At least 13 killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh airport: ground war, US help or allies – every path carries risk for Saudi Arabia
Pressure is mounting on Riyadh to retaliate after a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed at least 13 people at King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital. It is the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in more than a decade. Intense…
‘Airport for airport’: Houthis’ declared strategy in attacks on Saudi installations
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group had warned earlier that it would target Saudi Arabia’s airports. It is believed that a tendency to carry out attacks on Saudi Arabia’s key installations is now being seen in line with that declared…
Killing Khamenei did not serve Israel’s interests, Netanyahu’s goal also unrealistic: Yair Golan
Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s Democrats party, believes the decision to kill Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not work in Israel’s interests. Nor does he consider realistic the goal Prime Minister Benjamin…
Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed to have carried out a ballistic missile attack targeting the main international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh. They made the claim on Thursday. It is yet another attack on Saudi Arabia claimed this week by the…
Tehran warns of closing ‘illegal’ shipping routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has issued a stern threat to shut down the movement of so-called ‘illegal’ vessels through the strategically highly important Strait of Hormuz. Although Washington claims Iran no longer has influence over this waterway, Tehran has…
Curtain rises on ‘Banking Innovation and Technology Summit 2026’ in Dubai
The fifth edition of the ‘Banking Innovation and Technology Summit 2026’ (BIT’26) has begun in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Top executives of public and private organisations in the banking, fintech and technology sectors…
Women too are taking firearms training in Tehran
Civilians are being given military training in Iran amid tension with the United States and Israel. Women too have been seen taking firearms training at a training centre in Tehran. British news agency Reuters reported this in a report. The report said…
Aftermath of Flydubai incident: fresh threat of attacks on planes carrying US, Israeli passengers
After the alleged attempt to crash an aircraft by stabbing the pilot on a Flydubai plane, a publication supportive of al-Qaeda has now called for similar attacks on planes carrying US and Israeli passengers. Referring to the terrorist attacks in the…
Iraq seeks alternative oil route to bypass Hormuz, prepares for major deal with Turkey
Amid prolonged disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq is looking for alternative routes for oil exports. As part of this, the country has begun talks with Turkey on a new framework agreement to increase bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas…
Flydubai suspends Israel-bound flights following cockpit incident
After a clash between pilots inside the cockpit of a Flydubai aircraft, the airline has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Israel. The decision has come as Saudi Arabia begins an investigation to uncover the real cause of the incident. Last…