Saudi Arabia
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Air India, Air India Express cancel flights to Saudi till Oct 24 due to regional tensions
India | Oct 17, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTApart from Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and Akasa Air earlier this week also announced the cancellation of their services to Saudi Arabian cities.
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Abraham Accords back on track? Trump indicates Saudi Arabia may accept Israel's help against Houthis
World | Oct 17, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters recently, US President Donald Trump has indicated that Saudi Arabia could accept a help from Israel in dealing with the Iran-backed Houthis. This, he hoped, would help in bringing the Kingdom into the Abraham Accords.
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Air India, IndiGo extend cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights until late October, check dates
Business | Oct 16, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTAir India announced on October 16 that flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah would be cancelled until October 20 due to the changing situation in Saudi Arabia.
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India sets up another control room in Mecca for Umrah pilgrims due to flight disruptions | DETAILS
World | Oct 15, 2026, 09:57 AM ISTThe Indian Consulate in Jeddah has set up an additional 24-hour control room at the Indian Hajj Pilgrims Office in Mecca to assist Indian nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, affected by flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia. The new helpline number is +966 553646966.
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Houthis building ballistic missile system with Chinese parts that could target Saudi Arabia, Israel
World | Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTA report by the UK-based Conflict Armament Research group has claimed that the Iran-backed Houthis are building a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with help of Chinese components. This would allow Houthis to target Saudi Arabia more preciously.
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Saudi Arabia overturns Sri Lankan worker's death sentence over Facebook comment
World | Oct 14, 2026, 09:37 PM ISTSaudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Sri Lankan migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa, 27, who was convicted of blasphemy over a Facebook comment. Sri Lanka welcomed the decision after sustained diplomatic and legal efforts.
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India condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, says four Indians still in ICU
India | Oct 14, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTSaudi airports, including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the Abha Airport, have been repeatedly targeted by Houthi attacks. An Indian national was killed, and 11 were injured.
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After Riyadh airport, Houthis hit Aramco HQ complex in Saudi Arabia as conflict escalates | VIDEO
World | Oct 14, 2026, 10:07 AM ISTSaudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said on Wednesday that an administrative building belonging to Aramco had been attacked late on Tuesday, resulting in a “limited fire”. Authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures to contain the situation.
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India issues fresh advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia amid tensions, urges them to stay indoors
World | Oct 13, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTThe advisory came after an Indian national was killed in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, which also left several people injured, including 11 Indian nationals.
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Riyadh airport shut till October 17 as Saudis probe how defence systems failed in Houthi attack
World | Oct 13, 2026, 08:11 AM ISTSaudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said the airport’s operations at Riyadh airport have been suspended till October 17 to complete safety procedures and ensure its facilities are ready to resume operations.
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CCTV footage shows Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport that killed 13
World | Oct 12, 2026, 11:17 AM ISTCCTV footage has captured the moment of a reported Houthi missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The strike reportedly killed 13 people and injured more than 300, prompting airport disruption and renewed concerns over regional security.
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11 Indians among 300 injured at Riyadh airport, embassy in touch with local authorities
World | Oct 11, 2026, 10:09 PM ISTAt least 12 people were killed, and more than 300 others were injured following the dastardly attack on Riyadh airport. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack and vowed a firm response.
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Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures over 300 as Saudi coalition blames Houthi rebels
World | Oct 11, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTA missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities said. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels as Trump said the US was considering joining strikes against them.
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India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert after ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTIran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have said that they had launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and renewed their warning that they could force Saudi airspace to close.
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Houthis strike Riyadh's main airport with ballistic missiles, warn airlines over Saudi airspace
World | Oct 08, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTThe Houthis have warned international airlines operating over the Saudi Arabian airspace after it targeted the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile.
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Mecca Pact comes into effect: Pakistan, Turkey to send forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
World | Oct 06, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTPakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces in the kingdom amid rising regional tensions. The decision came during an emergency Mecca Defence Alliance meeting in Riyadh.
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Mecca, Jeddah on 'high alert' again, second time in a month amid Houthi-Saudi Arabia conflict
World | Sep 24, 2026, 06:11 PM IST“A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Mecca City to alert of a potential danger,” a post by the directorate of Saudi Civil Defense on X stated. Meanwhile, the alerts were lifted a few minutes later.
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US forces had Houthi targets ready, but Trump made last-minute U-turn: Report
World | Sep 21, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA report by a US media outlet has claimed that the American forces were all ready to strike the Houthis and had identified targets, but the attack was halted at the last moment after President Donald Trump reversed his decision.
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US issues security alert for govt employees in Saudi Arabia; special curbs imposed on Taif and Yanbu
World | Sep 21, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTThe US has imposed special travel authorisation requirements on government employees travelling to Saudi Arabia's Taif and Yanbu amid renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks. The measures follow an intercepted ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and attempted strikes on several Saudi cities.
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Trump says Houthis agreed not to attack US as strikes on Saudi Arabia continue
World | Sep 20, 2026, 10:09 PM ISTDays after rejecting a request by Saudi Arabia to attack the Houthis, President Donald Trump has said that the Iran-backed group has agreed that it would target the US in the Middle East.