Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure.
World
france24.com
15.10.2026
Who Are the Houthis and Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia’s Airports?
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to forge ahead with the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil facilities.
World
time.com
15.10.2026
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
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.
World
japantimes.co.jp
15.10.2026
OpenAI employee accused of bugging office booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia
Newly unsealed court filings say Abdulrahman Alfozan, his wife and a third family member had booked travel for October 12
Finance
ft.com
15.10.2026
Six Kings Slam tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed until December
Tennis' big-money Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been postponed from October to December due to unrest in the Middle East.
Sport
skysports.com
14.10.2026
He linked Saudi Arabia to Silicon Valley. Then OpenAI found a bug wrapped in toilet paper
Arrest of computer engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan has shocked tech figures in Saudi Arabia, where he is deeply connected
Finance
ft.com
14.10.2026
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.
World
news.sky.com
14.10.2026
Military briefing: Houthis expose limits of Saudi Arabia’s vast arsenal
The kingdom is one of the world’s top arms buyers but has struggled to keep pace with the Iranian-backed rebels’ tactics
Finance
ft.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
World
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.
World
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.
World
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
World
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?
World
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.
World
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
World
france24.com
13.10.2026
Azerbaijan expresses condolences to Saudi Arabia over deadly airport attack
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed condolences to Saudi Arabia following recent attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.10.2026