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Capture of Mocha marks turning point in Yemen war, with ripples across Red Sea

Days after Houthis captured the Red Sea port of Mocha from Yemeni forces, Saudi Arabia has accused the rebels of firing a drone towards the holy city of Mecca – a target Saudi officials say is a "red line". Analysts warn the Houthis' territorial gains could open a new and…

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Alleging Houthi attack on Mecca, Saudis hit Yemen

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen while Houthi fighters launched drones and missiles at Saudi cities. The United States tightened its travel warning for Saudi Arabia due to the worsening conflict. The extension of the war threatens to worsen global energy supply shortages. The price of Brent crude hovered around $108 a…

The Economic Times

Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf

An advance by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Saudi cities and infrastructure, has quickly complicated a widening Middle East war.

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Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Supply Fears Ease

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -4.07 (-3.85%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.-0350 (-1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on signs that crude supplies are getting through the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns. Losses in crude accelerated today...

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US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping

The Guardian - UK

Why Yemen has returned to conflict

The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a…

The Conversation

Saudi in need, friend Pakistan missing in 'deed': Islamabad faces Mecca pact test with Iran looming

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that it had intercepted a Houthi drone heading towards Mecca, calling the security of Islam's holiest city a 'red line'. The Houthis flatly denied targeting Mecca and, in the same round of escalation, claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's…

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U.S. Fuel Inventories Surprisingly Rose and Saudi Arabia Is Seeking To Reroute Exports. Oil Fell.

Riyadh is offering additional crude cargoes through Oman, easing some concerns about the state of supplies after its key East-West pipeline got shut down last Friday.

International Business Times

Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision

Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's anticipated policy decision later today. Global debt markets stabilized after Saudi Arabia offered additional oil cargoes through Oman. The Indian central bank is also expected to tighten policy next…

The Economic Times

No comment from Riyadh on oil delivery cancellations as scale of disruption remains unclear

The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November.

Euronews

'It is defensive, nothing aggressive': Pak scrambles to define Mecca pact after Houthi attack

Pakistan’s military has rushed to give a definition to the newly formed Mecca Defence Alliance, saying the pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is meant for collective deterrence and has “no regional aspirations”, even as questions grow over how the agreement would work if one of its members comes under…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

The Independent UK

US raises Saudi Arabia travel risk to 'Level 3' amid Houthi attacks

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed security threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks, armed conflict and terrorism. It also issued a separate Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for the Yemen border.

The Times of India

From Mecca's red line to the 'Gate of Tears': How US-Iran war is closing in on Saudi prince MBS

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday before it could enter the holy city's restricted airspace.

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The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ as attacks from Houthi rebels escalate

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Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.

The Economic Times

Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

Saudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their arsenal, manpower and reach. With control over mountainous territory, access to Iranian expertise and weapons, and the ability to threaten oil infrastructure and Red Sea shipping, defeating them remains…

The Independent UK

Houthi rebels accused of targeting Mecca with drone as Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’

The Yemeni group has escalated attacks on the Saudi-led coalition amid a push west to squeeze traffic from the Red Sea

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Saudi Silver Riyals Salvaged: Deep-sea haul revisited; mystery silver still unrecovered

Over a million Saudi silver riyals were recovered from the SS John Barry wreck. These coins, minted in Philadelphia, were intended for Saudi Arabia's oil industry workers. The ship sank in the Arabian Sea during World War II, carrying its valuable cargo. A specialized operation brought the silver coins to…

The Independent UK

Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are now advancing on a key maritime checkpoint and striking Saudi oil facilities, have been at war for years

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia released 313 gazelles and 20 years later both species thrived

A groundbreaking initiative saw the reintroduction of captive-bred sand and Arabian gazelles to Saudi Arabia's Uruq Bani Ma'arid protected area. Over two decades, camera traps documented the flourishing populations of these species. Sand gazelles exhibited seasonal movement patterns in the expansive desert, while Arabian gazelles adjusted their daily activities amid…

The Conversation

The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world

In recent days, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital port of Mocha and strategic islands in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The Times of India

'Nauseating lie': Houthis deny targeting Mecca; claim strike on Saudi F-15

For the first time ever in the history of the Islamic holy city, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued an emergency alert warning of a possible hostile aerial attack in Mecca.

The Economic Times

Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult…

The Economic Times

Pakistan abandons Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in fight against Houthis in Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Kingdom reaches out to rival Israel for help

Saudi Arabia has indirectly approached Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis through US Central Command, despite not recognising Israel or maintaining diplomatic ties with it. The outreach comes as Houthi forces impose a maritime blockade threatening Saudi economic and energy interests, while Pakistan, a partner in the Mecca defence…

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