Capital of Yemen; UNESCO site; mountain city
Saudi-led forces have intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels toward Riyadh, officials and residents have reported. Recent Houthi strikes have hit King Khalid and Abha airports, killed foreign residents and wounded dozens, forced flight suspensions and prompted Saudi counterstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
The Houthi movement has expanded its control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including Mokha and surrounding areas, raising concerns over shipping routes through Bab al-Mandab. The fighting has drawn in regional powers and threatens global oil supplies as the conflict tests Yemen’s government and international diplomacy.
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs of staff have met in Riyadh to begin turning the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement into operational cooperation after a recent surge in Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory and shipping. Officials have agreed to deepen military and intelligence ties and to integrate defensive capabilities under the pact.
Anthropic has published a 154-page threat report showing its Claude models have been used between December 2025 and August 2026 for cyberattacks, propaganda, surveillance, weapons development and potentially dangerous biological research. The company has said it has blocked offending accounts, tightened safeguards on newer models and shared intelligence with authorities.
Saudi officials have reported that air defences intercepted ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, Taif and the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Houthi forces have seized Red Sea coast positions and tightened control of the Bab al‑Mandeb. Saudi civil defence has issued and later lifted alerts; there are no immediate confirmed civilian casualties.
Anthropic has identified threat actors misusing Claude to develop weapons software. The report highlights a Yemen-based cell tied to attempted guided rockets and missiles. Despite no confirmed operational device, tests occurred and other actors aim to apply AI to intelligence, biology, and propaganda.
Houthi forces have struck multiple sites in southern Saudi Arabia, causing fires and injuring dozens, the Saudi energy ministry has said. The Saudi-led coalition has reported at least 73 people injured in attacks on Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran and has vowed a firm military response. The Houthis have promised a statement on a "large-scale military operation."
Since early September 2026, renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced tens of thousands, with aid agencies warning of a mounting humanitarian crisis as civilians flee coastal towns and inland camps. Reports describe dire shelter, food, and medical needs amid a shifting front line near the Bab al-Mandab and Taiz region.
The Houthis have expanded control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing a key island in Bab el-Mandeb and threatening global oil routes. Iraq and Iran-backed militias are implicated in attacks on the East-West Saudi pipeline, prompting Saudi closure and heightened regional tension as global oil markets brace for prices to rise.
Houthi advances along Yemen’s coast and the capture of Mocha put Bab el-Mandeb at risk. The United States faces political pressure as it weighs whether to intervene, while Saudi Arabia seeks to protect Red Sea shipping amid Iran-linked disruptions.
Iraq has closed three border crossings with Iran as security forces pursue perpetrators of a Saudi pipeline drone attack launched from Iraqi soil. Authorities are tightening border operations and tracing drone launch sites near the border.
Djibouti is grappling with a surge in arrivals of Yemen-bound refugees, with thousands arriving by sea as fighting in Yemen drives displacement. Officials warn the pace risks straining the Horn of Africa nation’s limited resources while international agencies mobilise aid and support.
The government has widened military fronts across Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf and Bayda in a renewed push against the Houthis. Officials say the army is coordinating multi-front operations to retake Sanaa and defend key provinces, with concerns mounting over civilian casualties and humanitarian needs.
The Houthis have extended their presence along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, threatening Bab al-Mandeb's vital shipping lane. Iran signals willingness to support talks; the Yemeni government vows a broader offensive to retake captured areas. Global oil markets react as shipping risks rise and regional tensions intensify.
The Houthis have expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, capturing Mocha and advancing toward Bab al-Mandab. Government forces are reorganising and launching counterattacks, while regional dynamics intensify as Iran-backed groups challenge Saudi-led authorities. Displacement continues and the Bab al-Mandab Strait remains a focal point for global shipping.
Houthi forces have seized islands and ports on Yemen's Red Sea coast, taken control of access to the Bab al‑Mandeb strait and stepped up missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. Saudi air defences have said they have intercepted incoming drones and missiles while shipping and global oil routes have been disrupted and prices have risen.
Saudi authorities have said they have intercepted a Houthi-launched drone south of Mecca and have called the attempt a "red line" because it targeted Islam's holiest sites. Regional capitals and Muslim organisations have condemned the strikes on Saudi cities and infrastructure, and analysts warn the attacks will raise pressure on shipping routes and global energy supplies.
Yemen's civil conflict has intensified along the western coast, with Houthis seizing key ports and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Displacement has surged inside Yemen and across the Red Sea to Djibouti, straining scarce resources as international aid amid rising funding shortfalls.
The Iran-backed Houthis have seized key Red Sea assets and threaten to target American ships if the United States intervenes in Yemen. Washington is focusing on Iran and regional stability, while Saudi strikes and Houthi advances raise alarms about oil routes and international shipping.
Explosions and a burning Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have prompted the first air-raid alerts in the capital since the Yemen conflict escalated. Flight disruptions and major problems at the airport follow overnight warnings to residents, with the UN calling for action amid civilian displacement.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as Houthi rebels clash with Saudi-backed government forces near the Kahboub Mountains, while Western powers weigh involvement. The UK agrees to defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft, and the US has not signaled any direct military engagement. Civilians are bearing the heaviest toll amid strategic moves around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
The Houthis have expanded their attacks on Saudi targets, claiming to strike a sensitive site in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Saudi intercepts six missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s coast and in border areas. The conflict threatens regional oil routes and global supply chains.
