The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Gabriel Martinelli’s Agent Is Rewriting the Narrative to Save Face After Arsenal Exit

The ex-Arsenal winger has taken his career to Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 25

Yemen tells UN that Houthi rebels' moves on key strait threaten global economy

Yemen’s internationally recognized government is pressing world leaders anew for help defeating the Iran-backed Houthi rebels

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by…

France 24 · Sep 24

Crude Prices Surge as Risks to Middle East Crude Supplies Intensify

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +3.70 (+4.01%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.0553 (+1.66%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 4-month high. Crude prices are soaring today after Iran threatened to expand the war in...

Barchart · Sep 24

Mecca targeted again? Riyadh sounds alarm for holy city for 2nd time in a month

Saudi Arabia issued an emergency alert for Mecca on Thursday amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, warning of potential danger in the holy city for the first time during the latest flare-up.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Saudi Arabia issues civil defence alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk; flags 'potential danger'

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence authorities on Thursday issued alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu and Tabuk, advising residents to exercise caution and follow official instructions. The nature and extent of the potential danger were not immediately clear.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Saudi opens oil taps for Asia as India, China hunt crude amid Iran war, Hormuz crisis

Saudi Arabia has sold almost 100 million barrels of crude to Asian buyers, including refiners in India and China, helping ease supply concerns as the Iran war disrupts regional oil flows. The sales come as Iranian crude supplies dry up, Russian oil faces political risks and Saudi’s damaged East-West pipeline…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Oil Price Today (September 24): Crude oil falls to $102 as Iran signals its openness to diplomacy. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures fell 94 cents, or 0.9%, to $102.13 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures declined 59 cents, or 0.7%, to $91.56.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Crude Prices Settle Higher as US-Iran Hostilities Remain

November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +1.64 (+1.81%) on Wednesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.1183 (+3.67%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline posting a 4-month high. Crude prices erased overnight losses and moved sharply higher as the end to...

Barchart · Sep 23

US diesel futures fall on report of export ban plan; White House calls it fake news

US diesel futures fell significantly following reports of a potential 90-day export ban. President Donald Trump expressed his support for the ban to manage rising fuel prices. However, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that such a ban may not effectively resolve the price issues. Diesel prices have surged due…

The Economic Times · Sep 23