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Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged in ‘attempted’ attack
Saudi Arabia's energy ministry says building in the capital was damaged by falling shrapnel, state media reported.
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Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.
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Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.
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Saudi Arabia under fire fled: but where are its allies?
Saudi Arabia has built a network of military and technological alliances for decades to consolidate itself as an economic and geopolitical power in the Middle East. However, the recent escalation of attacks by the Hutti has tested their defenses and the ability of their partners to protect the kingdom. Although some allies have offered defensive military support, doubts remain as to how far they are willing to engage in a new regional escalation. Is Riad discovering the limits of his alliances? In France 24 we analyzed it.
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Saudi Arabia confirms January start for Asian Cup 2027 despite attacks
Asian Cup 2027 to kick off on January 7 with Saudi Arabia facing Palestine in Riyadh as the AFC announces the schedule.
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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones, while the Houthis claimed attacks on airports and energy sites amid rising regional supply risks.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages
Saudi Civil Defence says the interception of Houthi ballistic missiles caused two injuries in the country's south.
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Saudi Arabia looks to US for an AI edge as Yemen's Houthis up pressure
The US is helping Saudi Arabia fight the Houthi group in Yemen with AI-assisted targeting. But AI is not a magic bullet, experts say, and there are technological, political and human rights issues to consider.
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Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year's tournament as scheduled.
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U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.
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UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom.
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
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Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
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Saudi Arabia postpones big investor conference to 2027 as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on kingdom
Iran-backed Houthi militants have launched repeated volleys of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia since a deadly airport attack earlier this month.
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Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens' execution by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said it executed two Bangladeshis last week for committing an "indecent act" in a mosque.
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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
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Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked
The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
Asian Cup preparations continue for January, but Asian Tour delays golf's Saudi Invitational after Houthi attacks.
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Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Guy Barton, Visiting Fellow at Lancaster University and co-creator and co-host of The FootPol Podcast.
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.