Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
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25.07.2026
Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage
Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
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23.07.2026
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
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22.07.2026
The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience
Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.
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21.07.2026
Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
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20.07.2026
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.
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20.07.2026
OPEC+ countries say they will expand monthly oil production
Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day.
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06.07.2026
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
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28.06.2026
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
The helicopter crashed in Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal, state media reported.
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28.06.2026
Lamine Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Yamal makes a goal-scoring return for Spain as European champions get their World Cup campaign back on track.
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21.06.2026
Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup
Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.
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16.06.2026
Uruguay squad lands in US after flight delay ahead of World Cup opener
Uruguay arrived in the US less than 24 hours before the kickoff time for their game against Saudi Arabia.
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15.06.2026
Saudi energy minister calls for ‘stable energy sector’ during Russia visit
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and other top OPEC officials visit the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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04.06.2026
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
The sacred holiday coincides with Hajj, drawing over 1.7 million pilgrims seeking spiritual fulfilment in Saudi Arabia.
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27.05.2026
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
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26.05.2026
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
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25.05.2026
Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
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22.05.2026
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
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14.05.2026
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal
Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
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13.05.2026
AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan to face defending champions Qatar in tough draw
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
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10.05.2026