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From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia refinery, 11 dead

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.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan seal defence pact

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.

Yemen

Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea pact

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.

Iran

US resumes attacks on Iran after foiling Tehran's strikes on Jordan

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.

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Iran

Iraq's former paramilitary alliance says 20 killed in US-Saudi strikes

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”.

Europe News

Greek Patriot defence system intercepts Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The defence system is part of the “Integrated Air Missile Defense Concept” initiative, aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's air defences.

Yemen

Trump says he is 'close to deciding' on a 'massive attack' on Iran

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.

USA

Trump links Saudi nuclear agreement to normalisation with Israel

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the agreement, along with "bilateral safeguards" against non-proliferation.

Moments

I flew on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like

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.

Travel News

New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year

Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.

Yemen

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in Saudi Arabia embargo

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.

Travel News

'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi's Red Sea project takes shape

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.

World News

Mourners in Damascus bury blast victims as officials promise justice

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.

Europe News

Life sentence for Magdeburg attacker

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.

Sport

Spain claim first win of the tournament with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

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.

Travel News

This new astrotourism centre is set to open near AlUla

Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings.