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Yemen

Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite renewed Houthi threats

Vehicles on the highway leading to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which reopened two of its five terminals on Oct 25.
Vehicles on the highway leading to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, which reopened two of its five terminals on Oct 25.

Pope Leo calls for Yemen violence to end, in address two weeks after surgery

Pope Leo waved and smiled to the crowds after reaching the window unaided.
Pope Leo waved and smiled to the crowds after reaching the window unaided.

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and missiles as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis continues

The Houthis have been firing ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports, ports and oil installations.
The Houthis have been firing ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports, ports and oil installations.

Iran-aligned Houthis warn against using Riyadh airport as it announces reopening

An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Oct 10 killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others.
An attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Oct 10 killed 12 people and wounded more than 300 others.

Iran-allied Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil sites, strikes reported on Yemen’s Aden

Houthi activists taking part in an anti-Saudi rally in Sanaa, Yemen, in July 2026.
Houthi activists taking part in an anti-Saudi rally in Sanaa, Yemen, in July 2026.

Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns

Members of Iran’s militia forces (Basij) taking part in a military march in Tehran, Iran, in September 2026.
Members of Iran’s militia forces (Basij) taking part in a military march in Tehran, Iran, in September 2026.

Saudi Arabia expanding missile plant to build bigger weapons, satellite image researchers believe

Satellite images show the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025 (left) and September 2026.
Satellite images show the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025 (left) and September 2026.

All 14 Indians in yacht incident off Yemen coast reported safe, embassy says

Iran war could worsen after US midterms, says Middle East expert

Speculation is mounting that the US will unleash the most heinous weapons on Iran.
Speculation is mounting that the US will unleash the most heinous weapons on Iran.

Not easy for Saudi Arabia to host Asian Cup as scheduled due to security situation, Japan FA chief says

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto talks to reporters after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s extraordinary congress in Tokyo, Japan, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto talks to reporters after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s extraordinary congress in Tokyo, Japan, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.