Saudi Arabia
Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack
Even with the pilot tied up, the passengers say they didn't feel fully relaxed until they landed and entered the terminal at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
Will Yemen's massive new anti-Houthi offensive succeed in bid to reclaim lost territory? - analysis
Why the flydubai attempted hijacking could end up strengthening Israel, UAE ties - analysis
Saudi-led coalition, Yemeni government forces launch massive three-pronged assault on Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition said that it is providing air cover for Yemeni armed forces on the ground, with 100 fighter jets reported to have taken part in the operation.
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
IDF arrests weapons traffickers in Nablus, kills would-be infiltrator in southern Syria
Zamir announces IDF intelligence overhaul • Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels • US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near
Some 3,000 US troops are currently stationed across Israel, whose duties include operating air defense systems, serving as pilots and support crews, handling logistics and headquarters operations.
Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
"The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the stage reached in the Alliance’s institutionalization efforts," the Turkish statement said.
Head of Yemen's presidential council announces military operations to retake territory
The Saudi-backed head of Yemen's Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, announced on Sunday the start of military operations to retake the remaining territory held by Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.
US could join Saudi-Yemen war against Houthis if upcoming large-scale offensive goes south - report
Saudi Arabia asked the US whether it would provide aerial support during the operation, but it was refused twice over the past few weeks.
The US and Israel must come to Saudi Arabia’s aid - opinion
The Saudis soon realized that in the Middle East at least, the military and terrorist power Iran and its proxies possessed would prevail over Saudi’s financial clout. Hariri was assassinated in 2005.
The dream of normalization with Saudi Arabia clouded Netanyahu’s judgment - opinion
Three years after October 7, it is becoming increasingly clear that the question of normalization with Saudi Arabia lay at the heart of the calculations and thinking on both sides.
