Saudi Arabia is seeking air-defense assistance from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt as its supply of missile interceptors comes under pressure from renewed Houthi attacks from Yemen. The kingdom is particularly concerned about protecting military facilities, government buildings and oil infrastructure as the Houthis expand their activity along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Saudi officials have…
Nigeria and several African countries have joined a new Red Sea Defence Alliance aimed at protecting commercial shipping and freedom of navigation around one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. The Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance brings together 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia and Comoros, alongside Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Jordan,…
US President Donald Trump has rejected requests from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for American strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, as the group expands its position around the strategic Red Sea shipping route. The decision highlights a difficult choice for Washington. Saudi Arabia wants stronger military action against the Iran-backed Houthis, but the…
Oil prices are moving towards $100 per barrel after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launched a major wave of attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, hitting civilian and energy facilities and raising fresh fears about global oil supplies. The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in 2026 injured at least 73 people, including women and children, according to…
The reported Houthi ground offensive around Mokha and north towards Al-Khawkhah is significant for a reason that goes beyond Yemen’s civil war: control of this coastline could give the Houthis greater leverage over one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. Recent reporting confirms that Houthi attacks on Mokha have intensified, including repeated missile and…
Reports of a missile attack on a Saudi-linked commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reportedly killing three crew members, two Pakistanis and one Indonesian, are the latest warning that the Red Sea shipping crisis is becoming harder for commercial operators to ignore. The details of the reported incident are still developing, and there has…
Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia have stepped up diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional security and maritime cooperation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf nations seek to safeguard one of the world’s busiest energy shipping routes. The discussions come amid efforts to maintain stability following months of heightened tensions in the Middle East….
Tensions remain elevated across the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, while regional leaders and analysts continue to warn that the deal could reshape the region’s security landscape. The agreement, signed this week, is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy programme over the…
Marcus Rashford is expected to report for Manchester United’s pre-season training next month after no agreement was reached over a permanent summer transfer, with new manager Michael Carrick keen to assess the forward before deciding his future. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Rashford has informed Manchester United that he will return for pre-season and…
The United States has approved a $1.96 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the kingdom’s air defense capabilities as regional tensions escalate with Yemen’s Houthi movement. The sale, approved by the U.S. State Department, includes up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II laser-guided rockets and related support equipment. According to the…
