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Attacks on Sanaa will be met with 'harsh and painful response': Houthis

Yemen's Houthis warned Saudi Arabia that any attacks on Sanaa would trigger a “harsh and painful response” in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. "The Yemeni Armed Forces warn the Saudi enemy that any attacks on the capital, Sanaa, will be met with a harsh and painful response in the Saudi enemy's capital, Riyadh," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. It came after the Saudi-led coalition said it would shortly issue a warning for civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa ahead of an operation. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones bound for Riyadh

Three drones heading towards the north of Riyadh city have been "intercepted and destroyed", spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition Maj Gen Turki Al Malki said today. The statement, published by state news agency SPA on X, did not specify where the drones had come from. Yemen's Houthis have launched deadly attacks on several airports in the kingdom in recent days. Read More…

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Hezbollah outlines financial aid plan for Lebanese with destroyed homes

Lebanon's Hezbollah will provide up to $14,000 in financial assistance to families whose primary homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable during this year's war with Israel, the group's Executive Council chairman Ali Damoush said today. Eligible families in Beirut and its southern suburbs will receive $8,000 for furniture and $6,000 for rent. Families elsewhere in Lebanon will receive $8,000 for furniture and $4,000 for rent, keeping the rates from 2024 unchanged. Read More…

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UAE condemns Houthi attacks and reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has condemned recent Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Abdullah expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures to safeguard the kingdom’s security and stability, SPA said. Read More…

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Qatar will emerge from crisis more resilient and plans $60bn investments: Emir

Qatar will emerge from the regional crisis more resilient and better adapted to global changes, Emir Sheikh Tamim said today, outlining plans to pursue investment opportunities worth 221 billion riyals ($60.35 billion) over the next five years. "We have a portfolio of projects and investment opportunities valued at approximately 221 billion riyals over the next five years," Sheikh Tamim said in an address to the Shura Council. Read More…

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Qatar's public revenue falls 42% in first half amid regional crisis: Emir

Qatar's public revenue fell 42 per cent in the first half of 2026 amid the regional crisis, while government spending declined 14 per cent, Emir Sheikh Tamim said today, adding that essential services and development priorities had been maintained. Addressing the opening session of the Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim said Qatar had weathered the economic fallout without panic, thanks to policies adopted before the crisis. Read More…

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Qatar will defend sovereignty without being drawn into war: Emir

Qatar will defend its sovereignty without being drawn into war and continue efforts to support a ceasefire and peaceful resolution to the regional conflict, Emir Sheikh Tamim has said. Addressing the opening session of the Qatari Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim said the country had faced exceptional events in recent months. “These events have once again demonstrated the strength of state institutions, the cohesion of society and the ability to deal with crises efficiently and responsibly,” he said. Read More…

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Saudi Arabia vows to remain strong after deadly Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia will remain strong and protect its security after deadly Houthi attacks on civilian areas, Minister of Media Salman Al Dosary says. “We strongly condemn the Houthi terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities in the kingdom," he said. Speaking at a government media conference in Riyadh, Mr Al Dosary praised security forces and the military, saying the kingdom would "remain strong and united" behind its leadership and continue its development efforts despite the attacks. Read More…

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Riyadh's major airport disruption

Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have caused major disruption this year. Data from flight tracking company AirNav shows that after four days of strikes, daily flights dropped to only 19 on October 11. The last time the airport recorded a fall like this was immediately after the Iran war started, with 478 flights on March 8, a number far higher than during the current situation. Read More…

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False Flag Tactics Face Growing Public Scepticism

Allegations surrounding an attempted aircraft hijacking have sparked debate over false flag operations and information warfare. The article examines how governments may use media narratives to shape public opinion and justify political agendas. However, growing scepticism towards official accounts can undermine these efforts, making it increasingly difficult for authorities to control public perceptions in an era of widespread digital communication. Read More…

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