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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks

Par : Euan Ward
18 octobre 2026 à 07:49
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.

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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt in Jakarta last week. The National Defense Council, which Mr. el-Sisi leads, said Egypt would provide support to defend Saudi Arabia.

Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Put In Doubt Kingdom’s Sports and Business Events

16 octobre 2026 à 10:50
The Iran-backed group’s attacks have disrupted sports tournaments and threatened business events that the kingdom has long used to attract investment and raise its profile.

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Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, has been rocked by Houthi attacks in recent weeks that have forced the authorities to close the city’s main international airport.

Over 100 Migrants Are Dead After Boat Capsizes Near Djibouti

11 octobre 2026 à 14:58
The shipwreck is among the deadliest ever recorded on the route to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration said. Dozens remain missing, and the bodies of 15 children were recovered.

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A photo released on Sunday showing the shipwreck of a boat that sank off the shores of Djibouti between Thursday night and Friday morning.

Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions

11 octobre 2026 à 15:57
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in Paris in August. Houthi strikes on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have cast a shadow on his efforts to transform the kingdom into a global hub for business and tourism.

Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire

7 octobre 2026 à 09:28
A Saudi-led coalition launched a military campaign this week against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the country, reviving memories of its previous effort.

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Smoke billowing from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last month after the Houthis claimed to have attacked the facility.

Saudi and Yemeni Forces Attack Houthis to Retake Control of Red Sea Coast

5 octobre 2026 à 17:22
The offensive is an effort to wrest control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait from the Houthis, a militia in Yemen backed by Iran.

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Inspecting melted foam in a factory after a strike in Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday. Houthi-affiliated media blamed Saudi Arabia for the attack.
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