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Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years

Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation".

Euronews

Yemen's Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. This action follows recent attacks on Sanaa Airport and Abha airport. The rebels described the move as an 'eye for an eye' response. This maritime ban could pressure Saudi Arabia's oil exports. The threat comes after months of targeting…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India take on Afghanistan

Sunil Chhetri knows there are more than just three points at stake when India face Afghanistan in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Damac Stadium in Abha on Thursday.

The Times of India

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Hundreds of Houthi prisoners, 16 Saudis freed on day two of swap

Houthi rebels free 16 Saudis as Riyadh also releases hundreds of Yemeni prisoners on second day of detainee exchange.

Al Jazeera

Yemen-bound Plane Carrying Houthi Prisoners Leaves Saudi Arabia

A flight carrying Houthi prisoners left Saudi Arabia on Saturday bound for Yemen's capital Sanaa, after which another flight will arrive to the Kingdom carrying Saudi prisoners, on the second day of the prisoner exchange operation. The flight from the southern Saudi city of Abha took off before 9 am…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with Theater Shows

The special theater shows enlisted in the Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations Program 2022 organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in Riyadh kicked off on Wednesday. The program, launched in Jeddah, Dammam, and Abha, includes comedy and dramatic performances. The three-day program started on Wednesday with the ‘Big Night’ play at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Shrapnel wounds 12 as Saudi defences blow up drone near airport

Travellers among those hurt by falling debris after Saudi air defences intercept drone near Abha airport.

Al Jazeera

12 Civilians Wounded in Terrorist Houthi Attack on Abha Airport

Saudi air defenses thwarted on Thursday a cross-border attack using an armed drone by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against Abha International Airport Twelve civilians from various nationalities were wounded as a result of shrapnel falling over the facility. The joint forces of the Saudi-led Arab coalition said that by targeting…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi-led coalition says destroyed drone launched towards Abha airport, 4 injured

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said on Thursday four people including travelers and workers in Abha airport were lightly injured as shrapnel from a destroyed drone landed in the surrounding area.

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