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Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi forces in Jazan, hours after Saudi all-clear

The group also said in a separate statement that it had attacked Riyadh's King Khalid ​International Airport and a pumping station on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline.

Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with the movement, in Sana’a, Yemen, Oct. 9.
Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025.

UN human rights chief calls on Houthis to return body of Yemeni staff member who died in custody

A fighter loyal to the Houthis, brandishes his weapon during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on October 7, 2026.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi pipeline pumping station, Aramco building, oil facility

Fighters loyal to the Houthis take part in a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on October 7, 2026.

Saudi Arabia pressures EU to designate Houthis as terror group, Europe concerned over peace process


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

The pope said he was also praying for those who had been killed and wounded in the "terrorist attack against Orthodox faithful" at the Hamoud church in Jordan on Friday.

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St.Peter's Square after delivering his Sunday Angelus prayer at The Vatican on October 25, 2026.

Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite ongoing fighting with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis

The Houthis said they attacked the airport and Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. Saudi authorities did not comment directly on the Houthi statements.

 A view of missiles during a military parade held by the Houthis on September 21 to mark the anniversary of their takeover in Sanaa, Yemen; Illustrative.

US updates Israel travel warning, cites growing threat from Iran-backed Houthis

The travel advisory update warns of potential escalation by Iranian-backed Houthis, while keeping Israel at Level 3 and maintaining Level 4 restrictions in designated border areas.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’

The confirmation follows an Axios report revealing a US intelligence warning that Iran has significantly escalated efforts to target American personnel in the Middle East and beyond.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.

Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

VOTING IN Egypt’s parliamentary elections, in Giza, Nov. 2025.

Saudi missile plant expansion may produce more powerful missiles, study says

More capable missiles could help Saudi Arabia to deter attacks by Iran and the Houthis, but they also risk fueling a regional missile race in a volatile region

A satellite image shows the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, September 18, 2026.

Israeli intelligence helps Saudi Arabia target Houthis as IDF prepares for potential escalation

A defense official confirmed the IDF continues to assist Saudi Arabia, while Saudi strikes weaken Houthi military capabilities and provide Israel with valuable intelligence.

Houthi fighters man machine guns mounted on trucks as they participate in a weaponized protest staged against the US and Israel on November 6, 2025, in Sanaa.

Beyond the horizon: The evolution of the Houthi autonomous naval fleet- opinion

The sandal-clad militia has become a high-tech naval force, turning global shipping lanes into battlefields and reshaping maritime warfare

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS lose their minds at an anti-Saudi rally in Sana’a, Yemen, July 31.

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Yemen's Houthis continue

Saudi Aramco has ordered staff to evacuate its Dhahran headquarters and work remotely amid escalating Houthi attacks, as oil prices surge and fears grow over regional energy supplies.

Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco south of Riyadh on October 3, 2026.

US diplomats, families leave Saudi Arabia missions as regional conflict with Houthis escalates

The order came as attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least one person and injured eight others at a civilian airport in Dammam, and two people were killed in a drone attack on an oil field.

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier.