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Iran’s IRGC warns Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ as three tankers reported hit
Iran’s IRGC says one tanker, with 2 million barrels of oil on board, was taking an ‘unauthorised’ route.
Published On 17 Oct 2026
Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia still on, organisers say, but golf tour postponed
Published On 16 Oct 2026
Iran war updates: Strikes hit Houthis in Taiz, coalition intercepts attacks
Published On 16 Oct 2026
At least 5 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden
Published On 15 Oct 2026
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Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What’s the latest on the battlefield?
Published On 15 Oct 2026
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
Published On 15 Oct 2026
Iran war updates: Five killed, 16 hurt in Houthi attack on palace in Aden
Published On 15 Oct 2026
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Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims
Published On 14 Oct 2026
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Ronaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacks

Saudi Pro League postpones three matches after Houthi attacks, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.

Two scenarios for the Yemen war

What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.

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What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying

Saudi OpenAI employee was arrested over allegations he planted a hidden device to record sensitive company conversations

Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks

Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh

Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform.

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Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.

Iran war updates: Cargo ships sunk in Hormuz, Houthis claim Riyadh attack

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Algeria denounces Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem

Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi positions

Yemeni rights group accuses the Houthis of killing five civilians and injuring more than a dozen others.

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How the Middle East conflict is threatening data centres, internet cables

Iran has warned that cables and data centres in the region could be attacked, as Houthi allies hold internet chokepoint.

The escalation in Yemen is a turning point

The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.

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