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PoliticalLegit.ng· Jul 30, 2026, 7:59 AM3LOW
A British analyst from Manchester was jailed in Saudi Arabia over deleted tweets, as his family endured years without him while diplomacy failed to free him.
According to a few sources from Saudi Arabia, the composition of the alliance—exactly which countries will form it—has not yet been finalized. Discussions are ongoing with around a dozen countries on this matter.
Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement, according to people familiar with the discussions. Reuters reported on Wednesday that Riyadh has been consulting dozens of countries, although the coalition’s membership, mandate and operational arrangements have yet to be finalised. […] The post Saudi Arabia Seeks International Coalition to Protect Red Sea Shipping, Reuters Says appeared first on Khaama Press .
MilitaryBloomberg Global Economics· Jul 30, 2026, 7:18 AM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia’s economy saw its sharpest quarterly contraction since the Covid-19 pandemic, as the US-Israeli war against Iran poses challenges to the vital oil industry.
# The Life and Martyrdom of Mansur Al-Hallaj
The *Tadhkirat al-Awliya* (Memorials of the Saints) by the twelfth-thirteenth century mystic poet Farid al-Din Attar, written in Persian, is a foundational text on the lives of Sufi saints. Its literal meaning in Bengali is "Lives of the Saints." While the original work is extensive, the British Orientalist and scholar of Islamic mysticism and Persian literature A.J. Arberry (1905-1969) published an abridged version.
Saudi Arabia is seeking to form an international coalition to protect maritime shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by the Houthi movement, sources told Reuters. The news agency reported on July 29 that Saudi Arabia is holding discussions with dozens of countries, but the composition of the proposed coalition has not yet been finalized. […] The post Reuters: Saudi Arabia Seeks International Coalition to Protect Shipping in Red Sea appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
Oil prices decline slightly +++ Saudi Arabia apparently plans international coalition for Red Sea +++ Explosions again at night in Iran +++ The news blog.
Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma. Ever since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on 28 February, the Saudis have largely tried to stay out of it. But now, after being attacked from three sides, the Saudis have had enough.
ISLAMABAD – Saudi Arabia has agreed to roll over $5 billion in loans provided to Pakistan for three years, a move expected to reduce immediate pressure on the country’s external payments, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said the rollover of the Saudi deposits would provide relief to Pakistan’s short-term […] The post Saudi Arabia rolls over $5 billion loan for Pakistan for three years appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .
PoliticalMiddle East Eye· Jul 30, 2026, 3:41 AM4MODERATE
Trump met with Saudi defence minister after joint strikes on Iraq: Report US President Donald Trump met with Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Wednesday for urgent discussions following the two countries' joint strikes on Iraq, Axios reported citing an American official. According to news website, the source said the purpose of the meeting was to deliver a message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the ongoing war on Iran alongside the situation in the region. "The Crown Prince wanted to convey to Vance that the strikes in Iraq don't mean that Saudi Arabia is pro-escalation but rather that it is ready to defend itself if needed," the source said. "Prince Khalid told Vance that Netanyahu is pushing for escalation with Iran while Saudi Arabia wants de-escalation because it is a more fruitful path," the source added.
Washington, Jul 30: The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia publicly joins military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens between the longtime adversaries. Despite several days of relative calm, both sides carried out military strikes in the last 24 hours that once again risk a return to all-out war — and further expansion in the region — while little is clear about what strategy, if any, American or Iranian officials have for a path forward.
The US military launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets in response to Tehran's attack on American forces in Jordan. The barrage came after the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Iran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. The new strikes on Wednesday came hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran "very hard" after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops.
• Registration, waiting list system introduced; slot can be reserved with 10pc deposit • Govt to lock in long-term contracts to cut costs; multiple Haj packages planned to suit different budgets; bookings, payments and complaints to go fully digital • Private firms set to face tighter oversight ISLAMABAD: Pilgrims will be able to choose the Haj year of their choice under Pakistan’s first four-year Haj Policy for 2027-2030, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf announced on Wednesday, as he introduced a new registration and waiting list system. This is not only a policy but the beginning of fundamental and lasting reforms in Haj arrangements, the minister said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad. The policy aims to ensure transparent and digital governance, accountability, merit and improved logistical facilities for pilgrims, the minister added.
