Yemen government says it condemns attacks on Mecca and Medina Yemens Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, "including the launch of two ballistic missiles toward the regions of Mecca and Medina." In a statement on X, the ministry also denounced the continued targeting of the Kingdoms cities and facilities, and the resulting injuries among civilians and damage to property in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah

Houthis say attacked Riyadh airport hours after flights resume Yemen's Houthis on Sunday said they launched a fresh strike on Saudi Arabia's international airport in the capital Riyadh, hours after the kingdom announced that flights had resumed despite repeated attacks by theIran-aligned group

Dakar rally will not be hosted in Saudi Arabia in 2027: organisers Saudi Arabia will not be hosting the Dakar rally in 2027, the organisers announced on Sunday

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks.

As Egypt considers defending Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, memories of its war in Yemen in the 1960s loom large.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The Israeli military said that it killed two suspected of carrying out an attack near Hebron, occupied West Bank.Six settlers reportedly sustained injuries of varying severity in the shooting operation, two of themcritically wounded. Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has postponed the United Nations Global Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum in its capital of Riyadh to 2027.The two events were scheduled fo 9 to 12 November

Saudi Arabia postpones two notable forums to 2027 Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics has postponed the United Nations Global Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum in its capital of Riyadh to 2027

Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued early warning alerts in Riyadh and laterNajran, before it announced that the danger in the two cities had passed

Saudi strike on house in Taiz kills, wounds five Saudi strikes on a residential home in theTaiz governorate killed and injured five civilians overnight

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia The spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday that its air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthis towards southern Saudi Arabia.

Egypt calls for Yemen talks as parliament weighs military support to Saudi Arabia Egypt advocates exploring "every opportunity" to resolve the Yemen war diplomatically, its foreign minister said, ahead of a parliamentary vote next week on authorising the armed forces to support Saudi Arabia against theIran-aligned Houthis

Impact of Houthi attacks on Saudi economy 'limited' for now: IMF Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are having only a "limited" economic impact on the kingdom so far, owing to robust domestic demand, the IMF's regional director told AFP, though geopolitical uncertainty remains a threat

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Yemen's Houthis continue Saudi state oil company Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf, six people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting between the world's largest crude exporter and Yemen'sIran-aligned Houthis intensifies

The execution of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia explained Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 10/22/2026 - 13:18 What we know about the executions of Suety Akhter and Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir in Saudi Arabia and the diplomatic fallout it's created Bangladeshi workers stranded at Hazhrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after Houthi strikes closed down major airports in Saudi Arabia in October 2026 (AFP/Piyas Biswas) Off Clutching a picture of his daughter, Fazal Mia is still in shock that he was not told that his child, Suety Akhter, would be executed in Saudi Arabia

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.

Tensions across the Middle East remain high, with the United States tightening sanctions on Iran and hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement continuing to escalate.

Injured immediately transported to hospitals as aviation authority says updates will be forthcoming.

US State Department says Iran-aligned Houthis have 'increasingly engaged in hostilities' against Saudi Arabia.

Saudi-led coalition says four drones intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Province The official spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen,Turki Al-Maliki, wrote in a post on X on Wednesday that air defences had intercepted and destroyed four drones in Saudi Arabias Eastern Province

One killed, eight injured in Saudi Arabias King Fahd airport attack One person was killed and eight wounded in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to Saudi Arabias Civil Aviation agency

Turkey provided weapons, soldiers and mercenaries to help Tripoli defeat Khalifas military offensive in 2019. Khalifa was backed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt

US State Department says departure orders for non-emergency embassy staff in Saudi Arabia only US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Wednesday that the US has "issued an ordered departure for non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only" from the US embassy

The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia

According to two of the officials, the move has resulted from a possible resumption of hostilities, particularly with Houthi fighters in Yemen. This includes ordering all US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, a diplomatic source told AFP on Wednesday

Two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field Two people have been killed in a strike on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field, according tothe kingdom's state news agency on Wednesday, citing an energy ministry official

Yemen's Houthis claim strike on Saudi-run military camp in Aden

The RSF is supported by the UAE, though Abu Dhabi continues to deny its involvement despite mounting evidence, including from the UN fact-finding mission for Sudan. A group of volunteers pictured in Bara, Sudan (MEE) On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke in front of a map that divided Sudan between the RSF-held west, which was listed as being friendly to Israel and the UAE, and the rest of the country, which was listed as being friendly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan

Saudi-led coalition says four drones launched towards kingdom intercepted Four drones launched towards Saudi Arabia wereintercepted and destroyed, according to a statement by theSaudi-led coalition early on Wednesday

UK to deploy fighter jets, military advisers to Saudi Arabia as defence from Houthi attacks The UK is set to deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as a form of protection against Houthi attack

Saudi attacks on boats in Yemen's Taiz kills eight fishermen The Ministry of Health and Environment announced that Saudi strikes targetingboats off the coast of al-Kadha in theTaiz Governorate killedeight fishermen

Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73 Local Yemeni authorities on Tuesday raised the death toll from a Houthi strike a day earlier on a military camp belonging to government forces to 73, as fightingbetween the foes escalates

British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.

The U.K.'s Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations, but will not engage in offensive strikes.

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns Houthis against smuggling arms through, report of intercepting vessel The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warned Houthis against smuggling weapons,missiles and military equipment through boats

Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.

