- Egypt Backs Saudi Defense as Houthi Attacks Escalate
Egypt pledges support for Saudi defense as Houthi attacks intensify, raising risks for oil sites, aviation and Red Sea shipping.
- Trump Waives Russia Sanctions and Energy Tariffs Before Deadline
Trump has waived new Russia sanctions and energy-linked tariffs before they took effect, citing the national interest as oil-price pressure
- Houthi Attack on Yemen Presidential Palace Kills 5, Wounds 16
A Houthi missile-and-drone attack on Yemen's presidential palace complex in Aden killed five people and wounded 16.
- Houthis Try to Build 2,000km Ballistic Missile With Chinese-Linked Parts, Report Finds
A weapons-tracing report says Houthi forces are trying to assemble an Iranian-designed medium-range ballistic missile using specialised comp
- Singapore-Registered Cargo Ship Sinks After Strait of Hormuz Strike; Second Vessel Damaged
GFS Pride sinks and GFS Giselle is damaged in the Strait of Hormuz. All 43 crew are safe, while the attacker remains unidentified.
- New Explosions Rock Riyadh as Saudi Forces Intercept Houthi Missile
New explosions were heard over Riyadh after Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile. No casualties or damage were immediately re
- Saudi Aramco Building Attacked in Dhahran as Houthi Conflict Escalates
Saudi officials report a limited fire and no casualties at an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, while separate missile debris injur
- Houthis Blame Saudi Arabia for New Yemen Airstrikes After Riyadh Alerts
Houthi sources report fresh Yemen airstrikes after Riyadh alerts. The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted missiles; the new raids remain
- Top Oil CEOs Missing From Riyadh Summit Agenda After Airport Attacks
Five oil-company chiefs were absent from Riyadh’s revised summit agenda after airport attacks. BP cited travel disruption as Saudi officials
- Saudi Airport Attacks Spread to Dammam as Riyadh Warning System Faces Scrutiny
Saudi Arabia reported a Dammam airport attack after repeated Riyadh strikes, while Reuters says the kingdom's public warning system stayed s
- Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 1, Injures 11 in Second Strike
A second strike hit Riyadh airport on Sunday, killing one Pakistani resident and injuring 11 as Saudi officials assessed damage at Terminal
- US Strike Disables Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman as Iran Blockade Tightens
A US fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM says its crew was unharmed as Iran blockade enforceme
- Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12 as Trump Weighs Joining Saudi Strikes
A Riyadh airport attack kills at least 12 and injures 309 as Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes, with flight disruption and regional escalat
- Brazil Election Day: Lula vs Bolsonaro as Markets Brace for Runoff
Brazil votes today: Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge first round, runoff Oct 25 likely. Ibovespa +2.6% Friday as markets brace.
- Iran Refuses to Soften Demands After Trump Rejects Hormuz Deal
Tehran won't budge on its Hormuz terms and still awaits the official US word via mediators. Oil reopens tonight with Brent at $104.37.
- Trump Hosts Xi in Washington as Markets Bet on Trade Truce Extension
Trump welcomes Xi for a three-day state visit starting Thursday, with tariffs, rare earths, AI controls and Taiwan on the agenda and the Nov
- Abbas Araghchi Arrives in New York for UNGA 2026 Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, where Tehran is expected to push its diplo