The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks

Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of incoming attacks days before a series of strikes on Riyadh airport killed at least 18 people and injured more than 300, raising concerns about public safety and the kingdom’s ability to defend key sites.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump slams Yemen’s Houthi rebels over Saudi attacks

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the group was “misbehaving very badly”.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Saudi Crown Prince MBS Moves Between 'Heavily Guarded Palaces Equipped With Bunkers' Amid Airport Attacks

Mohammed bin Salman reportedly moves between fortified palaces as deadly Houthi attacks disrupt Riyadh airport and Saudi Arabia faces a reported shortage of missile interceptors.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Saudi probes air defence failure: Houthis’ missiles kill 13 at Riyadh airport; US role may widen war

Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems failed to stop a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels at Riyadh, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300, two regional officials…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham’s call for new EU deal and missile attacks at major airport

Burnham tells MPs to review Brexit and back new deal with EU – what he said. Saudi Arabia suspends more flights after deadly Houthi attacks on airport. UK vows to sanction Iran after RAF Fairford incident. Teenager arrested after two teachers shot with hunting rifle at French school. What we…

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Crude Prices Rally on Threats to Global Supplies

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +1.62 (+1.77%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.133 (+0.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today amid threats to global supplies. Saudi Arabia has seen an increase in attacks from Houthi rebels in Yemen, while Iran...

Barchart · Oct 12

Saudi Arabia cancels flights and threatens severe response to Houthi attacks as war escalates

Oil prices have surged as Saudi Arabia battles to fend off the Houthi rebels

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Why are the Houthis attacking Saudi airports and how are the missiles getting through?

Attacks by Iran-backed group come amid counteroffensive by Yemeni government supported by Riyadh

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Saudi to increase crude exports to 10 million bpd, examine transport alternatives

Saudi Arabia intends to enhance its crude oil export capacity through pipeline modifications and upgrades. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced potential increases by repurposing a gas pipeline for oil transport. The initial increase could reach 1.2 million barrels per day within weeks. Upgrades to the East-West pipeline could…

The Times of India · Oct 12

UAE calls for stronger Gulf defence as allies back Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks

Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.

Euronews · Oct 12