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  Why Saudi Arabia's $83 Billion Military Is Struggling Against Houthis

  Saudi Arabia possesses one of the best-equipped militaries in the world. Riyadh spent about 6.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), worth about $83 billion, on its defence spending in 2025.

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  Deadly Attacks On Saudi Arabia Risk Wider War That Draws In US

  The attacks put de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman under mounting pressure to escalate a war the country has spent years trying to escape, against an opponent that's arguably more capable than it's ever been.

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  Video Shows Moment Houthi Missile Struck Riyadh Airport, Killing 13

  Several airlines have suspended flights serving Saudi airports, and some embassies, including India, have cautioned citizens about the risks of using them after multiple Houthi warnings about the rebels' use of Saudi airspace.

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  1 Killed, 11 Injured In Fresh Houthi Missile Strike At Riyadh Airport

  The Iran-backed group on Sunday claimed multiple attacks over the last 24 hours, including on the airport.

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  'Concerning': India As 2 Indians Go Missing After Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz

  India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.

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  Fresh Strikes Hit Riyadh Airport Day After 12 Killed, Houthis Claim Attacks

  Houthis on Sunday claimed multiple attacks over the last 24 hours, including on the airport, and threatened to keep targeting the kingdom's transit hubs, calling them "a theatre of operations for our forces".

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  How A Series Of Mistakes Pulled Saudi Arabia Back Into Yemen War

  Missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis have hit Saudi cities and oil facilities in recent weeks.

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  'Saudi Airports, Airspace Exposed To Targeting': Houthis After Riyadh Attack

  A second source working in the aviation sector who helps oversee flights to Riyadh confirmed the halt in operations "until further notice".

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  Video: Supertanker Hits Mine, Catches Fire While Trying To Exit Strait

  Iran says its armed forces have been in full control of the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the "US-Israeli aggression"

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  "Unacceptable": India On Missile Attack On Riyadh Airport That Killed 12

  A missle struck the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and injuring over 300 others. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack.

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  12 Killed, Over 300 Injured In Missile Attack On Saudi's Riyadh Airport

  While the Houthis have said they are only targeting Saudi shipping as part of a blockade in retaliation for the one imposed on them, concerns about wider attacks persist.

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  "Hero To All Of Humanity", Israel President Writes To Smit Machchhar

  Calling the flydubai captain, who is still recovering from his injuries at a Dubai hospital, a "hero" to India, Israel and the world, Herzog said he looks forward to welcoming him in Jerusalem as he "regains" his strength.

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  US, Canada, UK Warn Citizens In Saudi After Attack On Riyadh Airport

  Saudi authorities did not, at first, confirm any new attack or evacuation Saturday, until the message from the civil aviation authority hours later.

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  Many Injured As Missile Strikes Passenger Terminal At Riyadh Airport: Report

  One official said the Riyadh airport had been evacuated, and the other said air traffic had stopped.

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  "Even Tweet Written By US": Iran MP Mocks Pakistan's Mediation Efforts

  Iranian parliament member Mohsen Zanganeh took a dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, possibly over one of his statements on X, dated April 8.

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  In Phone Call With Trump, Putin Conveys Iran's Position On Middle East Deal

  The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's position.

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  flydubai Co-Pilot Developed Extremist Views In 2017 While In Australia: UAE

  The Omani national had drawn inspiration from the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US World Trade Centre's Twin Towers, which killed hundreds of people, according to his confession shared by investigators.

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  LPG Tanker Struck In Hormuz, Iran Guards Say Was Taking 'Illegal Route'

  Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that they had struck a tanker attempting to take an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz

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  Talks With US Will Succeed Only Without 'Pressure, Threat': Iran's Pezeshkian

  The comments came as Pezeshkian on Monday said talks with the United States to end the war that began in late February were worthless and only resulted in renewed attacks.

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  "Different Era Now": As Asim Munir's Military Takes On Gulf Role, Pak Leaders Not Involved

  Asim Munir is widely acknowledged to be more powerful domestically than any of his predecessors.