The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that Yemen’s Houthis attempted to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, marking the first reported attack on the capital since fighting with the Iran-backed group intensified amid the wider Iran war.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the rebels. The confirmation came hours after the Houthis said they targeted "sensitive sites" in Saudi Arabia.

France 24 · Sep 19

Crude Oil Above $100: Can Saudi Arabia’s export disruption trigger a new global energy shock?

Crude oil has crossed $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia faces disruptions to its alternative export route following attacks on the East-West Pipeline. Prolonged outages could tighten global supplies, raise prices and increase risks for oil-importing economies such as India, while a sustained disruption could push Brent towards $115-$125 a…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Riyadh issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen

Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday after Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alert in the capital since fighting resumed in Yemen in July.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Trump Seals Massive Saudi Arms Deal While Weighing All-Out Iran Strike — 'Annihilate' or Negotiate?

Trump weighs striking Iran as the US clears 48 F-35s for Saudi Arabia at $24.3 billion. What the package includes and why each jet carries that price tag.

Latin Times · Sep 18

AI: Silicon Species or Trojan Horse? Riyadh Calling, Russia Votes & the Ed Sheeran debate

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head to…

France 24 · Sep 18

Crude Prices Retreat on Hopes Middle East Energy Exports to Recover

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -1.61 (-1.58%) on Friday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices were under pressure on Friday on hopes that diplomacy could end hostilities in the Middle East, leading...

Barchart · Sep 18

Yemen war escalates: 1.12 lakh displaced, thousands flee to Djibouti

Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced over 1.12 lakh people internally and thousands have fled to Djibouti. Thousands have reached Djibouti in less than a week, seeking refuge from intensified conflict. Djibouti prepares for a significant refugee influx, straining its healthcare and education systems. The Houthis have intensified attacks on…

The Times of India · Sep 18

“Nothing is guaranteed” for Evans as WRC title race still open after Saudi Arabia cancellation

The World Rally Championship leader says a big job is still required to secure a maiden world title in Sardinia next month

Autosport · Sep 18