Tag: Saudi Arabia
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War in Yemen returns as Saudis try to keep it low-key
Earlier this week, speaking to the press, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he doesn’t know why oil prices are still high. Despite all the bluster, the US government can’t admit that although it has militarily subdued the Iranian regime, it still doesn’t have total control over the security situation in the Arabian Peninsula…
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Iran and Houthis renew mild attacks as Iran-US ceasefire ends
The Houthis in Yemen have launched drones at Saudi Arabia’s airport and oil refinery in Najran in the south of the country, while the Iranian regime has renewed its attacks on commercial shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz after an Iran-US ceasefire ended earlier this week on Monday 17th August. US naval operations in…
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A defence coalition against Israel and Iran
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has stated that the defence agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed against anyone but we all know why the three Muslim states are joining together to guarantee to guarantee each other’s security. Iran and Israel are currently the most aggressive belligerents in the region with Turkey’s main…
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Saudi Crown Prince buys Electronic Arts
An avid gamer himself, Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman has taken control of one of the world’s biggest gaming brands. Saudi Arabia has purchased Electronic arts with its sovereign wealth fund for $55 billion in a consrtium-lead initative. The deal, originally announced in September 2025 and completed this week, takes Electronic Arts off the…
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca that is similar in principle and essence to the NATO alliance. The official statement states that “any attack against any one of the three countries is considered an attack against them all.” The agreement has not been published. Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan…
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US Senators reach agreement on sanctions on Russia and Iran: Iran launches new attacks
Yesterday’s funeral in Washington of US Senator Lindsey Graham was marked with several notable events including a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Us President Donald Trump at the White House. Their meeting took place as Iran launched new ballistic missile attacks against US forces in the region including in Jordan. The US…
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War continues in the Arabian Peninsula but shipping in Bab-Mandeb not yet fully closed
Houthis in Yemen claimed to have struck Aramco’s Abqaiq oil refinery around 330 KM east from Riyadh but Saudi Arabia has said that the refinery was targeted by militants from Iraq. The attack follows another attack on Aramco’s Yanbu oil refinery last week. The war between Yemen and Saudi Arabia is still ongoing but the Houthis…
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Stalemate at Strait of Hormuz: Brent opens above $93
There is stalemate at the Strait of Hormuz with both the US Navy and the Iranian regime vowing for absolute control of both sides of the strait, yet with both sides capable of damaging each other’s side of the shipping vessels. Axios is reporting that US Military commander in the Middle East said that conducting…
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War flares up in Yemen: US retains blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
War is flaring up in Yemen after the Houthis announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia’s ports and are attempting to block the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia has conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen while the Houthis have fired ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia. Greece announced that one of its Patriot batteries has intercepted a…
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The Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea: Brent Crude pops higher
The Houthis have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The oil tankers Layla (IMO 9336098) and Encelia (IMO 9240172) were targeted with ballistic and cruise missiles by the pro-Iranian Shiite separatist group in Yemen after the group claimed that the ships had disobeyed its blockade orders. The Houthis are trying to blockade…
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Malta Women Under-19s complete double over Saudi Arabia with 3-0 victory
The Malta Women’s Under-19 National Team recorded their second victory in as many matches against Saudi Arabia, producing another composed and convincing performance to secure a 3-0 win at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Having comfortably defeated the same opponents earlier in the week, Malta entered the second friendly aiming to replicate that display…
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Malta Women’s Under-19 Squad announced for Saudi Arabia friendlies
Malta Women’s Under-19 head coach Melania Bajada has unveiled a 20-player squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Saudi Arabia during the June international window. The two matches will take place at the Centenary Stadium, with the first fixture scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, at 8pm, while the second encounter will be played on Saturday,…
