Saudi Arabia's Key East-West Pipeline Has Been Hit. Riyadh Now Expects To Resume Pumping In Days. The pipeline was shut down last week after sustaining multiple hits. International Business Times · Sep 17
US fears F-35's sale to Saudi Arabia may help China to steal stealth technologies, intelligence agencies warn Washington’s proposed transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Riyadh has prompted reported scrutiny within the US intelligence community over the possibility of Beijing gaining access to sensitive military technology. The concerns reportedly stem from China’s growing defence and technology links with Saudi Arabia, including access to military facilities and Chinese-built… The Economic Times · Sep 17
WTA names new host for year-end Finals after Riyadh exit Charlotte, North Carolina will host at least three events from the 2027 edition onwards The Independent UK · Sep 16
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… The Times of India · Sep 16
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 · Sep 16
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 · Sep 16
'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 Times of India · Sep 16
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… The Economic Times · Sep 16
Saudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict Israel and Saudi Arabia have held talks mediated by the US Central Command aimed at helping Riyadh defend itself against Houthi attacks through intelligence assistance, as cited by The Jerusalem Post. The Times of India · Sep 15
Saudi Arabia using Chinese DF-15A missile in Yemen? Wreckage from explosion site points towards dragon's hand Saudi Arabia may have deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen, with suspected missile debris found in Marib Governorate raising questions about a previously undisclosed capability. Open-source analysts have linked the debris to Riyadh, but the missile identification and Saudi ownership have not been independently confirmed. The Economic Times · Sep 15
Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall Iran-aligned Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia as their advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast intensified pressure on Riyadh. Gulf states postponed talks with Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions. Saudi airstrikes continued, while Washington resisted direct military intervention. Crude prices rose amid heightened… The Economic Times · Sep 15
Saudi Arabia's Key Pipeline Has been Hit. 4% Of The Global Oil Supply Could Be Threatened. Riyadh could take up to six weeks to fix the East-West pipeline, according to a new report. International Business Times · Sep 14
Munir won’t recue MBS: Why the Mecca Pact's first test is failing Saudi Arabia As Houthi forces seized Mokha and Perim Island last week, Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir spent the moment on the phone with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. The Times of India · Sep 14
Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq Riyadh has increased use of East-West pipeline since start of war on Iran to bypass closure of strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
The Times of India · Sep 12 Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline as Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island Saudi Arabia has shut down its major East-West oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones, as the widening Iran war opened another front around one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The pipeline, which carries millions of barrels of crude across the Arabian Peninsula, was struck on Thursday…
International Business Times · Sep 11 Saudi Energy Infrastructure Keeps Getting Hit. Riyadh Has Now Shut Down a Key Pipeline. The Saudi Energy Ministry said it shut down the East-West Pipeline as a precaution.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red Sea shipping intensified, according to two sources. Washington declined direct military action for now but offered intelligence and targeting support, marking a shift in Riyadh’s approach to the Houthis.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side Pakistan faces a difficult balancing act between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Recent fighting in Yemen is testing its dual role as defense partner and mediator. Islamabad seeks to avoid alienating Tehran while deepening Gulf ties. Pakistani officials are concerned about potential involvement in the conflict. The nation is advocating for…
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Last week, Iran encouraged the Houthis to intensify their assaults on Saudi Arabia while Riyadh continues to concentrate its military efforts on northern fronts. Consequently, the overall military…
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Freeing a 4-Year-Old's Lip from an Electric Nail Trimmer Took a Fire Crew and a Rotary Cutting Tool Doctors in Riyadh needed a rotary cutting tool to free a preschooler's lip from an electric nail trimmer. Pulling would have made it worse.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, says targeting civilian sites unacceptable India condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These actions threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb. Saudi Arabia reported seventy-three civilians injured in attacks on civilian facilities. The Kingdom reiterated its rejection of the militia's hostile and criminal conduct. Riyadh called for stronger international action…
Euronews · Sep 8 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".
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8 Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says 73 injured in Houthi attacks on the kingdom The Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks towards Saudi Arabia since they declared a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting its vessels in the Red Sea.
Times Life · Sep 6 Travelling With Medication in India and Abroad: Prescriptions, Customs and Cold Chain Storage The Documentation You Need Before You PackCarry the original prescription from a registered medical practitioner for every medication in your bag. For travel abroad, get a letter on the doctor's letterhead that states your name, the drug's generic name (not just the brand), the dosage, the condition it treats, and…