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China's Foreign Ministry called on the parties to resolve disputes through dialogue after Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks with ballistic missiles and drones on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Abha airport and the Ministry of Defense.
Sevara AzamovaEarly on Wednesday, the coalition reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile heading toward Taif; emergency alerts were issued in Jeddah and Yanbu and later called off by civil defense. The day before, debris from two intercepted missiles damaged facilities in Riyadh.
Aziz KarimovA delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defence minister Khalid bin Salman held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, there are no concrete de-escalation agreements: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and dro A delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, held talks with Iran's leadership in Tehran. According to sources cited by The National, no concrete agreements on de-escalation were reached: Iran said it has no leverage over the Houthis and instead proposed a two-week pause in hostilities in exchange for the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after the meeting, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted ballistic missiles and drones.
Aziz KarimovSaudi Arabian authorities on Tuesday lifted the emergency alert in the southern city of Abha, saying the danger had passed. A similar alert had earlier been in effect in Najran. The alerts came amid an escalation between the Houthis and the Riyadh-led coalition.
Otabek YusupovThe EU Ambassador to Yemen, Patrick Simonnet, said that concrete steps to end the fighting are needed 'in the coming days, not weeks'. Since June 2026, more than 250,000 people have been displaced in the country, and the EU has allocated an additional €22.5 million in humanitarian aid.
Otabek YusupovThe Arab coalition reported intercepting three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis toward Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Targets, casualties and damage were not specified. The day before, three drones were shot down, and strikes were carried out on Houthi positions in Yemen.
Aziz KarimovWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who has not played since his Wimbledon victory in July, posted the Six Kings Slam tournament poster on Instagram; the event has been moved to Riyadh on December 27–30 due to the conflict with Yemen's Houthis. According to AFP, Djokovic, Zverev and possibly Alcararaz are also expected to take part.
Otabek YusupovEgypt's parliament approved a mandate for military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian woman was killed. The decision was taken after three closed sessions; some MPs abstained due to uncertainty over the mission's terms. Egypt's parliament approved a mandate to provide military assistance to Riyadh after Houthi attacks, including the strike on Riyadh airport on October 10 in which an Egyptian citizen was killed. The decision was adopted after three closed sessions; some deputies abstained due to uncertainty over the terms of the mission.
Aziz KarimovYemen's Houthis claimed a new attack on Riyadh's international airport, and explosions were again heard over the capital overnight into Monday. Talks begin in Tehran on Monday involving the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan with the Iranian side, against the backdrop of warnings about a possible resumption of the war.
Otabek YusupovOn the morning of October 26, Brent fell from its highest level since March 19, around $117.4, to about $110 per barrel, and WTI to $101.5. The decline followed reports of Qatari mediators visiting Tehran and Donald Trump's statement about a possible deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the Houthis claimed new strikes on Saudi Arabian facilities, and risks to supplies remain.
Otabek YusupovOn October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and Riyadh airport. In parallel, a delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister arrived in Tehran for de-escalation. On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and an airport in Riyadh. In parallel, a delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister, arrived in Tehran to pursue de-escalation.
Aziz KarimovYemen's Houthi movement said it attacked military positions and weapons depots of Saudi forces in the provinces of Aden and Lahij with ballistic missiles. According to group spokesman Yahya Saree, the strikes caused dozens of casualties. This came hours after a missile was launched toward Riyadh, which the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted.
Aziz KarimovThe Saudi Arabia–led coalition said it destroyed ballistic missile launchers, tunnels, and warehouses in Houthi-controlled areas, including Sanaa. The Houthis, in turn, reported attacks on government force positions in Aden and Lahij. The Yemeni army reported 753 operations over 24 hours.
Aziz KarimovYemen's Houthi movement announced a missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and drone attacks on pump stations of the East–West pipeline. The Saudi Arabia-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile.
Otabek YusupovTurki al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, said that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement launched toward Riyadh. This came amid a series of Houthi attacks in recent days: strikes on King Khalid International Airport, missile debris falling near Mecca and Medina, and an attack on military facilities in Aden.
Aziz KarimovEarly Monday morning, the coalition struck Sana'a, claiming the destruction of two Houthi ballistic missile launchers, one of which, according to a coalition spokesman, had been used to attack Riyadh. The Houthis earlier claimed strikes on Riyadh airport and military facilities.
Otabek YusupovYemeni government forces reported that over the past 24 hours, as part of the 'Yemen Dawn' operation, 753 operations were carried out, in which, according to their data, about 218 Houthi fighters and field commanders were neutralized and 78 pieces of military equipment and weaponry were destroyed or damaged. The Houthis have not yet commented on the statement.
Aziz KarimovThe US Embassy in Saudi Arabia reported heightened threats from Yemen's Houthis and confirmed an order for State Department staff without emergency duties to depart. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially resumed operations after the October 10 attack that killed 13 people.
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