Saudi Arabia left without US help against Houthis
Saudi Arabia is weighing Washington’s refusal to help fend off Houthi attacks after Riyadh requested US assistance, despite the two countries being longstanding allies and President Donald Trump and h
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Expert: Saudi Arabia is Mecca Alliance’s strategic weak link
With increasing tensions in the region, including Houthi threats to close Saudi airports, warnings issued by the U.S. mission in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to travelers, and Iran’s claim that the U.S. pl
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
21.09.2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war
World
abcnews.com
20.09.2026
How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?
Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.
World
aljazeera.com
20.09.2026
Opinion | What Is Saudi Arabia’s Plan for the Houthis?
Riyadh must clarify whether it seeks de-escalation or a decisive military response—and if the latter, what kind.
World
wsj.com
20.09.2026
US warns Americans in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait of potential escalation and travel disruptions
The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning Americans in the country and across the Middle East of a complex security environment and the potential for unforeseen escalation.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?
The US has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could rapidly escalate. It comes after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?
The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized larg
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
US embassies issue security alerts over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The alerts advised Americans to "be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions" and said the conflict could "escalate rapidly."
World
euronews.com
20.09.2026
Saudi Arabia exits China's digital currency project
Saudi Arabia left mBridge, a digital currency network led by Beijing that uses blockchain technology to let central banks trade directly rather than through US dollar-dominated payment systems like SW
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
Saudi Arabia quits China-led cross-border currency platform
Kingdom’s central bank withdrew last year from programme which is part of China’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollar
Finance
ft.com
20.09.2026
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the I
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npr.org
20.09.2026
Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital after smoke seen rising near airport
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh - hours after flames and smoke were seen near the city
World
news.sky.com
20.09.2026
Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
World
aljazeera.com
20.09.2026
Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia
World
france24.com
19.09.2026
Saudi Arabia issues air raid alerts across the country, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia has issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom after warning of a “hostile aerial threat” late Friday and early Saturday
World
abcnews.com
19.09.2026
Trump’s F-35 Bet Outsources War to Saudi Arabia as Oil Prices Soar
"Washington has sought to fully transfer field responsibility to its key regional partner," a former Saudi diplomat told Newsweek.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.09.2026
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.09.2026
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours
The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
World
aljazeera.com
19.09.2026
FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
FCC rejects concerns about repressive governments buying influence over CBS owner.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.09.2026