president pledges defence of Saudi Arabia with parliamentary backingEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced that Egypt would take all necessary measures to protect and defend Saudi Arabia if requested, according to AFP via Arab News. Sisi is seeking parliamentary authorisation to formally support this commitment, marking a significant expansion of military cooperation between the two nations amid ongoing regional tensions stemming from the Yemen conflict.
International · 2026-10-26
Egypt authorizes military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacksEgypt's parliament voted on 26 October to authorize President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to send military support to Saudi Arabia in response to attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement. Sisi emphasized that Egypt's role would be strictly defensive and aimed at protecting Saudi territory, not at launching operations against Yemen.
International · 2026-09-13
Houthi projectile wounds two and damages mosque in Saudi Arabia's Jazan regionA projectile fired from Yemen struck Saudi Arabia's Jazan region on Sunday, according to the country's Civil Defence, wounding two people and damaging a mosque and several other buildings. Saudi authorities attributed the attack to Yemen's Houthi movement, which receives backing from Iran, amid reports of intensifying conflict within Yemen itself.
International · 2026-10-21
Britain to deploy RAF Typhoons to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacksThe United Kingdom has announced it will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a defensive capacity to counter escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed the aircraft will not conduct offensive operations against the Houthis, an Iran-backed group. The deployment follows weeks of intensified violence, including a missile strike on Riyadh airport on 10 October that killed 13 people and injured 308 others.
International · 2026-09-30
Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captainA Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on 30 September after the co-pilot violently attacked the captain, an incident Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking. A relief crew member regained control and landed the aircraft safely, with passengers subsequently transferred to another flight to Israel. Following the episode, Flydubai suspended all flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv to allow authorities to investigate.
International · 2026-10-17
Sisi reaffirms 2030 departure and pledges support to Saudi ArabiaEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced on 17 October that his current presidential term will end in 2030 and he will not seek re-election, describing the decision as final and excluding any constitutional changes. He further committed Egypt to defend Saudi Arabia if the Kingdom requested assistance, a pledge he intends to submit for parliamentary approval.
International · 2026-10-03
Saudi Arabia plans military offensive against Houthis to reclaim Red Sea straitAccording to Reuters, Saudi Arabia is preparing a military offensive against Yemen's Houthi movement in the coming weeks to retake control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical shipping route. The operation would significantly escalate the ongoing conflict as Houthi attacks continue to disrupt global shipping through the Red Sea. The strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and remains essential for international trade and energy shipments.
International · 2026-10-20
UK deploys RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksBritain has announced it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. The purely defensive operation, approved by Prime Minister Andy Burnham and announced by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, follows a significant surge in strikes since a ceasefire collapsed in September. The aircraft will protect Saudi cities and infrastructure but will not conduct offensive operations against the Houthis.
International · 2026-10-18
Houthi-Saudi conflict intensifies with strikes on oil facilities and ships sunk in HormuzYemen's Houthis launched an intense campaign of missile strikes against Saudi Arabia this week, targeting Riyadh airport, Saudi Aramco headquarters and a government palace in Aden, killing at least five people. The escalation spread to regional shipping lanes, where two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian-linked attacks, prompting international warnings about risks to global energy supplies.
International · 2026-10-26
Saudi defences intercept Houthi missile and drones amid Riyadh airport reopeningSaudi-led coalition air defences intercepted a ballistic missile and two drones launched by Yemen's Houthis on 25-26 October, as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed limited operations after a two-week closure caused by earlier attacks. The incident reflects an escalating Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia following the collapse of a years-long truce in Yemen's civil war.
International · 2026-10-06
Yemen's Government Launches Major Offensive Against Houthi-Controlled TerritoryYemen's internationally recognised government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has launched a large-scale military campaign to recapture territories held by the Iranian-aligned Houthi movement since 2014. The Houthis responded by firing missiles at Saudi Arabian airports, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
International · 2026-10-10
Houthi missile strikes Riyadh airport, injuring dozensA missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has injured dozens of people and prompted several airlines to cancel flights. According to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, the strike was carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement and caused significant damage to the kingdom's aviation infrastructure. The attack represents the latest in a series of cross-border assaults by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia.
International · 2026-10-11
Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport kills 13 and injures hundredsA missile fired by Yemen's Houthi movement struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 300 others. The attack has prompted US President Donald Trump to say that Washington would consider joining Saudi military operations against the Houthis. Saudi forces responded with a retaliatory airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen's capital.
International · 2026-10-01
Flydubai flight diverted after copilot attacks captainA Flydubai aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the copilot violently attacked the captain in the cockpit. Captain Smit Machchhar was wounded but managed to prevent the attack from becoming a disaster. Passengers subsequently returned safely to Israel.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-09-11
Houthi forces capture Yemen's entire Red Sea coastlineIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured the port of Mokha and consolidated control over Yemen's complete Red Sea coast, according to reports from NPR, Al Jazeera and UPI published on 10 and 11 September. This advance gives the group command over access routes near the strategically critical Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes on Mokha as part of an escalating conflict.
International · 2026-10-16
Houthis strike Aden palace as Yemen conflict intensifiesHouthi forces fired multiple missiles at Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen's southern port city and seat of the internationally recognised government, killing five people and wounding sixteen on Thursday. Though senior officials escaped harm, the strike marked an escalation in the civil war and raised fears of broader regional conflict. Hours later, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a cruise missile near Medina, though the Houthis denied responsibility.
