Keywords: Houthi Attacks


Houthi Attacks Disrupt Riyadh as Saudi Arabia’s Economic Ambitions Face a Security Test

Saudi Arabia is facing mounting disruption as repeated attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement threaten air travel, unsettle daily life in Riyadh and force the postponement of major international events. The prolonged closure of King Khalid International Airport has become a particularly......

Egypt Considers Defensive Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate

Egypt is weighing possible military assistance to Saudi Arabia as escalating Houthi attacks raise security concerns across the Arabian Peninsula and threaten vital regional trade routes. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has signalled Cairo’s readiness to support its Saudi ally if formally requested,......

UN Security Council strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned what it described as continuing and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civil aviation infrastructure and the energy sector that reportedly caused civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued......

FIFA postpones 2026 esports finals in Saudi Arabia amid regional security concerns

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which were scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25. Organizers announced the decision on Thursday, October 15, citing recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required......

IMF chief warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could have global economic repercussions

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia could have far-reaching economic consequences, as rising energy costs and regional instability threaten to affect markets and consumers worldwide. Speaking to journalists on......

Oil Prices Rise as Attacks in Saudi Arabia Heighten Fears Over Global Energy Supplies

Global oil prices climbed on Monday as escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia heightened concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, adding fresh uncertainty to markets already exposed to geopolitical tensions and disruptions along key shipping routes. Brent crude......

Kaja Kallas Calls for More European Warships to Protect Red Sea Shipping

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for additional naval vessels to strengthen the bloc’s maritime security mission in the Red Sea, warning that escalating Houthi attacks are increasing the need to protect commercial shipping through one of the world’s most strategically......

EU Considers Strengthening Aspides Mission Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval mission in the Red Sea as concerns grow over renewed Houthi attacks and their potential impact on international maritime traffic. Speaking to journalists on Monday, October 12, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in......

EU Considers Strengthening Red Sea Naval Mission Amid Intensified Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval presence in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks intensify, with a possible expansion of its Aspides mission among the options under discussion. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,......