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Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis
But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
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How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.
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Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
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Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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"MBS Fighting With Us": Trump's Big Claim As Iran War Rages On
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
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Screams, Prayers As Saudi Amusement Park Ride Crashes On Camera
At least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two.
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Tesla Opens First Showroom In Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia
The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showroom in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars are still not a common sight.
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Hajj 2025: Why Saudi Arabia Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries
With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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Saudi Man Jailed For 30 years For Criticising Government On Social Media
A Saudi court sentenced a retired teacher to 30 years' jail for criticising the government on social media, less than two months after his death sentence was overturned, his brother said on Tuesday.
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Students Skipping School In Saudi Arabia Can Put Parents At Risk Of Jail
Parents in Saudi Arabia could face imprisonment if their children stay away from school for 20 days without a valid reason, the Gulf News reported.
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Saudi Arabia Sentences 10 Egyptians For 18 Years Over 1973 Arab-Israeli War
A Saudi judge on Monday sentenced 10 Egyptian men for up to 18 years for having tried to organise a remembrance event for the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, two relatives told AFP.
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Saudi Seizes Rainbow Toys, Says Colours Send "Poisoned Message" To Children
Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.
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Saudi Arabia Shops Are A Sea Of Red - But Don't Say "Valentine's"
Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shopfronts, but the increasingly popular Valentine's Day promotions are missing one thing: the festival's name.
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Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis
But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
-
Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
-
How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.
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Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
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Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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"MBS Fighting With Us": Trump's Big Claim As Iran War Rages On
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
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Screams, Prayers As Saudi Amusement Park Ride Crashes On Camera
At least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two.
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Tesla Opens First Showroom In Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia
The Tesla electric vehicle company owned by billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday opened its first showroom in oil-rich Saudi Arabia -- where hybrid cars are still not a common sight.
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Hajj 2025: Why Saudi Arabia Temporarily Banned Visas For India, 13 Other Countries
With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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Saudi Man Jailed For 30 years For Criticising Government On Social Media
A Saudi court sentenced a retired teacher to 30 years' jail for criticising the government on social media, less than two months after his death sentence was overturned, his brother said on Tuesday.
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Students Skipping School In Saudi Arabia Can Put Parents At Risk Of Jail
Parents in Saudi Arabia could face imprisonment if their children stay away from school for 20 days without a valid reason, the Gulf News reported.
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Saudi Arabia Sentences 10 Egyptians For 18 Years Over 1973 Arab-Israeli War
A Saudi judge on Monday sentenced 10 Egyptian men for up to 18 years for having tried to organise a remembrance event for the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, two relatives told AFP.
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Saudi Seizes Rainbow Toys, Says Colours Send "Poisoned Message" To Children
Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.
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Saudi Arabia Shops Are A Sea Of Red - But Don't Say "Valentine's"
Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shopfronts, but the increasingly popular Valentine's Day promotions are missing one thing: the festival's name.
