Pakistan says all resources available to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s resources are at Saudi Arabia’s disposal to help protect the Kingdom and Islam’s holy sites, the country’s defense minister said on Tuesday. The statement highighting Islamabad’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security followed a series of attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi »»»
Coalition says it intercepted, destroyed 3 drones north of Riyadh
RIYADH: The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed three drones north of Riyadh on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesman for the coalition, confirmed on X the interception and destruction of the three drones. A ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthi m»»»
West ignored Saudi bombing of Sana’a airport – ex-UK diplomat
Western governments have shown blatant bias in favor of Saudi Arabia in its conflict with Yemen’s Houthi movement, partly because Riyadh spends billions of dollars on Western weapons, former British diplomat Craig Murray has argued. Murray discussed the prolonged conflict and its ties to the arms i»»»
UN development agency teams up with World Bank, others as funds grow scarce
BANGKOK: The United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday announced new initiatives to help attract investors and jobs to developing countries, which are being rocked by crises outside their control amid a sharp drop in official development aid. UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo said the agen»»»
How significant is Al-Sabahah oil facility to the Houthis?
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen warned civilians on Tuesday to leave a fuel facility in the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, ahead of a planned precision operation. Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki urged civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Al-Sabahah central»»»
French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by Houthis
France's embassy in Saudi Arabia told its citizens to avoid the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam on Tuesday as fighting escalates between a Saudi-led coalition and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have been attacking Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week. The French embassy i»»»
Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in Middle East
The Red Cross called Tuesday for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, warning that further fighting would be disastrous for tens of millions of civilians. Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, m»»»
Saudi-led coalition hits Sanaa oil site after evacuation warning, Houthis warn Saudi Aramco
Houthi-linked media Al-Masirah said Tuesday the Saudi-led coalition has carried out airstrikes against oil facilities in west of Sanaa. It didn’t not provide any evidence. The report came shortly after a warning from the Saudi-led coalition spokesman calling on residents in the area to evacuate for»»»
Egypt demands immediate halt to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Iran
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for an immediate halt to attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Cairo’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and describing the assaults as unjustified and unacceptable. Abdelatty made the remarks during a telephone conversation on Tuesday»»»
Saudi FM receives calls expressing support for Kingdom
RIYADH: The UAE and Malaysia condemned recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, in separate calls with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The calls came amid a series of attacks on the Kingdom’s airports, inc»»»
UN rights chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, urges de-escalation
GENEVA: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned a wave of Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia that have killed and injured dozens of Saudis and foreign nationals, warning that the renewed escalation threatens to inflict further suffering on civilians across the region»»»
Coalition issues evacuation warning for site in Sanaa
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen issued on Tuesday a warning for civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa ahead of a targeted operation. The coalition’s joint forces command called on civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Al-Sabahah central fuel station in Sanaa, in accordanc»»»
Saudi-led coalition issues evacuation warning for Yemen oil site in Sanaa
The Saudi-led military coalition issued an evacuation warning for an oil facility in Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital on Tuesday ahead of an operation there. "The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition requests that civilians evacuate the site of the Yemen Petroleum Company -- the al-Sabaha Central»»»
Saudi-led coalition warns of imminent Sanaa operation
Saudi coalition warns Sanaa civilians to evacuate as Houthis threaten Riyadh Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi militia said it would shortly issue an evacuation warning to civilians at a site in the Yemeni capital Sanaa ahead of a planned military operation, as cross-border att»»»
Fear strikes Yemen's 3rd largest city as Houthi rebels encircle it in new siege
As word came of Houthi rebels closing in, Weam Abdullah and her family decided it was time to leave their home in Taiz, Yemen's third largest city. They had survived a yearslong siege by the rebels earlier in their country's civil war, and they didn't want to endure that again. They made it out jus»»»
Saudi Arabia extends airport closure after Houthi strikes
Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has extended the closure of the kingdom’s main airport following two deadly strikes over the weekend, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continued launching missiles at the country. The kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Monday that the suspens»»»
Voices:The Graveyard of Ambition: How Yemen Turned Saudi Ara...
