UK to provide additional military aid to Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom government announced on Tuesday that it will provide additional military support to Saudi Arabia amid intensifying Houthi attacks.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.10.2026
Turkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Trilateral deal between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan lays out provisions for joint defence.
World
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
UK To Deploy RAF Typhoon Jets To Protect Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom has said the aircraft will help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.10.2026
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
20.10.2026
UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Ministry of Defence says warplanes will operate in 'defensive role' and not be used to attack Yemeni group.
World
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
The Morning Risk Report: Saudi Arabia Postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’
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World
wsj.com
20.10.2026
UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure, in extension of UK support for RiyadhRAF Typhoon fighters are to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis, f
World
theguardian.com
20.10.2026
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
Move to defend ally comes as kingdom has been pummelled by strikes from the militant group
Finance
ft.com
20.10.2026
Private jet charter costs from Saudi Arabia soar after Houthi attacks
Demand from wealthy travellers leaving kingdom pushes up prices more than 50%, brokers say
Finance
ft.com
20.10.2026
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
World
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
World
aljazeera.com
19.10.2026
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging offices planned to 'flee' to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device at its offices was "mere days" away from fleeing to Saudi Arabia before his arrest, prosecutors allege.
Tech
news.sky.com
19.10.2026
Saudi Arabia Rules Out Holding ‘Davos in the Desert’ Event in Person
The Future Investment Initiative will be fully online or postponed after attacks on Riyadh by Iran-backed Houthis.
World
wsj.com
19.10.2026
Saudi Arabia to postpone in-person ‘Davos in the desert’ event after Houthi attacks
Annual Future Investment Initiative was scheduled to begin next week in Riyadh
Finance
ft.com
19.10.2026
Saudi Arabia is learning the hard way: they can’t count on Trump for protection | Mohamad Bazzi
After Houthis escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US turned down calls from MBS for helpFor years, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, cultivated a close relationship with Donal
Finance
theguardian.com
19.10.2026
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an "indecent act" in a mosque.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.10.2026
Saudi Arabia’s Military Limitations Are Being Exposed by Houthi Attacks
The kingdom has advanced weaponry, but the Yemeni militant group has proved to be a resilient foe.
World
wsj.com
19.10.2026
Saudi Arabia on edge: Iconic Kingdom Centre sends workers home amid Houthi attacks
Kingdom Centre in Riyadh ordered all office employees to work remotely as Iran-backed Houthi missile and drone attacks rattled Saudi Arabia.
World
foxnews.com
19.10.2026
Gulf states condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledge support
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned repeated attacks by Yemen’s Iran aligned Houthi movement on Saudi Arabia, pledging support for the kingdom and warning that aggression against any memb
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
18.10.2026
Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
World
abcnews.com
18.10.2026