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India confirms 22 nationals killed in West Asia war, including 14 seafarers, as Gulf attacks continue
India's Ministry of External Affairs says 22 citizens have died in the West Asia conflict since February, including 14 seafarers and three Indian nationals killed in Saudi Arabia.
October 29, 2026
Egypt weighs military support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks raise regional risks
Egypt's parliament is considering whether to authorise defensive military support for Saudi Arabia, as Houthi attacks and renewed diplomatic negotiations increase pressure on regional security arrangements.
October 27, 2026
Pope Leo XIV appeals for Yemen ceasefire as Taiz humanitarian crisis worsens
Pope Leo XIV has appealed for an end to the violence in Yemen, highlighting worsening humanitarian conditions in Taiz during a Vatican address delivered less than two weeks after lung cancer surgery.
October 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh as Houthi threats disrupt airport reopening
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities as the Houthis renewed threats against King Khalid International Airport, which has resumed limited flights.
October 25, 2026
Yemen airstrike kills at least nine in Saada as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Authorities in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen report that nine people, including children, were killed in an airstrike amid renewed fighting with Saudi-backed forces.
October 19, 2026
Djibouti migrant boat disaster kills at least 139 as dozens remain missing on dangerous Yemen route
At least 139 migrants are dead and 84 missing after a boat capsized off Djibouti. Find out why the dangerous Yemen route remains so heavily used.
October 12, 2026
Houthi strikes shut one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest airports as deadly attacks expose a dangerous new front
Houthi attacks have shut Riyadh airport after killing 14 people. Find out why Saudi Arabia’s air defenses and economy face new scrutiny.
October 12, 2026
Riyadh airport death toll rises to 12 as more than 300 injured in missile strike
Saudi Arabia has confirmed 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries following the missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthis, while President Donald Trump is considering whether American forces should join military operations against the group. The escalation also threatens international aviation and regional energy security.
October 11, 2026
Missile strikes Riyadh airport passenger terminal as Saudi Arabia faces renewed attacks
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has suffered another attack, with a missile reportedly striking a complex containing domestic passenger terminals. Regional officials reported multiple injuries and an evacuation, while flights were diverted. The incident follows earlier attacks that killed three Saudi citizens and have already disrupted international aviation.
October 11, 2026
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air suspend Riyadh flights amid renewed Houthi threats
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air suspend Riyadh services after Houthi threats. See how the security disruption affects India-Saudi travel.
October 9, 2026