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Saudi Arabia turns to US for AI weaponry amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for direct military intervention. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem. Saudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused direct military intervention to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
Politics

US evacuates part of embassy staff in Riyadh amid Middle East escalation

US authorities have ordered non-emergency-essential staff at the embassy in Saudi Arabia and their family members to leave the country. Similar directives have been given to diplomats' families in the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain; staffing changes have also been made in Lebanon. The measures are being taken amid concerns about attacks by Yemen's Houthis and tensions linked to Iran.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

US issues travel warnings for 13 Middle Eastern countries amid Houthi attacks

The US State Department urged citizens to refrain from travel to 13 countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE and Israel, citing the threat of terrorism and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi airports. At the same time, tensions between the US and Iran are rising: Donald Trump has floated a new military operation, and intelligence reports say Iran is preparing attacks on American diplomats.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Iraq said it will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on Saudi Arabia

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemned recent attacks on Saudi territory and confirmed that Baghdad will not allow its territory to be used for strikes against Riyadh and other countries in the region. The parties also discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in the security sphere.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Lebanese President Aoun warned that regional tensions could escalate into a broad escalation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, at a cabinet meeting in Baabda, said the challenges in the region are 'very serious' and called on politicians to exercise restraint to spare the country upheaval amid media reports of a possible US and Israeli attack on Iran. He also affirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and thanked Qatar for its help in the energy sector.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Saudi Civil Defense issued warnings in the southwest and said the threat had passed

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense on Thursday warned residents of the Khamis Mushait governorate in the Asir province via its early warning platform of a 'potential danger,' then announced the threat had passed, including in Abha. The nature of the danger was not disclosed. The warnings came amid an escalation between the Houthis and the Riyadh-led coalition: earlier the same day, two deaths were reported in an attack on Dammam airport, and the day before there were casualties at the Shaybah field.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

New Murabba project with the Mukaab cube in Riyadh is now led by Sabah Barakat

New Murabba, the company developing the project with the 400-meter Mukaab cube in Riyadh, has changed leadership: Sabah Barakat has replaced Michael Dyke at the helm. The change was reported by the Financial Times at the end of August. According to Reuters, work at the site was suspended in January, and in May the company reported foundation preparation. A hospital with investments of about 1 billion Saudi riyals has also been announced.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Yemeni army carries out airstrikes on Houthi positions in Taiz; Houthis claim attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia

The Yemeni army reported airstrikes on Houthi missile launchers, radars and weapons depots in Taiz province. Authorities said a mosque and a school were damaged by shelling. The army announced the deaths of two officers and soldiers on the Al-Akroud front. The Houthis, for their part, claimed four operations against targets in Saudi Arabia within 48 hours.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Saudi Arabia Bolsters Air Defenses Amid Houthi Attacks and Seeks Support in Regional Alliances

Saudi Arabia is repelling drone and missile attacks from Yemen's Houthis and pro-Saudi threats from Iraq. On October 10, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. Riyadh is strengthening its defense through the Makkah agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, but experts doubt a military solution is possible.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read