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A classified US intelligence assessment says Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, raising congressional concerns over a Trump administration civilian nuclear deal. Lawmakers questioned uranium enrichment limits, inspections and safeguards, while Washington defended the agreement’s non-proliferation standards

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without fees or restrictions, stressing its importance to global energy security and trade. Iran meanwhile proposed reopening the strait within seven days if Washington meets conditions

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul praised the Telugu diaspora for its vibrant presence, social responsibility and efforts to preserve cultural identity. He was speaking at the annual Telugu Day organised by SATA in Riyadh, which featured traditional performances by children.

India and Saudi Arabia discussed bilateral ties, community welfare and consular matters during a meeting in Jeddah. India’s Consul General Fahad Suri also reviewed the well-being of nationals injured in recent Houthi missile and drone attacks

  Yemen’s Houthi group said 28 airstrikes hit Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf provinces over 24 hours amid intensified ground fighting. The group claimed 760 strikes since the latest escalation, while government forces continued efforts to contain Houthi advances near strategic waterways 

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul met Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation. The talks covered trade, investment, energy, technology and cultural ties, while highlighting support for the Indian community

Yemen's Houthi group said Saudi warplanes carried out 300 airstrikes across nine Yemeni provinces this week, including 26 strikes on Taiz in 24 hours. The reported escalation came amid continued ground fighting near Lahj, Taiz and oil-rich Marib.

Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday as residents received air defence alerts through mobile apps. Saudi Civil Defence later said the danger had passed in Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The developments follow recent drone incidents and reported strikes in Yemen.

More than 125,000 Yemenis have fled renewed Houthi fighting along the Red Sea coast, facing hunger, inadequate shelter and limited healthcare. The escalation, linked to the wider Iran war, has intensified Yemen’s already severe humanitarian crisis, aid agencies said

Iraq said Saudi pipeline attacks originated from its territory, while Trump suggested Iran was behind them. Yemen's displacement crisis deepened amid Houthi advances. Lebanon-Israel talks are planned, an Oman oil spill expanded, and Syria reported a worsening fuel crisis

Iran has called for an end to Saudi Arabia’s blockade of Yemen and urged immediate talks as Houthi rebels intensify threats near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Escalating attacks risk disrupting global shipping, raising oil prices and reigniting Yemen’s civil war 

Crude oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent for a fourth consecutive session as escalating attacks involving Iran, the US and Saudi Arabia intensified fears of Gulf supply disruptions. Brent approached $100 a barrel, while WTI climbed to nearly $95

Saudi Arabia condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites as a dangerous escalation, reporting 73 civilian injuries. The Saudi-led coalition vowed measures to deter the group, while Houthis claimed attacks on airports, military bases and Aramco facilities across Saudi Arabia 

Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh met Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti in Riyadh and discussed bilateral cooperation on environment and climate action during his four-day official visit to the country

The Mecca Joint Defence Pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan under a collective defence commitment, signalling greater regional self-reliance. While the agreement resembles NATO’s mutual-defence principle, its effectiveness will depend on military coordination, shared threat perceptions and implementation

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement as a major step toward regional self-defence. India is assessing its implications for national security and regional stability, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting national interests and taking necessary measures 

Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities

The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it targeted a Saudi oil tanker, Daisy, with a ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to turn back. The group also claimed another attack on a Saudi vessel amid rising maritime tensions and regional conflict