https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:14:02 +0200 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:14:02 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drones-and-missiles-bound-for-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drones-and-missiles-bound-for-saudi-arabia Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:36 +0200 The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/saudi-arabia-reports-fresh-houthi-attacks-as-france-offers-military-support-to-protect-yan https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/saudi-arabia-reports-fresh-houthi-attacks-as-france-offers-military-support-to-protect-yan Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:01:20 +0200 Yanbu serves as the kingdom's primary crude export terminal on the Red Sea and is connected to its oil-producing regions near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/24/crowds-celebrate-saudi-national-day-with-flags-performances-and-military-parade https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/24/crowds-celebrate-saudi-national-day-with-flags-performances-and-military-parade Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:10 +0200 Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/g7-leaders-call-on-iran-backed-houthis-to-stop-strikes-on-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/g7-leaders-call-on-iran-backed-houthis-to-stop-strikes-on-saudi-arabia Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:40:26 +0200 The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/yemens-houthis-pledge-not-to-target-us-ships-after-trump-cancels-strikes https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/yemens-houthis-pledge-not-to-target-us-ships-after-trump-cancels-strikes Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:02:00 +0200 A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group's advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/us-embassies-issue-security-alerts-over-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/us-embassies-issue-security-alerts-over-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:17:19 +0200 The alerts advised Americans to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions" and said the conflict could "escalate rapidly." https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/19/flames-and-smoke-spotted-at-riyadhs-king-khalid-airport-after-overnight-air-raid-alert https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/19/flames-and-smoke-spotted-at-riyadhs-king-khalid-airport-after-overnight-air-raid-alert Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:53:09 +0200 Yemen’s Houthis claimed strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu after Saudi Arabia issued alerts over a “hostile aerial threat”. Black smoke was seen at Riyadh airport, but authorities reported no casualties or damage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/uae-presidential-adviser-gargash-says-trust-with-iran-will-take-years-to-rebuild https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/uae-presidential-adviser-gargash-says-trust-with-iran-will-take-years-to-rebuild Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:37:21 +0200 The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president told a session in Dubai that relations with Tehran must continue, but that confidence broken by the attacks on the Gulf will take years to restore. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/how-a-saudi-pipeline-attack-is-putting-europes-oil-security-to-the-test https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/how-a-saudi-pipeline-attack-is-putting-europes-oil-security-to-the-test Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:38 +0200 A prolonged disruption to Saudi supplies could force European refiners to scramble for alternative grades, potentially raising their costs or cutting fuel output. A shortage of diesel could quickly translate into higher costs for haulers, farmers, businesses and consumers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/european-leaders-rush-to-counter-looming-diesel-price-surge-as-saudi-pipeline-attacked https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/european-leaders-rush-to-counter-looming-diesel-price-surge-as-saudi-pipeline-attacked Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:35:12 +0200 A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/no-word-from-riyadh-on-oil-delivery-cancellations-as-scale-of-disruption-remains-unclear https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/no-word-from-riyadh-on-oil-delivery-cancellations-as-scale-of-disruption-remains-unclear Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:50:52 +0200 The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-claim-they-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet-deny-targeting-mecca https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/yemens-houthis-claim-they-shot-down-saudi-fighter-jet-deny-targeting-mecca Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:47 +0200 Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/16/surge-in-yemen-violence-ends-ceasefire-and-drives-mass-displacement https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/16/surge-in-yemen-violence-ends-ceasefire-and-drives-mass-displacement Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:42:13 +0200 Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/saudi-pipeline-shutdown-threatens-oil-exports-to-europe-and-asia-as-kingdom-relies-on-stor https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/saudi-pipeline-shutdown-threatens-oil-exports-to-europe-and-asia-as-kingdom-relies-on-stor Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:57 +0200 The pipeline disruption comes as Gulf oil exports have already fallen sharply and shipping routes face further threats. With no restart date announced, the impact on deliveries to Europe and Asia depends on how long the shutdown lasts. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/houthis-capture-more-yemeni-red-sea-islands-tightening-grip-on-bab-el-mandeb https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/houthis-capture-more-yemeni-red-sea-islands-tightening-grip-on-bab-el-mandeb Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:01:18 +0200 The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/houthis-seize-yemeni-island-in-bab-el-mandeb-taking-control-of-the-strait https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/houthis-seize-yemeni-island-in-bab-el-mandeb-taking-control-of-the-strait Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:08:14 +0200 Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/european-leisure-travel-to-saudi-arabia-forecast-to-grow-130-by-2030 https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/european-leisure-travel-to-saudi-arabia-forecast-to-grow-130-by-2030 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:12:22 +0200 According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/25-years-on-911-continues-to-cast-a-long-shadow-over-the-us https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/25-years-on-911-continues-to-cast-a-long-shadow-over-the-us Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:37:51 +0200 Alongside the thousands of Americans killed on 9/11, dozens of Europeans lost their lives that day — and 25 years on, some of the people accused of being behind the attacks have still not faced justice. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/houthis-seize-red-sea-port-city-in-push-to-seize-bab-el-mandeb https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/houthis-seize-red-sea-port-city-in-push-to-seize-bab-el-mandeb Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:44 +0200 The Houthis' latest offensive is meant to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-strikes-back-after-houthis-hit-oil-sites-in-heaviest-attack-in-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/saudi-arabia-strikes-back-after-houthis-hit-oil-sites-in-heaviest-attack-in-years Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:30 +0200 Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation". https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/astrotourism-two-resorts-in-saudi-arabia-are-the-first-to-receive-darksky-certification https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/astrotourism-two-resorts-in-saudi-arabia-are-the-first-to-receive-darksky-certification Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:56:32 +0200 Looking for a stargazing escape? Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia have earned DarkSky’s Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/paris-announces-three-theme-parks-near-the-city-funded-by-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/paris-announces-three-theme-parks-near-the-city-funded-by-saudi-arabia Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:26:28 +0200 A €6 billion Saudi investment will create three theme parks near Paris, born from a "shared passion" for Dragon Ball Z and anime Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered during talks in Riyadh last December. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-pump-6-billion-into-building-three-theme-parks-near-paris https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/saudi-arabia-to-pump-6-billion-into-building-three-theme-parks-near-paris Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:42:17 +0200 The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/esports-world-cup-crowns-champions-in-paris-after-move-from-riyadh https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/esports-world-cup-crowns-champions-in-paris-after-move-from-riyadh Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:16:01 +0200 The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/23/from-middle-east-to-e-sports-macron-hosts-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/23/from-middle-east-to-e-sports-macron-hosts-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:55:20 +0200 Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/every-suite-and-villa-at-this-new-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea-comes-with-its-own-privat https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/every-suite-and-villa-at-this-new-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea-comes-with-its-own-privat Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:44:06 +0200 The 110-key property has eight restaurants as well as a spa spanning some 2,100 square metres. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/missed-the-eclipse-heres-where-to-travel-to-see-2027s-eclipse-of-the-century https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/missed-the-eclipse-heres-where-to-travel-to-see-2027s-eclipse-of-the-century Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:38:51 +0200 Gibraltar, Marbella and Lampedusa all lie in the path of totality for the eclipse on 2 August, 2027. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/saudi-factory-fire-kills-16-bangladeshis-dhaka-announces https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/saudi-factory-fire-kills-16-bangladeshis-dhaka-announces Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:56:56 +0200 Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refinery https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/yemens-houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-arabia-refinery Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:28:30 +0200 Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:36:16 +0200 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/houthis-vow-full-escalation-as-saudi-arabia-launches-red-sea-coalition Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:17 +0200 Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/washington-resumes-direct-attacks-on-iran-a-day-after-its-foiled-strikes-on-jordanian-base https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/washington-resumes-direct-attacks-on-iran-a-day-after-its-foiled-strikes-on-jordanian-base Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:53:06 +0200 Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” following Tehran's recent attacks on bases hosting US troops in Jordan and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf states. