U.S. ordering some staff to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The State Department has ordered non-essential U.S. embassy personnel and their family members to depart Saudi Arabia, following an uptick in attacks by Houthi militants.
World
cbsnews.com
21.10.2026
US pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire
Trump weighs direct military strikes against the Houthis as deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate and Riyadh urgently seeks U.S. interceptors.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
Why can't Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis' deadly attacks?
Experts tell CBS News geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Iranian proxy menace Saudi Arabia, and global energy supplies.
World
cbsnews.com
21.10.2026
Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
French President Macron lands in Saudi Arabia on surprise 'solidarity' visit
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
Egypt mulls joining Saudi Arabia in war against Houthis
Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis. Saudi Arabia has come under sustained attack from the Iran-backed group in recent weeks after a collapse of a truce in Yemen in September. Crown Pri
World
france24.com
21.10.2026
How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught
Saudi Arabia seeks foreign allies to counter Houthi missiles and drones as Trump weighs whether to launch direct U.S. military strikes on Yemen.
Politics
foxnews.com
21.10.2026
WW1 to Houthis: British jets for Saudi Arabia build on long military bond
UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.
World
aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to air strikes
Britain offers military support as Saudi cancels renowned 'Davos in desert" investor meeting due to air strikes.
World
npr.org
21.10.2026
UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
World
dw.com
21.10.2026
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.
World
aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil infrastructure.
World
cbsnews.com
20.10.2026
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