Syrian troops deploy to Yemen, Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict: AFP

Hundreds of Syrian fighters are reportedly already present in the two countries, with the first phase of 3,000 soldiers set to rise to 10,000 as the deployment progresses, per a Yemeni defense ministry source.

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Asian Cup latest sports event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed

A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country.

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Saudi Aramco reports 34.6% surge in third-quarter profit amid war

Aramco, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s economy, said net profit reached 135.9 billion riyals ($36.2 billion) in the third quarter of 2026, compared with approximately 101 billion riyals in the same period a year earlier.

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Syria considers joining Mecca defense pact: FM

Saudi Arabia and Turkey are key backers of Syria’s government, which came to power following the ouster of the Assad regime in December 2024.

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Houthis declare Riyadh airport ‘military target'

In a post on X, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned “all international, regional, and local airlines—as well as staff and travelers—against using King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, as it is unsafe and serves as a military target for our forces.”

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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

The needs of Taiz's more than 1 million residents are now barely being met, humanitarian groups say, as access to wells is limited, desalination plants run low on fuel and water delivery trucks are largely prevented from entering the city.

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Mideast, European countries warn new attack on Iran could widen war

In remarks carried by state media, Fidan said the participants agreed that “another attack on Iran would expand the war across the region.”

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US orders ‘non-emergency’ embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia

“The US Department of State issued an ordered departure for non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on X. 

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US urges caution over potential regional spillover of Yemen war

“The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area,” the embassy warned

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