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World Politics & Diplomacy 04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Houthis Say Saudi Arabia Launched Dozens of Strikes on Yemen’s Capital as Regional Tensions Escalate

Yemen’s Houthi movement said Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of airstrikes on Sanaa, deepening fears that the conflict is widening again after a period of relative containment. The claims, if confirmed, would mark a sharp escalation in a war that has repeatedly drawn in regional powers and threatened fragile diplomatic efforts.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

Saudi Coalition Says It Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones as Yemen War Spills Toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom, underscoring the continuing reach of Yemen's war beyond its borders. The reported attacks came amid a wider regional escalation, with Reuters and other outlets linking the episode to heightened tensions involving Iran, Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition.

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Global Health & Biotech9h ago

Saudi Arabia, WHO Seal Major Health Funding Deals as Riyadh Forum Targets Malaria, Cholera and Polio

The World Health Organization and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre signed new agreements in Riyadh to expand life-saving health interventions in crisis-hit regions, including Yemen and Sudan. Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its US$500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, underscoring its growing role in global humanitarian health diplomacy.

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Global Health & BiotechSept 26, 2026

WHO and Saudi Arabia Forge New Health Agreements at Riyadh Forum

In a landmark move, the WHO and Saudi Arabia have signed critical agreements aimed at enhancing global health initiatives, particularly in humanitarian crises. The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2025 showcased Saudi Arabia's commitment to combating diseases and improving healthcare for vulnerable populations.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Saudi Arabia Emerges as a Rare Winner From Iran War Oil Shock

Saudi Arabia is capturing a substantial oil revenue windfall as regional conflict lifts crude prices and tightens supply expectations, making the kingdom one of the clearest financial beneficiaries of the Iran war shock. While the broader Middle East faces heightened risk, Riyadh is seeing stronger export receipts and improved fiscal conditions at a moment when investors are reassessing energy exposure across global markets.

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Global Markets & Equities8h ago

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Offer as Gulf Tensions Flare and Oil Markets Swing

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, according to The Wall Street Journal, even as U.S. and Iranian officials continue indirect negotiations through mediators. The development comes amid renewed Houthi attacks in Yemen and sharp moves in oil prices, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reverberating through global energy markets.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace11h ago

Saudi Oil Exports Hit Seven-Month High as Pipeline Outage Fails to Crimp Supply

Saudi Arabia's crude exports have climbed to their highest level since the Iran war began, underscoring the kingdom's ability to keep oil moving even after a drone attack damaged its key East-West pipeline. Trade intelligence data show shipments rebounding to 6 million barrels per day in September, easing fears of a deeper supply shock and helping pull Brent crude back from an earlier spike.

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