Houthi attacks
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Saudi Arabia turns to allies as missile interceptors run low
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has approached several regional and Western countries for air-defence assistance as it faces a shortage of missile interceptors amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to two regional…
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi’s Aramco facilities, air base
Yemen’s Houthi movement on Wednesday, September 16, claimed it carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco facilities in Yanbu and the Khamis Mushait Air Base. In a statement on…
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Houthis grow stronger despite years of US, Saudi airstrikes
Cairo: At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on Yemen’s Houthi rebels — only…
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Potential danger alerts issued for Jeddah, 5 other Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform on Tuesday, September 15, issued alerts warning of a potential danger in Jeddah Governorate, urging residents to remain calm and follow official safety instructions. The Saudi…
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India assures full support to nationals injured in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: The Consulate General of India in Jeddah on Monday, September 14, assured its “full support and assistance” to Indian nationals undergoing treatment at a hospital in the coastal city after suffering…
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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…
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Pakistan calls Mecca pact defensive, expansion not on cards
Pakistan on Thursday, September 10, described the Mecca Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as a “defensive alliance” aimed at strengthening regional security through deterrence, while saying there were no current…
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India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as unacceptable
New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 9, condemned attacks launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group on Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civilian and economic facilities, saying such attacks undermine regional security…
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Amid Houthi attacks, India, Saudi Arabia discuss defence
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence and strategic cooperation including the scope of increasing joint military training exercises and technology transfer for defence industrial engagement. The…
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US, UK and allies strike Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Washington: The US and the UK have conducted joint strikes on 36 Houthi targets across 13 locations in Yemen, in another wave of assaults intended to degrade the capabilities of the Iran-backed…
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Freight through Suez Canal almost halved after Houthi attacks
London: Freight travelling through the Suez Canal has almost halved since Yemen’s Houthi rebels began attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, Sky News reported. The key shipping lane links producers in…
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EAM Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Red Sea attacks, Gaza
New York: The United States has welcomed the “increased cooperation” with India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea as the two countries discussed “shared concerns” over the reckless Houthi…
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Where is Red Sea located? How Houthi attacks threaten global trade
The attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on commercial ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea, located between Asia and Africa, pose a warning for global trade. Apart from impacting global…
