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Macron Makes Surprise 'Solidarity' Visit to Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate
Emmanuel Macron has landed in Riyadh for an unannounced 'solidarity' visit after weeks of unprecedented Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, becoming the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since the escalation — and securing extra Saudi diesel supplies for France.
Britain Sends RAF Typhoon Jets to Guard Saudi Skies as Houthi Missile Attacks Escalate
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed on Tuesday that RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive counter-air missions over Saudi Arabia to intercept Houthi missiles and drones, alongside a military transport plane, advisers, and a 90-day extension of air-to-air refuelling support.
Houthi Ballistic Missiles Slam Shabwa Military Camp, Killing Dozens of Yemeni Soldiers
At least 20 soldiers were killed and dozens wounded when Houthi rebels fired three ballistic missiles at the al-Alam training camp in Yemen's oil-rich Shabwa province — among the deadliest strikes since the 2022 ceasefire collapsed earlier this year.
Egypt's top security body pledges 'all necessary support' to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate
Egypt's National Defence Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has promised Saudi Arabia 'all necessary and possible forms of support' against escalating Houthi drone and missile attacks, as the president asks parliament for authorisation to deploy troops abroad.
Riyadh Says It Intercepted a Cruise Missile Over Medina; Houthis Call the Claim a 'Brazen Lie'
The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Medina region, home to one of Islam's holiest cities — a claim Yemen's Houthis flatly denied, insisting they had spared the holy cities and carried out no operation against Saudi territory that day.
Houthis Widen Campaign to Dammam Airport and Aramco Sites as Saudi Skies Grow Perilous
A day after the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade killed 13 at Riyadh airport, the Houthis claimed attacks on Dammam's airport and two Aramco facilities — while Trump said he may join Saudi retaliation and airlines rerouted Europe-Asia flights.
Riyadh Airport Missile Strike Kills 12 and Wounds 309 as Saudi Coalition Vows 'Decisive' Response
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and wounded 309 — the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in more than a decade. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Yemen's Houthis and vowed a decisive response, while President Trump said Washington was weighing joining the retaliation.
Trump Says US 'May' Join Saudi Strikes on Houthis After Riyadh Airport Attack
US President Donald Trump said Washington may take part in Saudi Arabia's military campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport injured several people and forced an evacuation.
Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Wound 36 as Conflict Deepens
Saudi authorities say Houthi attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha killed three people and wounded 36 this week, marking a sharp escalation. The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets in retaliatory strikes across Yemen.
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Strikes on Riyadh Airport and Aramco Refinery as Flights Are Disrupted
Yemen's Houthis claimed on Monday evening to have struck Riyadh's King Khalid airport, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh and southern military sites with drones and missiles, as explosions were reported over the Saudi capital and flights were cancelled or diverted.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye Activate Mecca Pact: Rapid Force Deployment Agreed After Emergency Riyadh Meeting
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to move immediately to the rapid deployment of forces in the Kingdom under the Mecca Defence Alliance, after an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Monday convened in response to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi territory.
Explosions Rock Sanaa: Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Dozens of Airstrikes as Aramco Facility Burns Near Riyadh
Loud blasts shook Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday as the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of dozens of airstrikes, including strikes near a hospital and the presidential palace. Hours later, flames rose from an Aramco refinery south of Riyadh as the two sides traded blows across the border.