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath on Wednesday warned that Pakistan’s population could reach 400 million by 2040, stressing that public awareness and individual responsibility were essential to address the country’s rapid population growth. Speaking at a ceremony at the Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Tarlai, Dr Bharath said effective measures for maternal and child healthcare and family planning had become an urgent national priority. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had constituted a national council to curb population growth and strengthen policy interventions in the sector.
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday extended its bearish run as nervous investors continued to offload their positions amid worsening geopolitical concerns. Topline Securities Ltd said the PSX witnessed another volatile trading session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index extending its decline as investor sentiment remained subdued amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in international crude oil prices. Heightened risk aversion triggered broad-based selling across major sectors, outweighing selective buying interest.
Supply ChainEconomic Times India· Jul 30, 2026, 1:42 AM7ELEVATED
Oil prices fell as tankers continued departing the Middle East amid rising tensions, with 39 commodity ships navigating the Bab el-Mandeb strait into the Red Sea. Iran rejected an Omani proposal for joint management of the strategic waterway, while Saudi Arabia moved to assemble a coalition to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.
Former Italy football coach Roberto Mancini admitted that leaving the Italian national team to lead Saudi Arabia in 2023 was a mistake and asked fans for forgiveness.
MilitaryBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 30, 2026, 12:38 AM4MODERATE
Bahrain will host joint military exercises with Persian Gulf countries from July 28-30, set against ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. A Kuwaiti think tank characterized the drills as a political and military message to Iran, coinciding with growing defense ties between Gulf states and Pakistan.
The US has announced airstrikes in Iran, marking a significant escalation in hostilities after a brief lull. This development, alongside US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, has raised concerns about a potential return to all-out war in the region, with oil prices spiking as a result.
HealthDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:50 PM3MODERATE
Saudi Arabia has appointed Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami as its new ambassador to Pakistan, replacing Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, as the longtime allies deepen cooperation on defense, investment and regional security amid growing instability in the Middle East. Al-Baqami was among eight newly appointed Saudi envoys who took the oath of office the office […]
MilitaryBBC Dari (Afghanistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:45 PM5MODERATE
Joint attacks by the United States and Saudi Arabia against Iranian-backed Shiite forces on Iraqi soil continue to keep tensions high in the region, despite a halt to direct attacks between Iran and the United States. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, in response to Iran's missile attacks last night on American positions in Jordan, has threatened that CENTCOM will strike Iran hard. The X network has blocked the Tasnim news agency's user account, and the Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has also reported the blocking of its Telegram channel.
RIYADH, July 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has not yet been finalised and is being discussed with dozens of countries, the sources said. The Saudi Center for International Communication did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:23 PM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, two sources say Saudi Arabia is seeking to build an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. The composition of the coalition has yet to be finalised and remains under discussion with dozens of countries, the sources said.
The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies.
MilitaryDaily Sabah (Economy)· Jul 29, 2026, 8:57 PM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia is seeking to form an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthi group, two people familiar with the del...
Saudi Arabia has deferred the repayment of Pakistan’s $5 billion deposit for another three years, Governor State Bank of Pakistan … Read More The post Saudis Roll Over $5 Billion to Pakistan for 3 Years appeared first on ProPakistani .
Riyadh accuses Tehran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces of striking its refineries. The Islamic Republic defies Washington and attacks the US base in Jordan
CAIRO (AP) — Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia launched simultaneous attacks on multiple bases of an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq early Wednesday morning. In these attacks, at least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were killed and more than 30 wounded. On the same day, at nearly the same time, Iran launched a sudden attack targeting a U.S.
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Yemeni Houthis are considering introducing fees for commercial vessels operating in the southern part of the Red Sea. A week ago, they announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia. Reuters reports on new shipping conditions in the region, citing sources.
The US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed militias on July 29 in a move that widens the conflict in the Middle East. This comes a day after the US president met with the Israeli prime minister for the first time since they started their military campaign on Iran. As the midterm elections comes closer, Donald Trump is looking to take decisive action in the conflict.
Cairo, Jul 29: Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in West Asia early Wednesday as the US partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. The flare-up on multiple fronts, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy and is unpopular among Americans.
Saudi Arabia's entry into the conflict and Iranian strikes in Jordan are heightening tensions in the Middle East. They suggest a possible intensification of clashes in the region.