Yemen's Houthis claim six attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia The spokesperson for Yemens Houthis says that its forces carried out six military operations over the past 48 hours targeting various sites in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones

Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces say they targeted Houthi reinforcements in Taiz The Saudi-backed Yemeni armed forces said they carried out three air strikes against Houthi forces in Taiz governorate

Iran-backed Houthi militants have launched repeated volleys of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia since a deadly airport attack earlier this month.

US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.

Egypts National Defense Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday, committed to providing Saudi Arabia with "all necessary and possible" support to safeguard the kingdoms security, territorial integrity, and Islamic holy sites amid mounting attacks by Yemens Houthi group.

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan is accused of planting a recording device in an executive conference room at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco.

Houthis, Saudi coalition trade strikes as Egypt vows to support Riyadh

Saudi forces launch 110 attacks on Yemen in a day, Houthis say Saudi forces launched 110 air strikes and missile attacks across Yemen in 24 hours, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a statement

Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the importance of de-escalation in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Abdelatty said in a social media post. Egypts parliament earlier postponed a vote on authorising military support for Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi attacks.

Houthi strike injures six in southern Saudi Arabia A Houthi projectile injured at least six people in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday after it struck a residential area in Najran near the border with Yemen, according to the kingdom's civil defence agency

UAE vice president discusses regional developments with Saudi minister in Abu Dhabi, WAM reports UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed developments in the Middle East with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman during a visit by the Saudi minister to Abu Dhabi, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Sunday

Saudi chopper pilots killed as landmark tower closes offices amid Houthi fighting A Saudi helicopter has crashed in the Najran region, killing both crew members, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen . Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said on Sunday that the AH-6i helicopter had crashed due to a technical fault in an area under the responsibility of Saudi Arabias Ministry of National Guard

Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support to Saudi Arabia Egypts parliament has postponed a crucial vote on whether to authorise defensive military support for Saudi Arabia

Tensions across the Middle East continue to simmer, with explosions reported aboard tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi-Houthi hostilities showing no signs of abating.

Saudi-led forces say theyve struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz to break the Houthi siege.

Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.

Coalition says two missiles, drone launched towards Saudi Arabia destroyed Saudi-led coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched by the Houthis towards Khamis Mushait area and intercepted and destroyed a drone in Riyadh, according to coalition spokesmanTurki Al-Maliki

Riyadh residents warned of hostile aerial threat as Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles Residents of the Saudi capital Riyadh received a mobile phone alert early on Sunday warning of a "hostile aerial threat", AFP reported

Yemeni government forces claim heavy Houthi losses in a day of strikes Forces of Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Saturday they had carried out 1,417 strikes against the Houthis over the previous 24 hours, killing or wounding about 800 fighters

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.

Saudi strikes on Yemen kill at least 12, Houthi media report Saudi air strikes that began overnight have killed at least 12 people in Yemen , including three children, Houthi media reported on Saturday

Egyptian parliament to hold emergency session as Sisi seeks approval to defend Saudi Arabia Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency session on Sunday after President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi requested authorisation that could allow Egypt to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked by the kingdom

Saudi civil defence says danger passes in Abha and Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabia's Directorate of Civil Defence has lifted the early warning alerts it had issued for Abha city and the Khamis Mushait governorate, urging residents to continue following Civil defence instructions and avoid gathering and filming.

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed two missile launchers in Yemen

Ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group struck the international airport in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Friday night, Aden's security administration said, while the Saudi-led coalition said earlier it had intercepted fresh drones and missiles over Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea.

UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has advised British citizens against all but essential travel to all of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Civil Defence issues alerts for Abha and Khamis Mushait Saudi Arabias Directorate of Civil Defence has issued a warning through the National Early Warning Platform for Abha city and Khamis Mushait governorate

Saudi-led coalition says it will target Houthi arms smuggling operations The Saudi-led coalition says it will target what it described as Houthi operations to smuggle weapons by sea into Yemens Hodeidah province

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks violate terms of rapprochement with Iran Saudi Arabia has publicly accused Iran of encouraging Yemen's Houthis to attack the kingdom, saying it violates a 2023 diplomatic deal it reached with Tehran to smooth over relations

Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks Irans foreign ministry on Friday rejected Saudi Arabias accusation that Tehran was involved in Houthi attacks on the kingdom, offering to mediate between the two sides

AI "amplifies" existing cybersecurity risks toward U.S

Five people were killed and 16 others wounded in an attack launched by the Houthi group on the presidential palace compound in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden, Yemen's government said on Thursday

President Trump says deployment of ground troops to Iran unlikely as Saudi Arabia downs drone in its Eastern Province.

Canada advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Saudi airports Canada has advised its citizens to avoid all travel to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and non-essential travel to other Saudi airports following a series of missile and drone attacks. In a security advisory posted on X, the Canadian embassy in Saudi Arabia said that airports in Riyadh and Dammam had been targeted multiple times in recent days and that Riyadhs main airport remained closed

Gulf states such asQatar, theUAE,Bahrain, andKuwaitfaced thousands of missile and drone strikes launched by Iran in retaliation for the US-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic on 28 February. More recently, Saudi Arabia has come under attack from the Houthis in Yemen

Saudi Arabia civil defence issues alert for potential danger in Jazan Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued an early warning to citizens for "potential danger" in the kingdom's Jazan province on social media on Thursday