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Top defence officials of Mecca pact countries hold talks in Tehran

High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States, two regional officials said. The talks come as many in Iran are girding themselves for the possible return to all-out war, as Israeli and American leaders have been sharpening their threats ahead of pending elections in both countries, while Iranian leaders have remained defiant. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the head of Turkiye's intelligence service were to meet with Iran's top security officials and negotiators to push for a deal between Tehran and Washington. The war in Yemen and strikes by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels against Saudi Arabia were topics also on the table, said the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to reporters. An Iranian official, also speaking on

Saudi Arabia partly reopens Riyadh airport despite renewed Houthi threats

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had halted operations on October 10 following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people

US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi amid Houthi strikes

In a security alert posted on X, the US Mission in Saudi Arabia warned that the cross-border hostilities pose a high risk of broader regional escalation

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites, attacks reported in Aden

Yemen's Saudi-backed government said the Houthis also fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in the southern Yemeni port ‌city of Aden

IndiGo extends cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia: Indian Embassy

Indian airline IndiGo has extended the cancellation of its flights to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns in the region, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed on Friday. "IndiGo flights to and from Riyadh will remain cancelled until 31 October 2026 (inclusive), while flights to and from Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will remain cancelled until 27 October 2026 (inclusive)," the mission said in a post on X. The flight disruptions come amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, energy installations and other critical infrastructure, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis having been involved in a prolonged campaign against the country. The latest extension of flight cancellations comes after an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday killed an Indian national and injured two others. Another Indian national was injured in a separate attack at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield on the same day. Other Indian carriers have also earlier exten

India coordinating with airlines for return of Saudi pilgrims: MEA

The MEA said around 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned from Saudi Arabia, while Indian missions are coordinating with airlines to bring back others.

Indian national killed, 2 hurt in attack on Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport

An Indian national was killed and two others were injured in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday, a day after another compatriot was injured in a drone attack targeting the kingdom's Shaybah oilfield, amid a spate of strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels on key infrastructure in the country. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said Saudi authorities have informed it about the casualties in the attack on Wednesday night. "One Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured," the embassy said in a social media post. The mission said it is ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured," it said. The attack comes amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, energy installations and o

Saudi Arabia seeks access to foreign strategic oil reserves for Aramco

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry is discussing access to government-held oil storage abroad as Houthi attacks on key infrastructure raise concerns over supply disruptions

One killed, 8 injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's King Fahd airport

One Saudi resident was killed in an attack on King Fahd International airport in Dammam in eastern Saudi Arabia on the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority announced early on Thursday. The Civil Aviation authority also said eight people were injured in the late Wednesday attack and the airport suffered some material damages. Global flight-tracking service Flightradar24 said overnight Thursday on X that flights have been diverted away from the airport. King Fahd airport has been attacked previously amid a wider wave of Houthi missile and projectile strikes targeting major airports in Saudi Arabia. The Iranian-backed Houthis have not commented on this attack. The Saudi Coalition announced that it intercepted four drone attacks in the Eastern region. The attack comes after Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry said that debris from an intercepted drone killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the country's southeast. The

Mecca defence pact bars Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye exit for 10 years

The trilateral pact, the Mecca Defence Alliance, was signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on August 7 to set out mutual defence obligations

UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia with defensive air patrols

Britain will deploy RAF Typhoon jets for defensive patrols over Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi missile and drone attacks, while ruling out strikes on rebel targets in Yemen

US issues Saudi travel alert, warns of missile, drone attacks on airports

Due to the elevated threat to commercial aviation, the US mission has restricted travel for all American government staff stationed in Saudi Arabia

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday asked its nationals to take note of and follow updated directives issued by Saudi authorities for people receiving emergency warnings through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies amid heightened security concerns following strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The instructions which were shared through social media platforms ask people to remain calm, follow official directions and immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building, preferably an interior room away from windows, until the danger has passed. People have been advised not to leave their homes or buildings until the danger has passed, stay away from open areas, windows and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops. Those outdoors have been asked to enter the nearest building or take shelter behind a solid barrier. The instructions also advise people to avoid crowds and dangerous areas and refrain from taking photographs. People who receive an a

Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's 'helpful' offer to fight Houthis: Trump

Trump calls Israel's support for Saudi Arabia 'very helpful' and says Riyadh could join the Abraham Accords, as regional hostilities escalate

Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 20

Air India on Friday said it has extended the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia till October 20 amid escalating tensions in the region due to the attacks on the Gulf country by Houthis. Earlier, the airline as well as Air India Express had cancelled flights to Saudi Arabia till October 17. "In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 20 October 2026," Air India said in a post on X. The airline also said it was closely monitoring developments and continuously assessing the situation to ensure the safe resumption of operations. "Passengers affected by these cancellations are being offered a full refund," it added. IndiGo, on Thursday, announced extending the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia till October 24. On Thursday, Akasa Air said that in view of the prevailing security situation in the Middle East, it has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh until October 2

The Mecca agreement is fuelled by regional concerns, say experts

India to watch how the Saudi Arabia-Turkiye-Pakistan agreement shapes, experts say

Houthis hit Saudi Aramco headquarters with missiles as conflict escalates

The strike on an office complex in Dhahran caused a limited fire and no injuries, according to Saudi Arabia's energy ministry

Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen's Sanaa as Houthi conflict escalates

A coalition of forces in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia carried out new airstrikes Tuesday on the Houthi rebel-held Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Houthi-run broadcaster Al Masirah and residents said. The strikes marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis and came shortly after a coalition spokesman urged residents to evacuate the area for their safety. Witnesses reported hearing strong explosions in Sanaa hours after the coalition struck the al-Suhaba fuel facility west of the city. In a rare statement earlier, the coalition had urged civilians in the Houthi-controlled capital to leave the Yemeni Oil Company site, on a hill overlooking the capital, and nearby storage areas ahead of a possible strike. Houthi officials appeared to have anticipated the attack there. The oil company said its storage facilities were empty and that a Saudi strike would not affect oil reserves or supplies for residents. Still, witnesses in the city said lines of cars formed at some gas stations

OpenAI employee arrested for planting hidden recording device in office

Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was arrested after allegedly hiding a recording device in an OpenAI executive conference room to capture sensitive discussions