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An Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences, while India condemned attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure

Saudi-led coalition vowed a firm response to a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309. India condemned the strikes, expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities 

India strongly condemned the October 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured 309, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia. New Delhi called attacks on civilians and infrastructure unacceptable and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities

A suspected attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, Saudi authorities said, amid escalating Saudi-Houthi strikes. Retaliatory attacks have targeted airports and strategic areas in Yemen, intensifying fighting despite a UN-brokered truce in 2022

Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal

Investigators were probing the identity and motive of an Omani copilot accused of stabbing Indian Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The aircraft suffered a steep descent before landing in Saudi Arabia, while passengers helped restrain the copilot and stabilise the flight

Israeli leaders praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for helping prevent a suspected attempt to crash flydubai flight FZ1073 after he was stabbed by his co-pilot. The injured pilot reportedly opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to intervene

A Dubai-Tel Aviv commercial flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency signal briefly raised fears of a hijacking, prompting Israel to scramble warplanes. Israeli media reported the alert followed a dispute between the pilots, with all passengers and crew safe

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