War once again spreads across the entire region. There is no clear path to ending it. And Trump threatens further retaliation Article Iran's attack on Jordan, US and Saudi Arabia's attack on Iraq.
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes in Iraq overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday against pro-Iranian armed groups to which they attribute drone attacks against the oil infrastructure of the Wahhabi kingdom.
Less than five days after the most recent ceasefire, the United States reported Iranian attacks on its bases in allied countries and responded together with Saudi Arabia with attacks in Iraq.
MilitaryDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM5ELEVATED
Iran has denied involvement in projectiles launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia, rejecting accusations that Tehran supported recent attacks on the kingdom. An Iranian military official said claims linking Iran to the incidents were incorrect. The statement came after US-Saudi strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq.
The move comes after Riyadh joined Washington in targeting Iraqi militias, dealing a setback to Baghdad's efforts to strengthen ties with Gulf Arab states.
MilitaryFolha de S.Paulo· Jul 29, 2026, 1:01 PM5MODERATE
Oil prices soared more than 6% on Wednesday (29) following attacks by the US and Saudi Arabia on a city in northwestern Iran, which borders Iraq. The offensive ended a sequence of four days without offensives between Americans and Iranians, which influenced the drop in the commodity's price this week. Read more (07/29/2026 - 10:01am)
The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first U.S. airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran last week.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:52 AM6ELEVATED
Iraqi group threatens US and Saudi interests after deadly attacks Iraq’s Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba has warned that US and Saudi interests will face consequences after the two countries jointly attacked armed groups across Iraq. The Iran-aligned group issued the threat on Wednesday, raising fears of further regional escalation and retaliatory attacks against Washington and Riyadh. The Popular Mobilisation Forces, an Iraqi state-sanctioned umbrella organisation comprising mostly Shia armed groups, said the overnight attacks killed at least 20 of its fighters and wounded 32 others.
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Saudi Arabia's largest crude oil refining center was damaged in a drone attack last Monday. Analysts revealed this information by analyzing satellite images. Additionally, a Gulf region official, citing the Wall Street Journal, confirmed the accuracy of this report.
MilitaryDaily Sabah (Economy)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:34 AM5MODERATE
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq Wednesday, marking the first U.S. airstrikes in the region since President Trump paused attacks on Ir...
Saudi Arabia shared criteria for 2026 work visas, focusing on two key requirements applicants must meet before employment approval can be granted this year.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 11:17 AM6ELEVATED
Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr condemns attacks by pro-Iranian factions on Saudi Arabia Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:05 Influential Shia leader denounces firing of projectiles by 'rogue' militias and says Iraq should remain neutral Muqtada al-Sadr commands a large political bloc in Iraq with its own military wing (AFP) Off Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and allied armed groups to stop launching attacks from Iraq. Sadr warned the groups against pulling the country into another conflict and called on Baghdad to assert state control. “Rogue militias must not give our brothers in the Gulf states a pretext to target our sacred land,” he wrote on X.
MilitaryBusiness Day Nigeria· Jul 29, 2026, 9:57 AM4MODERATE
Jordan’s air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country’s military said, hours after the U.S. military read more Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia pounds Iraqi militia with missiles
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:50 AM5ELEVATED
Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has called for an urgent security meeting on Wednesday after a joint US- Saudi attack on pro-Iranian forces in the country. Earlier, the US Central Command (Centcom) said it conducted "precision strikes" alongside Saudi Arabian Armed Forces against Iran -aligned groups. In the past week, Iranian allies in Iraq have launched drone attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure. Yemen's Houthis on Monday launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure after an attack by Riyadh on Sanaa airport earlier this month.
Yemen's Houthi group is considering imposing fees on commercial ships sailing through the southern Red Sea, a week after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, regional sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:22 AM6ELEVATED
Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 09:26 Riyadh's participation in strikes follows drone and missile attacks on its oil facilities from Iranian-allied forces in Yemen and Iraq Iraqis inspect damage on 29 July after overnight Saudi and American air strikes in Diyala (Younis al-Bayati/AFP) Off Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi has called for an urgent security meeting on Wednesday after a joint US- Saudi attack on pro-Iranian forces in the country. Earlier, the US Central Command (Centcom) said it conducted "precision strikes" alongside Saudi Arabian Armed Forces against Iran -aligned groups. In the past week, Iranian allies in Iraq have launched drone attacks targeting Saudi energy infrastructure. Yemen's Houthis on Monday launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure after an attack by Riyadh on Sanaa airport earlier this month.