International · 2026-10-04
Iranian-linked security incidents strike British airbase and Dubai-Tel Aviv flightBritish counter-terrorism police arrested five men and later a sixth British-Iranian suspect near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism preparations, with UK and US officials indicating strong evidence of Iranian involvement. Days later, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was violently diverted to Saudi Arabia after its copilot attacked the captain in what Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking.
International · 2026-09-15
Houthis advance on Marib and Taiz while seizing Red Sea islandsHouthi forces launched military operations against the government-controlled cities of Marib and Taiz, with heavy clashes reported, and gained control of the Hanish Islands in the Red Sea. The military escalation followed the collapse of planned peace talks between Gulf states and Iran, after Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeted Saudi Arabia and forces supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government.
International · 2026-10-22
Electronic Arts closes BioWare studio and cancels next Mass Effect gameElectronic Arts has announced it will shut down BioWare, a storied Canadian studio, and cancel early development on the next Mass Effect game, affecting approximately 400 employees. The closure follows EA's $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, which left the company carrying $18 billion in debt and under pressure to achieve $700 million in annual cost savings.
International · 2026-10-07
Houthi missiles strike Saudi airports in Najran and JizanYemen's Houthi movement launched missiles at airports in the Saudi cities of Najran and Jizan, according to Al Jazeera. Three people were injured and material damage was reported. The attack is part of an ongoing pattern of cross-border strikes by the Iran-aligned group against Saudi Arabia.
International · 2026-10-14
Houthi missile strikes Saudi Aramco headquarters as Yemen conflict escalates sharplyYemen's Houthi movement fired a missile at Saudi Aramco's administrative headquarters in Dhahran on Wednesday, igniting a limited fire in response to a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a fuel depot near Sanaa. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree declared Saudi oil facilities and airports 'legitimate targets' and threatened 'harsh and painful' retaliation against Riyadh. Saudi air defences intercepted several missiles and drones, though falling debris injured at least four people and damaged approximately fifteen homes.
International · 2026-10-11
Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 13 as Yemen conflict worsensYemen's government launched a major military operation called 'Operation Dawn of Yemen' to recapture the capital Sanaa from Houthi control. The Houthis responded with repeated missile strikes on Saudi territory, culminating in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on 11 October that killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300, prompting US President Donald Trump to suggest American involvement in Saudi military operations.
International · 2026-09-13
Houthi forces seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and control Bab el-Mandeb straitIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, including Mokha port and Mayyun Island, giving them control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. The offensive has displaced approximately 80,000 civilians and triggered Saudi airstrikes, whilst President Trump attributed a separate drone attack that disabled a major Saudi oil pipeline to Iranian involvement.
International · 2026-10-20
Houthi missile strike kills at least 58 soldiers at Yemeni military training centreA missile attack attributed to Houthi forces struck a military training centre in Yemen's Shabwah governorate, killing at least 58 soldiers and wounding more than 200 others. Fourteen people remain missing following the strike, one of the deadliest incidents to affect government-aligned forces since a ceasefire broke down earlier this year.
International · 2026-10-13
Houthis claim third consecutive day of missile strikes on Riyadh airport; Delta suspends new flight launchYemen's Houthi movement claimed on Monday that it had launched a third ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh over three consecutive days, leaving the Saudi capital's airspace largely empty of commercial traffic. In response to the escalating security situation, Delta Air Lines announced that it was postponing its planned direct flights between Atlanta and Riyadh.
International · 2026-09-26
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of HormuzAccording to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting within a week. The offer, presented by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, would have involved the US lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing 2026 Iran war and the waterway crisis.
International · 2026-09-25
Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict with air strikes and clashesPakistan carried out air strikes on Thursday targeting what it described as terrorist sites in Afghanistan, followed by fierce fighting on Friday that killed at least 13 Afghan personnel. Afghanistan's government denied Pakistani claims that it had launched drones across the border, and both countries blamed each other for aggression. The escalation marks the worst fighting in months and threatens peace efforts by regional mediators.
International · 2026-09-12
Houthis consolidate control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Yemen crisis worsensYemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has completed its takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route, after government forces withdrew from Mayyun Island. The United Nations reports that approximately 80,000 civilians have been displaced in recent fighting, with displaced families sheltering in temporary camps near Aden.
International · 2026-09-10
Houthi forces capture strategic Red Sea port of MokhaIran-backed Houthi rebels captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha on 10 September and continued advancing towards the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. Yemeni government officials stated that the situation represents not only an internal matter but also a significant regional and international concern.
International · 2026-09-27
Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate border conflict in sharpest clash since FebruaryPakistan and Afghanistan have engaged in their most serious military confrontation since February, involving Pakistani airstrikes, drone allegations, and direct border clashes. Islamabad claimed the strikes eliminated 28 Taliban militants, whereas Afghanistan's government and UN observers reported civilian casualties, specifically a family of three. The escalation included a suicide bombing that killed 12 people at a Pakistani police checkpoint, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
International · 2026-09-27
Iran conflict deepens economic crisis and threatens global shipping and fuel pricesIran's economy contracted by 10.1% in the second quarter as sanctions and currency depreciation compounded the effects of regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US and Iran stalled after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while an attack on a cargo ship near the strait killed one crew member and sent European diesel prices to record levels. The escalating crisis has prompted increased Western military engagement in the region and revealed severe psychological strain among US military personnel.
International · 2026-09-26
Pakistan claims 13 Afghan forces killed in border clashesPakistan's security forces reported killing 13 Afghan military personnel during gunfire exchanges along the shared border, marking a fresh escalation in recent tensions. Afghanistan's government denied the claim, and the incident follows a series of cross-border strikes and drone allegations throughout the week.