By Mohamad Hammoud Riyadh marched in expecting surrender within weeks. Eleven years later, Ansarullah is striking the Saudi capital, threatening its economic ambitions, and forcing the kingdom to confront the limits of its power. How the War Began When the Arab Spring reached Yemen in 2011, it ende»»»
Middle East...:UK Support Saudi Aggression on Yemen: Air De...
By Staff, Agencies British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that the United Kingdom was sending air defense systems and a Voyager aircraft to Saudi Arabia to support aerial refueling operations amid the ongoing Saudi aggression on Yemen. Riyadh has been relentlessly bombarding Yemen, martyring»»»
Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war
A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.»»»
Full text of Amir's speech at 55th opening session of Shura Council
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the inauguration of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session of the Shura Council, held this morning at Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters. The inauguratio»»»
Israeli occupation forces raid Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah: Al-Manar reporter in West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Middle East...:Haaretz: Netanyahu Seeks Saudi Approval to Jo...
By Staff, Agencies Hebrew “Haaretz” daily reported that “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking Saudi Arabia’s approval, through US mediation, for the “Israeli entity to join the aggression against Yemen. According to a report by, Netanyahu reportedly views the move as a w»»»
Yemeni Forces Down Saudi “Wing Loong II” Drone Over Saada as Airstrikes Intensify - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Houthis say multiple airstrikes hit areas in Yemen under their control
The rebel-run al-Masirah satellite television said Tuesday two airstrikes hit the Houthi-held Red Sea island of Kamaran, while a third hit Qanawis district, 55 kilometers (34 miles) northwest of the port city of Hodeida. The station also reported airstrikes in the province of Jawf, which borders Sa»»»
Fear strikes Yemen's 3rd largest city Taiz as Houthi rebels encircle it in new siege
As word came of Houthi rebels closing in, Weam Abdullah and her family decided it was time to leave their home in Taiz, Yemen's third largest city. They had survived a yearslong siege by the rebels earlier in their country's civil war, and they didn't want to endure that again. They made it out jus»»»
Gaza: A Palestinian was injured by Israeli occupation army gunfire in Hamad City neighborhood, north of Khan Younis - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in Yemen reports Saudi airstrikes on Maran and Ghamr governorate in Saada - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 13, 2026)
Flight, fuel, shipping risks remain as crisis over Strait of Hormuz, Yemen deepens Amid attacks on civilian sites and the war of narratives, the US-Iran standoff is now intertwined with three pressure points: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, »»»
Arab Human Rights Moot Court Competition to begin on Oct 20
Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Arab Human Rights Moot Court Competition will take place from October 20 to 22, 2026. The competition is organised by the United Nations Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, affiliated with the Office of the United Nations»»»
Yemen:YAF Strike Riyadh Airport, Khamis Mushait Air Base
By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the forces targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a ballistic missile, confirming that the strike achieved a direct hit. The Armed Forces also carried out anot»»»
950 Houthi fighters killed, 380 vehicles destroyed in offensive: Yemen govt
Military offensive targets key Houthi strongholds across Yemen Sanaa — Yemen’s internationally recognised government said its forces carried out 1,879 operations against the Iran-backed Houthis across multiple fronts as part of its ongoing “Dawn of Yemen” offensive. Military spokesperson Col. Majee»»»
What ideology lies behind the Houthis’ destructive doctrine?
