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Days after meeting newborn, Telangana man killed en route to Saudi
Hyderabad: A 29-year-old Saudi Arabia-based Telangana man was killed in a road accident at Shamshabad early on Monday, September 14, while travelling to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to catch a flight…
- Middle East
Satellite images show severe damage to Saudi oil pipeline
Satellite imagery has revealed extensive damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline in the desert southeast of Madinah following a reported drone strike, Reuters reported, citing Vantor satellite imagery. Images released…
- Middle East
Over 500 Yemeni soldiers killed in Houthi west coast offensive
Aden: Yemen’s government forces said Sunday, September 13, that more than 500 soldiers were killed and about 1,500 wounded in month-long battles with the Houthis along the western coast, as the group…
- Middle East
Saudi pipeline shutdown expected to have limited supply impact
Seoul: The recent shutdown of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to have only a limited impact on supply in the short term, the South Korean industry ministry said…
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Brent crude jumps above USD 107 amid rising Middle East tensions
New Delhi: Crude oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, September 14, with Brent crude rising above USD 107 a barrel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East raising fears of disruptions to…
- Middle East
Watch: Worshippers brave heavy rain at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Makkah: Heavy rain swept across Makkah on Sunday, September 13, as worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque for Maghrib prayer, with footage showing people continuing their prayers despite the downpour. Hail was…
- Middle East
US preacher urges Yemen to demolish Makkah Clock Tower
US-based Islamic preacher Daniel Haqiqatjou has sparked criticism after sharing an image of Makkah’s Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower with a message calling for its demolition. Haqiqatjou, founder and editor of Muslim…
- Middle East
Saudi commander who led 1979 Makkah’s Grand Mosque siege dies
Retired Saudi Major General Faleh bin Mohammed bin Manawir Al-Dhahiri, who commanded the operation to retake the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the 1979 siege, has died at the age of 86.…
- Middle East
Two injured, mosque damaged in Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia
Two people were injured after a projectile launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia landed in Al-Tuwal Governorate in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region on Saturday night, September 12, the Saudi Civil Defence said. The…
- Middle East
Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory
Baghdad: Iraq said attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from its territory, as US President Donald Trump appeared to blame Iran. Meanwhile, the number of displaced people in Yemen…
- Middle East
Iraq probes Saudi pipeline attack as regional tensions escalate
Baghdad: Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline. Iraq’s government confirmed the attacks had originated from…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia under pressure as Iran, allies threaten key routes
Riyadh: A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues fresh alerts, shuts down major oil pipeline
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings in Taif and other parts of the Kingdom on Friday night, September 11, and early Saturday, September 12, amid heightened regional tensions. Alerts were reported in…
- Middle East
Houthis hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Madinah desert: Reports
A possible Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline has been reported in the desert southeast of Madinah, with satellite imagery showing a large smoke plume and fire-detection data indicating…
- Middle East
Houthis seize Perim Island, tighten grip on Bab el-Mandab area
Yemen’s Houthis have seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandab Strait, tightening their grip on the strategic waterway, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP on Friday, September 11. Boats carrying…