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Yemen forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis

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United Arab Emirates

Attacker's motive unknown after flight to Israel escapes disaster

Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.

Saudi Arabia

Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight

FlyDubai flight FZ1073 to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia as passengers describe harrowing scenes of a fight between the pilots, with one of them stabbed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot "attempted to crash the plane," as Israeli security services investigate.

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Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market

Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province, as Houthi forces advance and Saudi-led air raids intensify.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones bound for Riyadh

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.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudis report fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support

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.

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Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade

Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions.

Yemen

G7 leaders call on Yemen's Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

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.

Yemen

Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump scraps Yemen strikes

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.

World News

US embassies issue security alerts over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The alerts advised Americans to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions" and said the conflict could "escalate rapidly."

Saudi Arabia

Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

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.

United Arab Emirates

UAE's Gargash says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild

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.

Europe News

Explainer: How a Saudi pipeline attack is testing EU’s oil security

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.

Europe News

European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge

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.

Saudi Arabia

No comment from Riyadh on oil cancellations as European refiners wait

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.

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi jet, deny targeting Mecca

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.

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Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement

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.