Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis strike two airports in Saudi Arabia, wounding three

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two airports in southern Saudi Arabia, wounding three people, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 6.

7 October, 10:05 AM

Yemen pushes Houthis away from Bab el-Mandeb strait — report

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have seized some key positions near the Bab el-Mandeb strait in an effort to halt the Houthi advance and regain control of the strategic waterway, Reuters reported on Oct. 5, citing Yemeni Information Minister Muammar al-Eryani.

6 October, 02:23 AM

OPEC+ keeps oil taps in check as Persian Gulf exports decline

OPEC+ agreed to keep its November oil output targets unchanged, in line with expectations that further production policy changes are unlikely before next year, Reuters reported on Oct. 4.

5 October, 01:49 PM

Flydubai pilots who fought in cockpit reportedly Russian and Ukrainian

Two Flydubai pilots flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv reportedly fought in the cockpit, with one believed to be Russian and the other Ukrainian, Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Sept. 30.

30 September, 01:57 PM

Saudi Arabia's pipeline restart shifts oil prices down

Oil prices continued to fall on Sept. 23, amid expectations of increased supply from Gulf countries after a major Saudi Arabian pipeline resumed operations, according to Reuters.

23 September, 11:20 AM

Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia offers extra crude via Oman

Oil prices continued to fall on Sept. 17 after reports that Saudi Arabia is offering additional crude oil volumes through Oman. The move eased concerns about supply disruptions, according to Reuters.

17 September, 02:12 PM

U.S. fears Saudi F-35 sale could expose sensitive aircraft technology to China

U.S. intelligence agencies have raised concerns about the potential sale of dozens of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Washington fears China could gain access to sensitive aircraft technology through espionage or Beijing’s close military and technology ties with Riyadh, The New York Times reported.

17 September, 10:13 AM

Russian satellite data helped Iran strike U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia — CNN

Fourteen Russian reconnaissance satellites passed over a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia in the days before Iran attacked it on March 27, according to an investigation CNN published on Sept. 16.

16 September, 09:28 PM

Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi pipeline shutdown raises oil risks

On Sept. 11, Saudi Arabia announced the suspension of operations on a key pipeline carrying oil overland from the country’s east to its west. The move followed a drone attack and came shortly after Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen seized a strategically important island and port in the southern Red Sea, bringing them closer to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

16 September, 12:24 PM

Houthi strikes on Saudi oil hubs and utilities wound 73 in major escalation

Houthi rebels struck several Saudi Arabian oil facilities and public utilities, injuring 73 people, the Associated Press reported on Sept. 8.

8 September, 01:50 PM

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign collective defense agreement

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Aug. 7.

7 August, 06:57 PM

Oil prices fall as crude flows through Strait of Hormuz increase

Oil prices fell as increased crude flows through key maritime chokepoints outweighed the lack of significant progress in U.S. Iran talks, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, Reuters reported on July 31.

31 July, 10:37 AM

Usyk hit by stray mouthguard in bizarre ringside incident during Saudi Arabia fight – video

Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk attended a boxing event in Saudi Arabia, where he encountered a bizarre situation prior to the main card, sports streaming platform DAZN reported on July 25.

27 July, 01:36 PM

Crude prices rise as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens and Houthi threats reroute tankers

Oil prices rose amid mounting concerns about further supply disruptions as the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the eleventh consecutive night and oil tankers turn away in the Red Sea following warnings from Houthi rebels, Reuters reported on July 22.

22 July, 12:51 PM

Global oil prices fall despite renewed Middle East tensions and blockade warnings

Oil prices fell amid reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, fresh attacks between the two nations, and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis, Reuters reported on July 21.

21 July, 11:50 AM

Saudi company gets green light to buy four solar power plants in Kyiv Oblast

Ukraine’s Antimonopoly Committee has granted permission to the Saudi company FAS Energy to acquire four solar power plants in Kyiv Oblast, according to the corresponding decision dated July 2.

3 July, 02:53 PM

U.S. becomes world's largest oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, overtaking long-time leaders Saudi Arabia and Russia as tensions with Iran reshape global energy trade, Reuters reported on June 11.

11 June, 05:00 PM

Ukraine, Saudi Arabia deepen security ties

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss implementing a bilateral security agreement focused on three key areas, the Ukrainian presidential office said on April 24.

24 April, 07:51 PM

Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to deepen defense and energy ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on April 24, where he is set to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

24 April, 04:15 PM

Iran strikes Saudi oil pipeline used to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Shortly after a ceasefire was supposed to have ended hostilities in the Persian Gulf, Iranian forces attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, Reuters reported on April 8.

9 April, 03:41 AM

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