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RIYADH: Fighting between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, has killed 68 people in the past 24 hours, according to military sources. A Yemeni official said 23 government soldiers died in Houthi missile and drone attacks, while Houthi sources reported 40 fighters killed in Saudi air strikes and ground clashes across southwestern provinces. Read More…
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Saudi Arabian shares have slipped as markets react to the drone attack on the East-West pipeline. Riyadh’s benchmark index TASI dropped 1 percent during early trading on Sunday, pulled down by a 0.8 percent decline in Alrajhi Bank and a 2.4 percent drop in Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Reuters reported. Read More…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia's steadfast support and generous assistance, as well as Riyadh's pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability. The prime minister was speaking during a farewell call by Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki at the PM House following the completion of his diplomatic assignment. He congratulated Al-Malki on the successful completion of his tenure and commended his contribution to further strengthening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia's longstanding fraternal and strategic ties. Read More…
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An Iraqi security delegation has arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to conduct high-level talks on regional security and shared strategic interests, according to the official Iraqi News Agency. The visit comes a week after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said that Baghdad will not allow its territory to be used for actions targeting other countries. Iran-aligned armed groups have repeatedly launched drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia during the US-Israel war on Iran. Read More…
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Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei has called on Riyadh to change its policies. He said on X: “Saudis must know that a paper agreement with Turkiye and Pakistan will not bring them security, just as years of one-sided nursing to the Americans did not bring them security.” “Reform your policies so that you do not need to beg for security from others,” said Rezaei, who is also a member of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission. Read More…
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Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's Eastern Province and Riyadh, the Saudi Defence Ministry said. The ministry said the drones were launched by armed groups in Iraq. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack against the kingdom, reaffirming its right to respond to the sources of "the aggression" and deter those responsible. Read More…
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Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's Eastern Province and Riyadh, the Saudi Defence Ministry said on Monday. Read More…
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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saudi has spoken by phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, said the Saudi Foreign Ministry. The pair “reviewed the latest developments” in continued US-Iran negotiations “as well as the progress made to implement the agreed understandings” between the two sides, the ministry said in a readout of the call. Read More…
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Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s security following recent Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the kingdom. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi denounced the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, terming them a "serious violation" of the kingdom's territorial integrity and a "dangerous escalation" in the ongoing war in the Middle East. The statement comes after overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petrochemical complex in a sprawling industrial area in the eastern city of Jubail, a witness who requested anonymity told AFP, hours… Read More…
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The US Embassy in Riyadh urged American citizens to consider leaving Saudi Arabia “if you can do so safely,” citing ongoing escalation in the region. In a security alert posted on the US social media company X, the embassy said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East and is providing updates to help US citizens make informed decisions about their safety. “We encourage US citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely,” it said. Read More…
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