Yemen’s government forces and allied militias are intensifying operations against Houthi positions across Taiz and along the Bab al-Mandeb coast. The coalition says it is targeting Houthi sites with air cover, while the Houthis have sought to extend their grip on western Yemen. Civilians remain displaced as fighting tightens its grip on strategic routes and coastal corridors.
The Red Sea conflict has intensified as Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi air power, press to retake Sanaa and secure Bab al-Mandeb. The Houthis have escalated missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while the U.S. supports allies with intelligence and targeting data but is not yet engaging in kinetic strikes.
Syria has calibrated navigation and landing systems at Damascus and Aleppo airports to enable round‑the‑clock operations. Officials say upgrades will boost flight capacity and open new routes, while Israel’s earlier objections to calibration flights have now eased. The move accompanies a broader drive to rehabilitate Syria’s civil aviation sector and attract investment.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening high-level ties amid regional tensions, inviting Gulf allies to the GCC-EU Summit and coordinating on issues including Yemen and security. Multiple meetings signal a thaw and shared interests as Riyadh hosts the event.
Yemen faces renewed violence as Houthi advances push fronts toward Taiz and Mocha. Displacement rises, aid routes tighten, and prices surge as government forces and Houthis contend for control along the Red Sea coast and hinterlands.
A Richland, Washington resident has been arrested after allegedly attempting to assist the Houthi movement in Yemen. The FBI says he sought to improve Houthi communications and planned travel to Yemen, where violence has escalated. He has been charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Authorities say there is no known Defense Department mission supporting his claims.
The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted a power distribution station in Madinah, with coalition forces confirming strikes and investigations tracing the drone's source. The attack follows earlier raids in Sanaa and Taiz and reports of drones aimed at the Prophet’s Mosque’s power supply. The coalition says the strikes aim to protect the Two Holy Mosques amid ongoing Yemen conflict involvement.
The World Food Programme warns hunger threatens up to 18.3 million Yemenis as renewed fighting cuts access to food aid and disrupts shipping routes. Health facilities are overwhelmed, with dozens damaged, and aid agencies warn stocks are running low amid a tightening siege of Taiz and the Red Sea coast.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced a major military campaign to retake territory from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition say they have pushed into Red Sea coastal areas, including around Dhubab and Mokha, while the Houthis report strikes on Saudi oil sites and gains around Taiz. The offensive has intensified fighting and displacement since August.
The Saudi-led coalition-backed government is retaking towns near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait amid a broader offensive. Houthis have pushed into Taiz and other western areas, with air support and thousands of troops involved. The operation follows recent gains by the Houthis and marks a renewed phase in Yemen’s civil war.
Missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The attack forced a flight from Cairo to divert to Jeddah, prompting international concern as displaced people face mounting humanitarian needs amid a widening confrontation.
Attacks on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Najran airports have caused injuries and material damage. Yemen's Houthis claim strikes across southern Saudi Arabia, while Saudi-led coalition forces retake Mocha and push operations around Bab al-Mandeb amid a broader regional escalation.
The latest batch of reports indicates the United States has told the Pentagon to be ready for the possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran. The move could involve large-scale strikes on energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets and may occur before the U.S. midterm elections. Trump insists he will not attack Iran before the elections while officials say preparations are advancing; Iran and its allies are on high alert as regional tensions escalate.
The Houthis have intensified strikes on Riyadh, with missiles and drones hitting airports and nearby facilities. Saudi authorities report damaged civilian sites as air defenses intercept multiple weapons aimed at the capital. The attacks come as Riyadh reviews security and the resilience of its defence systems amid broader regional tensions.
A Saudi-backed government offensive is pushing to recapture areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including Bab al-Mandab and Mayun Island, as clashes with Houthi forces intensify. Authorities report dozens of civilian casualties and continued fighting on multiple fronts amid a volatile regional confrontation.
The King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been evacuated after a blast, with air traffic halted as the Houthis claim responsibility for attacks connected to the Yemen crisis. Saudi authorities have not commented, while officials say the situation is ongoing and evolving.
The Yemen conflict has intensified as government forces report major advances against the Houthis, with strikes targeting key sites near the Bab al-Mandeb strait and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport. The clashes are spreading to multiple fronts, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.
A Saudi-led coalition blames the Houthis for Saturday’s deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The assault, hitting terminals 3 and 4, has led to airport closures and a spike in oil prices. US President Trump is weighing whether to join Saudi strikes as international officials report casualties.
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.
Al-Nassr has beaten Neftchi 3-1 in the AFC Champions League after a one-hour delay caused by a missile alert in Riyadh. Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal and the match featured security alerts and audience warnings amid regional tensions.
The Saudi-led coalition has warned civilians in Sanaa to evacuate the al-Sabah oil facility area ahead of possible strikes. The Houthis have warned of a tough response, while multiple air and missile attacks have targeted Riyadh and other sites, prompting travel advisories.
A continuing wave of attacks by Yemen's Houthis targets Saudi Arabia, with drones and missiles intercepted near Riyadh and other cities. The government says the strikes have caused casualties and damage, while international schools and oil facilities are impacted as civilians seek safety.
The Houthis have launched missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and target Riyadh airports and oil facilities, prompting a Saudi warning of consequences. Attacks have intensified after the deadly Riyadh airport strike, with the coalition intercepting missiles and civilians urged to prepare for further escalation.