CAIRO: International observers have tended to explain the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi airports and other civilian targets in recent days through the prism of military strategy, regional rivalry and the militia’s alliance with Iran. But behind the missiles and drones lies an ideology that divides the »»»
Houthis 'are thriving and surviving by creating war', Yemen ambassador says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Yemen's ambassador to France Riyad Yassin Abdallah says that the Iran-backed Houthi "are thriving and surviving by creating war". Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of att»»»
At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen
At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9. The International Organization for Migration said most of the people were Ethiopian when the vessel capsized off north of the t»»»
QC opens Egypt office to expand humanitarian cooperation
Tribune News Network Cairo Qatar Charity (QC) has opened an office in Egypt as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian and development cooperation between Qatari and Egyptian organisations. The new office will provide a platform for coordinating humanitarian programmes, exchanging expertise and »»»
Islamic leaders condemn deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that threaten safety of pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of Islamic affairs, Dawah and guidance, Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, has received messages from 176 ministers, scholars, muftis and presidents of Islamic institutions in more than 70 countries, affirming their support for the Kingdom as it faces continuing attacks by the H»»»
Coalition says ballistic missile fired by Houthis toward Riyadh intercepted
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Monday that its forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis at the Saudi capital Riyadh. “Interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh,” Major General Turki Al-Mal»»»
The Debate - How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Yemen's Houthis scale up drone and missile attacks
How exposed is Saudi Arabia? Just as Iran’s retaliation to Donald Trump’s war suddenly exposed the vulnerability of neighboring Gulf states…how much is Riyadh reeling from the escalation with Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthis? We’ll assess the physical and material damage from strikes on airports and o»»»
Coalition says ballistic missile fired by Houthis intercepted
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Monday that its forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis at the Saudi capital Riyadh. “Interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh,” Major General Turki Al-Mal»»»
General Saree Reports More Saudi Attacks on Yemen
Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree announced via Telegram, “Over the past 24 hours, Saudi warplanes carried out 119 airstrikes and missile attacks targeting civilian sites in the capital, Sana’a, and the governorates of Al-Jawf, Taiz, Saada, Marib, Lahj, Al-Bayda, and Ibb. Th»»»
Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets
London: The Brent oil price reached nearly $107 a barrel Monday after Houthis launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies heading into the northern hemisphere winter. Doubts surrounding US President Donald Trump's claim of an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine »»»
Riyadh attack: US warns after Americans detained over filming missile and drone sites in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia warns against sharing images of drone and missile interceptions Americans have been detained in Saudi Arabia for photographing recent events, the US Mission in the kingdom has warned, cautioning citizens against filming or sharing images related to missile and drone attacks. In a secur»»»
US-Iran war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today
Riyadh airport closure extended, Gulf shipping faces new threats and oil rises above $106 The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday as Saudi Arabia reported fresh missile and drone threats, Riyadh's main airport remained closed and attacks on commercial tankers renewed concerns over shipping t»»»
Riyadh airport attack: US embassy issues fresh security alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia
Travel disruptions and safety warnings for Americans in Saudi Arabia The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert urging American citizens to exercise caution amid heightened security concerns in the Kingdom. In an alert issued on Monday, the mission warned that travellers could face »»»
Riyadh governor conveys royal greetings to injured airport attack victims
JEDDAH/RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar has visited people injured in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, and conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wishing victims a speedy recovery, according to a video posted by Al Ekhbariya. The »»»
Saudi Arabia delivers thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has delivered thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen as the country continues to grapple with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Nine trucks carrying 3,240 food baskets recently arrived in Aden governorate under KSrelief»»»
Israeli media: One person killed and 19 injured in the Yiftah area near the Lebanese border following the explosion of an unexploded bomb - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis
A new attack hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, a day after another attack on the airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300. This was the deadliest on Saudi soil in over a decade. Fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have been es»»»
Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets
LONDON — Benchmark oil prices topped $105 a barrel Monday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement launched strikes on Saudi Arabia, heightening worries about tight global supplies heading into the northern hemisphere winter.Doubts surrounding US President Donald Trump's claim of an "energy ceasef»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 1,291 mines in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,291 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,253 items of unexploded ordnance, 26 anti-tank mines, 10 anti-personnel mines, and two improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explosives »»»