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NewsTurkey's parliament set to ratify Makkah defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as Houthi attacks mount
Turkey's parliament is set to ratify the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, whose collective defence clause mirrors NATO's Article 5, committing NATO's second-largest army to Riyadh's defence.
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Saudi ArabiaAFC postpones Saudi Arabia's 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year to December 2027 amid regional security and travel disruption
The AFC has moved the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January 2027 to 23 December 2027 – 21 January 2028, citing exceptional circumstances, logistical complexities and travel disruptions.
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Saudi ArabiaSaudi-led coalition says two drones intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh area, with no damage or casualties reported
The Saudi-led coalition said on Monday that its forces intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Riyadh area, in a separate announcement from the earlier southern-region interception and the Houthi claim about Dammam and Jizan.
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Saudi ArabiaAkasa Air extends Saudi flight suspensions: Jeddah grounded until 18 November, Riyadh until 30 November
Akasa Air announced on Sunday that flights to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until 18 November and services to Riyadh until 30 November, as Indian airlines continue to keep Saudi routes grounded amid the security situation in the kingdom.
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Saudi ArabiaKenya formally protests Saudi Arabia's Ebola travel ban, demanding scientific justification within 48 hours
Kenya's Foreign Ministry has formally demanded that Saudi Arabia lift travel and visa restrictions imposed over Ebola, calling them a blanket, punitive measure not supported by epidemiological evidence, and has asked Riyadh to justify them to the World Health Organization within 48 hours.
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Saudi ArabiaAir India extends Saudi Arabia flight suspension until 14 November amid regional security concerns
Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension of flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until 14 November 2026, offering affected passengers free rebooking or a full refund.
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Saudi ArabiaSaudi coalition destroys Houthi drone over Riyadh and missile aimed at southern region on Friday
The Saudi-led coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone over the Riyadh region and a ballistic missile launched towards Saudi Arabia’s southern region, the latest interceptions in a week of escalating cross-border attacks.
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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia introduces same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens as energy ties deepen
Saudi Arabia's embassy in Islamabad has introduced same-day processing of visa applications for Pakistani citizens, announced by Ambassador Dr Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami during talks on oil storage, refinery and minerals cooperation.
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Saudi ArabiaHouthi missiles intercepted over Riyadh as debris injures one; drone downed over Makkah region
Saudi air defences destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles over Riyadh on Thursday, with falling debris lightly injuring one citizen, and intercepted a drone over the Makkah region on Friday as the Houthis claimed six attacks across the kingdom.