MilitaryEl País (Spanish)· Jul 29, 2026, 9:03 AM5MODERATE
These bombings, which have killed 20 Iraqi militiamen, are the first carried out by Riyadh in Iraqi territory and represent an escalation in the war against Iran.
Early this Wednesday, July 29 in Iraq, an American-Saudi coalition carried out large-scale attacks against several bases of the popular mobilization forces, a coalition of former paramilitary factions integrated into the regular forces. At least twenty people are believed to have been killed, with no official confirmation so far. This is the first time Riyadh has claimed responsibility for attacks in Iraq.
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in eastern Iraq, targeting weapons depots and logistics facilities after a wave of drone attacks on U.S. and allied forces, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday.
Tehran claimed responsibility for a missile attack against a US base in Jordan. Riyadh assumes a more active military role in the face of Houthi attacks, increasing tension at the regional level.
Strikes by the United States and Saudi Arabia in Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 20 members of a pro-Iranian militia and wounded another 32. According to a statement by the Hashd Shaabi militias, which are popular mobilization forces (PMF), this was reported by the Reuters agency. The regional command of American forces CENTCOM stated that it eliminated ballistic missiles that Iran fired on Wednesday morning at US bases in the Middle East.
Jordan's air defences intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country's military said, hours after the US military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting. In a statement, the Jordanian military said the missiles had been "intercepted and destroyed." Earlier, US Central Command said they "remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness," and that it worked with Saudi Arabia's forces to strike sites in Iraq that Tehran-backed militias have used to launch attacks in recent days. In announcing the strikes in Iraq, the US warned that further attacks on American troops or Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure risked additional action.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 29, 2026, 7:11 AM4MODERATE
Iraq's prime minister orders urgent security meeting after US-Saudi strikes Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaydi called for an urgent security meeting on Wednesday following joint US-Saudi attacks on the country. Earlier, the US Central Command (Centcom) said it conducted "precision strikes" alongside Saudi Arabian Armed Forces against Iran-aligned groups.
MilitaryORF English (Austrian Broadcasting)· Jul 29, 2026, 6:33 AM5ELEVATED
For the first time since the provisional halt of US strikes on targets in Iran, Iranian forces fired several rockets during the night into Wednesday, according to the US military. The attempted "surprise attack on US forces stationed in the Middle East" was thwarted, said Centcom, the responsible US regional command. At the same time, the US military, together with Saudi Arabia, struck targets in Iraq.
The American military announces that it has intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran and says it has struck in Iraq, with the support of Saudi Arabia. A first resurgence of violence between the two countries after several days of calm.
MilitaryFolha de S.Paulo Internacional· Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 AM4MODERATE
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint attacks against Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday (29), marking the first American bombings in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended, last week, the US bombing campaign against Iran. Read more (07/29/2026 - 02h50)
MilitaryFolha de S.Paulo· Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 AM5MODERATE
The United States and Saudi Arabia launched attacks against Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday (29th), claiming they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, leading Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks is a "grave miscalculation". Read more (07/29/2026 - 02h50)
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to expand bilateral healthcare cooperation, focusing on digitalization, public-private partnerships, and investment.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a “major miscalculation”. The strikes on targets inside Iraq come as Oman proposed a new regional deal aimed at […]
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has announced military strikes on what it described as specific Iran-backed militia positions in Iraq following drone attacks targeting the Kingdom’s oil facilities. According to Arab media reports, the operation was carried out in coordination with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
In the Middle East, strikes resumed on Wednesday, July 29 after a lull of several days. The American military announced it had intercepted Iranian missiles, then launched a joint attack with Saudi Arabia against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Ahmed Elimam DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States launched on Wednesday its first airstrikes in the Middle East since suspending its bombing campaign last week, hitting Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq jointly with Saudi Arabia, while Tehran spurned an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had fired on ships in the strait and at U.S. bases in Jordan, and oil prices rose again as renewed combat and diplomatic setbacks signalled no quick end to the war the United States and Israel started in February.
