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Volodymyr Zelensky (file image)

Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky (file image)

News

Zelensky makes surprise Madrid visit to press for air defences ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

Ukraine's president arrived unannounced in Madrid to seek stronger air defences and hold talks with Spain's prime minister and other leaders during the Ibero-American summit.

🌐 Global · 5 Nov 2026, 5:05 am

An RAF Typhoon in flight

Photo: An RAF Typhoon in flight

UK

Britain confirms air-defence support for Saudi Arabia and Gulf partners at Manama Dialogue

British minister Stephen Doughty told the Manama Dialogue that UK air-defence equipment and personnel are working with Saudi Arabia against missiles and drones, with further defensive support after renewed Houthi attacks.

🇬🇧 UK · 31 Oct 2026, 5:21 pm

Riyadh skyline, Saudi Arabia

Photo: Riyadh skyline, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi 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.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · 30 Oct 2026, 9:53 pm

Air defence missile launch

Photo: Air defence missile launch

Saudi Arabia

Houthi 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.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · 30 Oct 2026, 2:21 pm