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The Saudi-led coalition announced that it intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Riyadh region. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki did not disclose the drone's origin or its target. The incident occurred amid an escalation of the confrontation between Yemen's Houthis and the coalition.
Javlon TursunovYemen's defense ministry warned residents of Houthi-controlled areas that gatherings used to recruit children and youth would be considered legitimate military targets. US Chargé d'Affaires Neil Hop accused the Houthis of recruiting children. Amid the escalating conflict, the Houthis claimed attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including the Defense Ministry in Riyadh; Riyadh reported casualties.
Sevara AzamovaThe European Parliament approved by a majority a resolution calling for Yemen's Houthis (Ansar Allah) to be added to the EU list of terrorist organisations. MEPs condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia, the blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb strait and the group's support from Iran. The final decision rests with the EU Council, where unanimity among member states is required.
Javlon TursunovA drone attack on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oil field pushed up oil prices: Brent rose 2.4% to $111.40, WTI rose 2.22% to $99.30. Two people were killed. The US ordered the evacuation of some staff from diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, while Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure heightened supply concerns.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Steve Witkoff, agreed to resume trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine, which may take place in Abu Dhabi after November 10. Russia also released American Stephen Hubbard. At the same time, the US is partially evacuating diplomats from Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks.
Sevara AzamovaSaudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said the death toll from the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has risen to two — a Saudi citizen and an Indian citizen — with eight people wounded. Earlier, two people were killed when a drone was intercepted near the Shaybah oilfield. Airport operations have resumed.
Javlon TursunovThe Football Association of Uzbekistan announced that the national team under Fabio Cannavaro will play a friendly match against Saudi Arabia on November 17 in Doha. Kick-off is at 20:30 Tashkent time. Earlier, a friendly match against Russia on November 12 in Tashkent was announced.
Javlon TursunovA three-article bill approving the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026, has been submitted to the Turkish parliament. The document provides for cooperation in protecting sovereignty, collective deterrence and deepening defense cooperation, while collective defense is not activated automatically and Turkey's obligations to NATO remain unaffected.
Sevara AzamovaThe US State Department denied reports of a large-scale evacuation of Americans from Persian Gulf countries. According to a department spokesperson, the ordered departure applies only to non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia and does not extend to other countries in the region.
Javlon TursunovIn the first nine months of 2026, Brazil supplied 44.3 million tonnes of oil to China, overtaking Saudi Arabia (43.12 million tonnes). Russia remains the leader with 87.6 million tonnes, up 18.3% year on year. The data from the General Administration of Customs of China was cited by Interfax.
Javlon TursunovEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egypt's military assistance to Saudi Arabia is limited to defending its territory and borders and does not involve attacks on Yemen. The statement was made at the Egypt Forum 2026 amid an escalation of Houthi attacks and discussions in Cairo on measures to support Riyadh.
Sevara AzamovaOn the evening of October 21, an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam left one person dead and eight wounded. Earlier the same day, two people were killed during the interception of a drone near the Shaybah oil field. Against the backdrop of increasingly frequent Houthi attacks, the US State Department ordered embassy staff and their family members to leave the country.
Sevara AzamovaJordan and Saudi Arabia signed an updated protocol in Riyadh reorganizing the Higher Coordination Council, replacing the joint committee. During talks between foreign ministers Ayman Safadi and Faisal bin Farhan, Amman condemned Houthi attacks and affirmed solidarity with Riyadh. Bilateral trade in 2025 exceeded $4 billion.
Javlon TursunovFrench President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up a tour of Gulf countries that began in Kuwait on Monday and included the UAE and Qatar. The visit takes place against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Javlon TursunovSaudi air defenses intercepted a drone heading toward a facility at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield in the Eastern Province. Debris caused a fire at a contractor's vehicle: two people were killed (citizens of the Philippines and Nepal), two were wounded (Pakistan and India). Operations at the field were not disrupted. The US ordered the evacuation of non-critical embassy personnel.
Javlon TursunovThe National has obtained the full text of the Mecca joint defense agreement signed on August 7, 2026 by Erdogan, Mohammed bin Salman and Shehbaz Sharif. The document, submitted for ratification to the Turkish parliament, contains a NATO-style collective defense clause, the creation of a strategic committee with a secretariat in Riyadh, and a first secretary-general from Pakistan.
Sevara AzamovaFrench President Emmanuel Macron made an unplanned visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to the Élysée Palace, the visit is intended to demonstrate solidarity with Riyadh amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis and to discuss hydrocarbon supplies. It is the first visit by a Western leader to the kingdom since the escalation of Houthi attacks this month.
Javlon TursunovThe GCC Committee of Operations and Training of the Armed Forces held an extraordinary meeting in Riyadh. Discussions covered strengthening joint military cooperation, coordination mechanisms, and raising combat readiness. The meeting took place amid an escalation of attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia, although the UAE defence ministry statement did not mention them directly.
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