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Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks but flights remain limited
The renewed fighting in Yemen has shattered a UN-brokered truce that had largely held since 2022
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Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service
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Israel imposes closures across a West Bank city after attacks, and other Mideast news
Israel has imposed closures across a West Bank city following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that Israel says killed two of its soldiers
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Late invites and spats leave Magyar’s 1956 event short of leaders
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar had hoped to host top leaders in Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. But last-minute invitations and spats with Paris and Kyiv kept Macron, Tusk and Zelenskyy away, leaving only EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa attending. #EuropeNews
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MEPs call for Yemen's Houthis to be added to EU terrorist list
A non-binding European Parliament resolution urges a freeze on all the Yemeni group's funds, as the EU struggles to counter the threat to civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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Trump orders diplomats to leave Middle East amid fears US could strike Houthis
Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least two people at an airport in Damman on Wednesday
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Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
The warning to US officials comes as at least three people die in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise
The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia
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Saudi authorities say 2 killed by falling debris at oil facility following a drone attack in Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry says debris from an intercepted drone has killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the country’s southeast
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work
Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification
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Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.
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UK fighter jets to fly 'defensive' missions to help protect Saudi
British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting branded Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as "absolutely despicable and dangerous for the region." #EuropeNews
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Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk' by rebels' siege
Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls
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UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh
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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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UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis
The UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon fighter jets to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure
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UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news
An Israeli attack on a Gaza apartment has killed two people and injured others
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Freshfields apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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F1 Q&A: Lindblad and Lawson futures at Racing Bulls, Rwanda, Imola and Red Bull as an engine supplier
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the United States Grand Prix.
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Leading law firm apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited
More than 200 mostly young people said to be injured after ballistic missile attack on training camp for government forces
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OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
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Saudi Arabia to postpone in-person ‘Davos in the desert’ after Houthi attacks: report
The rebel group has delivered yet another economic blow to the kingdom
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
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Air pollution linked to higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts, study finds
Research review finds people living in most polluted areas suffer 70 per cent higher odds of glaucoma
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US issues rare Middle East red alert to its citizens in the region
Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests.
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UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers
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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have showcased their growing military capabilities, repeatedly striking the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital and seizing territory near a key shipping chokepoint
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Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened
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Video. Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Video. Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
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Five dead after Houthis attack Yemeni presidential palace with missiles
Last week, government forces launched a campaign to recapture areas controlled by the Houthis
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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia stays on track as safety fears grow amid Middle East conflict
Asian Cup organizers have confirmed that plans for the continental soccer tournament in Saudi Arabia remain on track despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East
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Zelensky defies Trump after accusing US of ‘betraying’ Ukraine
Ukrainian forces had their access to the technology restricted this week after Trump announced a new diesel deal with Russia
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Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five
Attack was the first on Aden’s Al-Maashiq palace in the latest fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia
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Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom
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Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
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Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack last Saturday (10 October) was the third facility hit in a week by Houthi forces. Footage of the strike was released by Saudi Arabia and has been shared widely across social media. But why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and what does this mean for UK? The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a closer look. Watch Bel’s full analysis in the video above.
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Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition says it has thwarted a missile attack on Medina and another in eastern Saudi Arabia
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Experts say that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are working on a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese parts
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Yemen’s Houthis are reframing 'Iran proxy' role as they bring war to Saudi Arabia
The evolution of the Houthi movement remains intimately connected to Yemen’s domestic political context and to a historical feud specific to the country
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Six Kings Slam featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic postponed after deadly Saudi Arabia attacks
The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post
Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic efforts
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Trump blasts 'not nice' Houthis as attack hits Saudi Aramco facility
An Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire, and four people were wounded by intercepted missile debris in Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continued after a strike on the capital’s airport killed 13 people in the worst attack on Saudi soil since 2015.
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Trump repeats false claim about Iran’s nuclear weapons program at Alaska rally – as it happened
President also claims media unfairly blamed him for high prices less than 24 hours into his second term
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Ronaldo waves Saudi scarf after missile alert delays Riyadh match
Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers have shown support for Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi attacks disrupt life in Riyadh, forcing its airport to close and delaying an Asian Champions League match amid renewed fighting in Yemen.
