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India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert after ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport
India | Oct 08, 2026, 08:38 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.
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Saudi Arabia issues first alert for Riyadh after explosion near airport amid Houthi conflict
World | Sep 19, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTOn Saturday, the Saudi authorities issued its first alert for Riyadh following which an explosion was heard near the airport, amid the conflict with the Houthis. However, no damages or casualties were reported.
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Saudi Arabia to halt crude supplies to European customers next month amid Houthi strikes: Report
World | Sep 18, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTA media report has claimed that Saudi Arabia has told European refiners that they won't be supplied with crude oil in October, as the conflict with the Houthis continues. However, Saudi Aramco -- state-owned company of Saudi Arabia -- has not confirmed the report.
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Italian F-2000 Eurofighter hit at Saudi Arabia's Taif air base amid Houthi attacks
World | Sep 18, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTAn Italian F-2000 Eurofighter was hit during attacks on Saudi Arabia's Taif air base, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said. No Italian military personnel were harmed. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions and follows a similar attack involving Italian aircraft in Kuwait in March.
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US clears USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia with 48 fighter jets in mega defence deal
World | Sep 18, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTThe US Department of State has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia involving 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The package also includes 49 F-135 engines, training systems, simulators, communications equipment, spare parts, software and logistics support.
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Pakistan to join Saudi-Houthi conflict? Khawaja Asif says ready to fulfil Mecca Pact obligations
World | Sep 17, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTThe Makkah, or Mecca, Agreement was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey on August 7. It contains a collective defence clause under which an attack on any one of the three countries would be considered an attack on all, similar to the principle enshrined in NATO.
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Pakistan condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Mecca, but doesn't name Houthis
World | Sep 16, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTSeveral areas along Saudi Arabia's western coast, including the holy city of Mecca, were placed on security alert after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the city.
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Houthi drone shot down by Saudi Arabia near Mecca as coalition warns of 'red line' amid Mideast war
World | Sep 16, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTSaudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the city's restricted airspace. The Saudi-led coalition called the incident a hostile act and warned that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a "red line".
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Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report
World | Sep 15, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTThe Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia issues alerts over possible attacks in Mecca, Jeddah amid ongoing Houthi attacks
World | Sep 15, 2026, 07:29 PM ISTThe alert came a day after a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks launched from Yemen, which injured 13 people in the kingdom's south.
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Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium Ore: What Does It Mean for Its Future?
Originals | Sep 15, 2026, 05:46 PM ISTSaudi Arabia announced the discovery of about 110 million tonnes of uranium-containing ore and heavy rare-earth elements in Jabal Sayid area. This strategic shift has major implications for regional dynamics involving Iran, America and China. Also, how is this related to Saudi's ties with India?
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Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of rare earth minerals, uranium-bearing ore in Medina
World | Sep 15, 2026, 06:41 AM ISTSaudi Arabia's Energy Minister has announced the discovery of 110 million tonnes of uranium-rich ore and other rare earth minerals in the Medina region.
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline targeted by Houthis; satellite images show huge plume of smoke
World | Sep 11, 2026, 04:45 PM ISTThe East-West Pipeline corridor, also called the Petroline, of Saudi Arabia was targeted by Houthi rebels of Yemen, with multiple satellite images confirming the strikes. However, Saudi Arabian authorities have not issued a statement so far.
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'A defensive alliance': Pakistan's swift U-turn on Mecca pact after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
World | Sep 10, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTPakistan has made U-turn and ruled out the possibility of attacking the Houthis in Yemen in response to their attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' is a 'defensive alliance' aimed at ensuring regional stability through deterrence.