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13
Oct

Riyadh Airport to Remain Closed Until October 17 After Deadly Houthi Attacks

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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until at least October 17 following a series of deadly missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, disrupting air travel and raising security concerns across the Gulf. Saudi aviation authorities extended the suspension to allow safety inspections and ensure the airport’s […]

13
Oct

Trump Says China and Russia Are Not Helping Iran, Dismisses Claims of Foreign Support

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US President Donald Trump has said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran in the ongoing conflict, arguing that both countries have too much to lose by becoming involved in Tehran’s war effort. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform late on Monday, Trump responded to claims by critics that […]

11
Oct

Houthis Renew Warning to Airlines and Travellers Against Using Saudi Airports

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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has renewed its warning to airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace following a deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport that killed 12 people. In a statement on Sunday, the group urged aviation companies and travellers to take its warning seriously, claiming that Saudi Arabia bore […]

11
Oct

World Bank in Talks with 40 Countries Over Crisis Aid as Global Economic Pressures Mount

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The World Bank is in discussions with between 30 and 40 countries about potential emergency financial assistance as rising energy and fertiliser prices, high borrowing costs and climate risks intensify economic pressures on developing nations. World Bank President Ajay Banga told Reuters that the institution was prepared to provide support as countries grapple with the […]

10
Oct

Riyadh Airport Blast Leaves Multiple People Wounded as Airlines Cancel Flights

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A blast at Riyadh’s international airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 10, 2026, left multiple people wounded and prompted the evacuation of travellers from parts of the facility, according to eyewitnesses and people briefed on the incident. The explosion comes amid escalating missile attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising fresh […]

09
Oct

Lufthansa, Indian Airlines Suspend Riyadh Flights After Houthi Attack

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Lufthansa Group and several Indian airlines have suspended flights to and from Riyadh following renewed Houthi attacks and threats against Saudi Arabia, deepening disruption at one of the region’s major aviation hubs. Lufthansa Group said its airlines would suspend Riyadh services through October 16, citing the latest developments in the Middle East. IndiGo suspended flights […]

08
Oct

Trump Says US Will “Finish” Iran War Soon After Declaring Victory

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U.S. President Donald Trump has again declared that the United States has effectively won its war with Iran, while saying Washington will continue military and diplomatic efforts until the conflict is fully concluded. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said the war would end “very soon”, repeating his position that the United States would complete its objectives […]

Us Waives Human Rights Conditions On Egypt Military Aid Citing Iran War 
02
Oct

Us Waives Human Rights Conditions On Egypt Military Aid Citing Iran War 

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Washington Says Cairo Played a “Helpful Role” During the Conflict The United States has waived human rights related conditions attached to more than $300 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s role during the conflict involving Iran, according to the U.S. State Department. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes certain human rights conditions that […]

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz 
26
Sep

Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz 

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WASHINGTON REPORTEDLY DISMISSES TEHRAN’S PROPOSAL AS IRAN OFFERS ROADMAP TO RESTORE MARITIME PASSAGE AND RESUME NUCLEAR TALKS U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven day roadmap that Tehran says could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halt regional fighting and restart negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The reported rejection comes after Iranian […]

Netanyahu Warns Of “War For Truth” Against Israel 
25
Sep

Netanyahu Warns Of “War For Truth” Against Israel 

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ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER SAYS MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE BECOME A NEW BATTLEGROUND Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described what he called a “war for truth” against Israel, saying the battle is being fought across international media, social media platforms and other institutions. Speaking during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in […]