Saudi Arabia

Saudi Launches Ceer EV Brand to Build Domestic Car Industry

Saudi Arabia launched Ceer, a new automaker with two electric vehicles. The company is a joint venture between the PIF and Foxconn.

Fighting on Yemen Coast Forces Thousands to Flee Across Red Sea to Djibouti

More than 3,000 refugees reached Djibouti in days, part of over 120,000 displaced by a sudden surge in fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast.

Steady Middle East Flows Limit Oil Price Gains

Brent and WTI slipped after JPMorgan said Middle East shipments averaged 17.1 million bpd, keeping a lid on prices despite a Saudi pipeline

Saudi Civil Defence Issues Air-Raid Alerts for Riyadh, Residents Later Told All-Clear

Residents in Riyadh received air-raid alerts after explosions were heard, then authorities said the danger had passed.

US Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Triggering 30-Day Congressional Review

The State Department cleared a $24bn sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia. Congress has 30 days to review or attempt to block the deal.

Saudi, Houthi Attacks Kill Five and Raise Risk of Wider Regional Involvement

At least five people, including three children, died as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis exchanged strikes, heightening the danger of broader

Saudi Sends Extra Crude Through Hormuz, Pulls Oil Prices Lower

Brent and WTI fell after Saudi offered extra cargoes via Hormuz to offset a pipeline outage; markets remain watchful.

Trump Declines Military Action As Houthis Occupy Bab al-Mandeb, Weakening Gulf Security

Trump said the Houthis 'called us' and will not be fought as they seize Bab al-Mandeb, exposing limits of the US security umbrella in the Gulf.

Saudi Forces Destroy Houthi Drone South of Mecca, Elevating Security Risk

Saudi-led forces say they intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca; Houthis deny aiming at holy sites and accuse Riyadh of fabrications.

U.S. Crude Build Pushes Oil Down, Saudi Pipeline Closure Keeps Supply Risk

Oil fell after American Petroleum Institute data showed a 7.1 million-barrel U.S. crude build, even as a closed Saudi pipeline sustains Middle East

Saudi Airstrikes Across Western Yemen Force 93,864 To Flee, Houthis Say

Houthis say Riyadh launched 54 strikes after Houthi attacks on Saudi bases. The UN says 93,864 people have been forced from their homes.

Families Demand Accountability After All Living Presidents Attend 9/11 25th Memorial

Ceremonies in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville honoured nearly 3,000 victims as relatives renewed calls for answers about responsibility and

Saudi Arabia Closes East-West Pipeline, Halting 4% to 5% of Global Oil Flow

The shutdown removes a route carrying 4% to 5% of world oil, after a drone strike traced to Iraq's Maysan province prompted Baghdad to remove a

Houthis Reach Perim, Tighten Hold On Bab el-Mandeb As Saudi Confirms Pipeline Attack

Houthi fighters reached Perim and now control Dhubab, tightening control of the Bab el-Mandeb. Saudi confirms drones struck its East-West pipeline.

Houthis Seize Mokha, Put Bab al-Mandab Shipping at Risk

The fall of Mokha brings Iran-backed Houthis to roughly 75km from the Bab al-Mandab, displacing civilians and heightening risks to Red Sea traffic.

Houthi Attacks Push Brent Above ₤98, Force Shutdowns at Saudi Energy Sites

Brent topped $98 after Iran-aligned Houthi strikes on Saudi energy sites forced temporary halts and added a risk premium to global oil markets.

Saudi Vows Response After Iran-Backed Houthi Strikes Injure 73, Ignite Oil-Facility Fires

Saudi authorities say Iran-backed Houthi attacks wounded 73 people and sparked fires at oil facilities; Riyadh has vowed to respond.

Houthi Attacks Set Fire to Saudi Oil Sites, Wound 73

Dozens of missiles and drones struck Jazan industrial hub, Aramco sites in Najran and Abha, and King Khalid Air Base, setting fires and wounding 73.

Houthi Offensive Kills At Least 60, Civilians Among Dead

A Houthi offensive on Yemen's west coast has produced some of the deadliest clashes in years, leaving at least 60 people, including civilians, dead.

Two Filipino Sailors Killed After Attack On Bahri Tanker SIDR In Hormuz

Two Filipino crew died after the Bahri tanker SIDR was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike follows fresh US-Iran exchanges and other reported

Houthis Kill at Least 10 in Yemen Oil Province

Houthi attacks on Yemen's Marib province kill at least 10 people, escalating strikes on the oil-rich region.

U.S. And Israel Hold Off On Iran Strikes, Trump Seeks Rapid Deal To Open Hormuz

Trump said Saturday the United States and Israel will pause new strikes on Iran if negotiators swiftly secure a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia Drawn Into Conflict After Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes

Strikes between the U.S. and Iran have pulled Saudi Arabia into the fighting, opening a new front and raising the risk of regional escalation.