The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Burnham’s support for the Saudis is all about Trump, experts say

IN FOCUS: Britain’s offer of aid tells both Saudi Arabia and the United States that London can be relied upon when it matters, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia

The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East.

Euronews · Sep 26

Saudi Arabia says it intercepts another Houthi-launched missile, and other Mideast developments

Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile blamed on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Pakistan PM at UN: Houthi threats to Mecca a ‘red line’, defence pact not aimed at any country

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday used the 81st United Nations General Assembly to condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warn against any threat to the safety and sanctity of Mecca.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports Are Seeing Challenges In Several Fronts. They Are Climbing Anyway.

Riyadh exported about six million barrels per day in September, the highest number since the war in Iran began.

International Business Times · Sep 25

Crude Prices Fall Sharply in Hopes of a Deal to Reopen Hormuz

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -2.20 (-2.33%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.1455 (-4.37%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Friday in hopes that negotiations between the US and Iran will lead to a deal to reopen the Strait of...

Barchart · Sep 25

As Houthi Strikes Escalate, France and Britain Move to Shield Saudi Oil Exports

France will send troops, radar and air defenses to guard Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil hub as Britain adds an RAF tanker to back Saudi jets.

Latin Times · Sep 25

Democrats Are Quietly Clashing Over U.S. Involvement in Saudi Arabia's War in Yemen

The Trump administration has rejected jumping straight into Yemen, for now. But Congress may be laying the ground for U.S. involvement.

Reason · Sep 25

Crude Prices Slip in Hopes of Diplomacy Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is down -0.58 (-0.61%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.0826 (-2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today in hopes that negotiations between the US and Iran will lead to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Weakness...

Barchart · Sep 25

India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25