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/us-intercepts-iranian-attack-and-launches-joint-strikes-with-saudi-arabia-against-iran-bac https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/us-intercepts-iranian-attack-and-launches-joint-strikes-with-saudi-arabia-against-iran-bac Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:19:50 +0200 The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid further military response”. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/greek-patriot-battery-intercepts-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/greek-patriot-battery-intercepts-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:05:29 +0200 The defence system is part of the “Integrated Air Missile Defense Concept” initiative, aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's air defences. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/yemen-houthis-claim-strikes-on-two-saudi-oil-tankers-in-red-sea https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/yemen-houthis-claim-strikes-on-two-saudi-oil-tankers-in-red-sea Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:06:30 +0200 Earlier in the day, Trump threatened the Houthis with "major military punishment" after the Tehran-backed militant group in Yemen claimed on Thursday that it had struck two Saudi oil tankers transiting the Red Sea. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/us-announces-landmark-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/us-announces-landmark-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:24:54 +0200 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the agreement, along with "bilateral safeguards" against non-proliferation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/riyadh-air-review-i-flew-to-madrid-on-the-worlds-newest-airline-heres-what-it-was-like https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/riyadh-air-review-i-flew-to-madrid-on-the-worlds-newest-airline-heres-what-it-was-like Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:02:39 +0200 Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/new-saudi-visa-lets-umrah-pilgrims-visit-multiple-times-within-a-year https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/new-saudi-visa-lets-umrah-pilgrims-visit-multiple-times-within-a-year Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:17:39 +0200 Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/yemens-houthis-threaten-bab-el-mandeb-closure-in-embargo-on-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/yemens-houthis-threaten-bab-el-mandeb-closure-in-embargo-on-saudi-arabia Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:40:55 +0200 The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/inside-saudi-arabias-maldives https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/inside-saudi-arabias-maldives Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:03:37 +0200 Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/mourners-in-damascus-bury-cafe-bomb-blast-victims-as-officials-promise-justice Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:36:27 +0200 Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/life-sentence-for-magdeburg-attacker https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/life-sentence-for-magdeburg-attacker Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:38:02 +0200 When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/spain-clinch-their-first-win-of-the-tournament-in-4-0-drubbing-of-saudi-arabia Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:29:00 +0200 18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's biggest stage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/show-stopping-astrotourism-centre-with-stargazing-lodge-to-open-near-saudi-arabias-alula https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/show-stopping-astrotourism-centre-with-stargazing-lodge-to-open-near-saudi-arabias-alula Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:31:24 +0200 Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:17:29 +0200 Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/27/saudi-arabia-more-than-15-million-pilgrims-perform-stoning-ritual-in-mina https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/27/saudi-arabia-more-than-15-million-pilgrims-perform-stoning-ritual-in-mina Wed, 27 May 2026 12:46:22 +0200 More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/saudi-arabia-hajj-2026-reaches-its-spiritual-climax-as-millions-of-muslim-pilgrims-gather https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/26/saudi-arabia-hajj-2026-reaches-its-spiritual-climax-as-millions-of-muslim-pilgrims-gather Tue, 26 May 2026 11:16:04 +0200 Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/more-than-15m-muslim-pilgrims-kick-off-hajj-as-iran-peace-deal-hangs-in-the-balance https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/more-than-15m-muslim-pilgrims-kick-off-hajj-as-iran-peace-deal-hangs-in-the-balance Mon, 25 May 2026 16:03:12 +0200 Despite the uncertainty triggered by the Iran war, Saudi officials noted over the weekend that more pilgrims had travelled from abroad to participate in this year’s hajj than in 2025. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:50 +0200 Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/19/four-seasons-opens-a-stunning-new-resort-on-the-red-sea Tue, 19 May 2026 13:42:52 +0200 Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach.