Industrial port city, seat of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province
Attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have killed and wounded multiple people, marking a deadly escalation in the Yemen conflict. Saudi authorities say casualties include citizens from several nations; operations remain suspended as the region faces heightened tensions amid global condemnations and potential international involvement.
The US has carried out repeated air and naval strikes across Iran to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf allies, and the IRGC has warned civilians near US forces to stay away; the exchanges have closed much of the strait and pushed oil prices higher.
The conflict between Iran and its regional rivals has intensified. Iran-backed forces have attacked shipping, while the United States and allies respond with strikes and warnings. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as Qatar and Gulf states report disruptions alongside rising global energy concerns.
An audit of coastal and marine protected areas flags under-resourced enforcement, fragmented governance, and questionable progress toward SDG 14.5 targets. It calls for standardised monitoring, better funding, and clearer mandates across agencies.
Neom defeats Al-Hilal 2-0, ending Hilal’s 47-game league unbeaten run. Neom’s win follows a string of strong performances that emphasize youth development and sustainable growth in Saudi football.
Saudi Arabia has secured the Gulf Cup title at home after a 2-0 win over the UAE, with early goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Feras Al-Brikan setting the pace. Donis’s side solidified their path to Asian Cup 2027 preparations, while UAE’s Zlatko Dalic era faces a difficult lesson in resilience.
Unidentified projectiles hit Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, injuring several and causing fires. Air defenses intercept a cruise missile in the area as authorities assess damage. The strikes come amid a week of intensified attacks on Saudi civil aviation linked to the Yemen conflict, with authorities extending airport closures and moving schools online.