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Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Cuts November Oil Prices for Asia
Saudi Arabia has reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude oil to Asia for November, setting it at $5 a barrel below the average of Oman and Dubai prices. This move contrasts with expectations of a price increase and represents the widest discount since June 2020.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi coalition calls Houthi Riyadh attack claims misleading
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed claims by Houthi rebels of an attack on Riyadh as misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated the Houthis are attempting to divert attention from battlefield losses. Yemeni government forces reported killing at least 700 rebels in recent operations.
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Yemen's forces strike Houthi targets amid escalating conflict
Yemen's armed forces conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada early Sunday. This escalation follows a Houthi claim of an attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed it.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSmoke and fire seen near Riyadh Aramco facility
A large plume of smoke and fire was seen near a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday. Saudi authorities have not immediately confirmed the incident, which occurs amid escalating regional tensions.
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Mecca Pact Members to Meet on Iran's Houthi Engagement Proposal
Members of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will convene an emergency meeting in Riyadh next week to discuss Iran's proposal for political engagement with Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of targeting holy sites.
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US deploys Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
The US military has sent two additional Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect oil and gas facilities. The deployment is intended to reassure allies of US support should combat operations against Iran resume.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked Medina power station
The Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of attacking a power distribution station in Medina that supplies the Prophet's Mosque. A Houthi military source denied involvement, calling the accusation a lie.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastExplosions heard in Sanaa, Yemen
Loud explosions were heard in Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday night. The Houthi-controlled capital was reportedly targeted, with footage suggesting airstrikes. The Houthi-affiliated SABA news agency blamed Saudi aggression.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE investigates Flydubai flight diversion after cockpit altercation
The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation into a Flydubai flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. The probe will examine circumstances and motives, including potential terrorist activity. Israeli officials are investigating possible Iranian involvement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPakistan Pledges Military Support for Saudi Arabia Against Houthis
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGreek Patriots Intercept Ballistic Missile and Drone Over Saudi Arabia
Greek military personnel operating Patriot missile defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The incident occurred in the Yanbu region, a key area for oil refining facilities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNauman Mahmood appointed first Secretary General of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General (retd) Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). The General Secretariat of the alliance will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Politics · Middle EastPutin and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Regional Security
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation to discuss regional developments, bilateral relations, and efforts to achieve security and stability. They also addressed the negative repercussions of regional escalation on maritime security and the global economy.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack on Riyadh
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Houthis agreed not to attack US
President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, according to Fox News. Trump also indicated that he is considering future military action against Iran.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump returns to White House amid Middle East tensions
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
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Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi capital and Aramco facilities
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi attempts to hit Sana'a. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the claims.
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US Senators Demand Details on Saudi Nuclear Deal
A bipartisan group of US senators has formally requested the Trump administration disclose details of a proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The lawmakers are specifically asking for the release of two accompanying "side letters."
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Politics · Middle EastUS State Department issues travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The border region with Yemen is designated a 'Do Not Travel' area.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Arabia intercepts drone south of Mecca, blames Houthis
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted a drone south of Mecca, an act the kingdom attributed to Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis have denied targeting the holy city, which Saudi Arabia declared a 'red line'.
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