Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
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aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
Houthis deny targeting holy city of Medina after Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile
Yemen's Houthis denied carrying out an attack on Saudi Arabia on Thursday, shortly after Riyadh said it had intercepted a missile targeting the region around the holy city of Medina.
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france24.com
15.10.2026
OpenAI bugging suspect allegedly booked one-way trip to Saudi Arabia
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was due to fly to Saudi Arabia on October 12, US prosecutors say in court filing.
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aljazeera.com
15.10.2026
Japan raises alert for parts of Saudi Arabia, discouraging nonessential travel
Following the change, the entire country of Saudi Arabia is under Level 2 or higher in the Foreign Ministry's four-tier travel alert scale.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.10.2026
AFC open to postponing Asian Cup as attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt sports calendar
A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
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japantimes.co.jp
15.10.2026
More explosions heard in Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts on US to respond
More explosions have been heard in the Saudi capital, with suspicions once again falling on the Houthi rebels from Yemen.
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news.sky.com
14.10.2026
Live: Saudi Arabia reports Aramco building hit and four wounded in Houthi missile attacks
Saudi Arabia reported damage to an Aramco building in Dhahran and four people wounded in Riyadh on Wednesday, after the kingdom intercepted Houthi missiles targeting the capital. blog for the latest u
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france24.com
14.10.2026
Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
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aljazeera.com
14.10.2026
Why advanced U.S. weapons aren’t stopping Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other cutting-edge technology.
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nbcnews.com
13.10.2026
Saudi Arabia strikes strategic oil depots near Yemen capital
Civilians warned to evacuate outskirts of Sana’a ahead of biggest attack so far on Houthi energy infrastructureSaudi Arabia has launched a series of strikes on a strategic oil depot on the outskirts o
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theguardian.com
13.10.2026
Saudi Arabia's military struggle against Houthi attacks
Houthi attacks on airports and energy facilities are putting Saudi Arabia under pressure. Could a Saudi-led international military offensive succeed against the Iran-aligned Houthi militia in Yemen?
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dw.com
13.10.2026
Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities and airports
Explosions in Sanaa reported shortly after Saudi-led coalition's evacuation order as Houthis promise 'harsh' response.
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aljazeera.com
13.10.2026
Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say
Houthi media reported an attack by Saudi Arabia on the Yemen Oil Company in Sanaa on Tuesday, which came shortly after the Saudi-led coalition ordered the evacuation of the facility ahead of
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france24.com
13.10.2026
Saudi Arabia faces a grim choice as Houthis intensify attacks on airports and oil sites
Missile attacks on Saudi Arabia by Houthi rebels from neighboring Yemen have upended plans by Saudi leaders to remake the kingdom into a business and entertainment powerhouse.
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latimes.com
13.10.2026
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
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aljazeera.com
13.10.2026
Trump considering strikes against Houthis in Yemen after attacks on Saudi Arabia
President Trump is considering launching U.S. military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, following a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia. Holly Williams reports.
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cbsnews.com
13.10.2026
Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman is now caught by an economy weakened by heavy spending and miscalculations of the Houthi threat.
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wsj.com
12.10.2026
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes
Saudi Arabia extended on Monday the closure of the international airport in Riyadh after announcing the Saudi-led coalition was responding to Houthi combined drone and missile attacks. On Saturday, an
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france24.com
12.10.2026
Delta Delays Plans for Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
The carrier said it now expects to debut the flight in March, pushing back previous plans for an Oct. 23 rollout, after several fatal strikes at Riyadh’s international airport.
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wsj.com
12.10.2026
UAE calls for stronger Gulf defence as allies back Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks
Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.
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euronews.com
12.10.2026