By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump vowed to "beat the fucking shit" out of Iran for firing on U.S. troops just days after he suspended airstrikes. Iran confirmed late Tuesday that it had fired on U.S.
The US and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, saying they were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, prompting Iran to warn that blaming it for such attacks was a "major miscalculation".
A pair of rare conjoined twins in Fiji - who were born ten months ago as part of a set of triplets - are about to have separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 29, 2026, 1:01 AM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia denounces attacks targeting oil facilities Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the continued launch of attacks by what it called "Iran-backed militias in Iraq" that targeted the kingdom's oil facilities in the Eastern Province. #Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms of the continued launch of drones by Iran-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province. pic.twitter.com/yICYdFtnqa — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) July 28, 2026
MilitarySouth China Morning Post· Jul 28, 2026, 10:17 PM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom. The attacks underscored lingering tensions despite a period of calm between the United States and Iran, neither of which has announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Defence Ministry...
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 28, 2026, 9:39 PM5MODERATE
UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday that a tanker reported an explosion while crossing the Red Sea. It added in a post to X that the crew and vessel are safe and no environmental damage was reported. This comes after Yemen's Houthis said earlier on Tuesday that they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea for violating their maritime blockade and ignoring warning calls.
July 28 - Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's key Eastern Province.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 28, 2026, 7:39 PM4MODERATE
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted Iraqi drones targeting oil facilities The Saudi Arabian defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences have intecepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi terriroties. The ministry said that the attacks were targeting oil facilities located in the eastern region.
FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. World football’s governing body said it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) but hoped to raise $4.2 billion later this year by “carefully selecting long-term investors who will purchase minority, non-controlling interests”. FIFA’s statement was a rapid response to a story in British newspaper The Times based on leaks of the plan from two sources.
Saudi Arabia's 400,000-bpd Jazan refinery will remain offline until at least Aug. 15 after a Houthi strike damaged critical facilities, Reuters reported citing consultancy IIR.
رسّخ رياض حسن مكانته واحداً من أبرز الوجوه الفلسطينية والعربية في رياضة المصارعة، بعدما واصل حضوره الفاعل على الساحة الدولية من خلال تكليفه مراقباً رسمياً لمعسكر الشباب الآسيوي للمصارعة ودورة المدربين في مدينة غوانغجو الصينية.ويعكس هذا الدور حجم الثقة التي يحظى بها، والخبرة التي راكمها على مدى سنوات طويلة حكماً دولياً وإدارياً رياضياً، فضلاً عن إسهاماته في تطوير اللعبة، ودعم برامج إعداد الأجيال الصاعدة، وتعزيز التعاون وتبادل الخبرات بين الرياضيين والمدربين في مختلف أنحاء القارة الآسيوية.بصفته المراقب الرسمي لمعسكر الشباب الآسيوي للمصارعة ودورة المدربين، اللذين نظمهما المجلس الأولمبي الآسيوي والاتحاد العالمي للمصارعة في مدينة غوانغجو الصينية، يرى رياض حسن الصورة الكاملة لواقع تطوير اللعبة من مختلف الجوانب.ومنذ افتتاح المعسكر وحتى نهايته، عاش 62 مصارعاً و30 مدرباً يمثّلون 30 لجنة أولمبية وطنية أجواءً مخصّصةً بالكامل للمصارعة داخل معهد غوانغجو للفنون الرياضية، قبل أن يعود المشاركون إلى بلدانهم وهم يحملون أفكاراً جديدةً وطموحات أكبر.وقال رياض، الفلسطيني المولد والمُقيم حالياً في كندا: انطباعي ممتاز. إنّها المرة الأولى في التاريخ التي يُقام فيها معسكر من هذا النوع في آسيا، بل وعلى مستوى العالم، بهذا التنوّع الثقافي واختلاف الخلفيّات.تعلم المصارعة على أيدي أفضل المدربين في العالمأضاف: الجميع جاء إلى هنا للمصارعة والتعلّم على أيدي أفضل المدربين في العالم. ومن المُدهش أن ترى كيف أن حواجز اللغة التي كانت قائمة بين المشاركين من مختلف الدول، تلاشت بعد يومين أو ثلاثة، إذ بدأ الجميع يتواصلون مع بعضهم.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat to regional security and stability.” In a statement issued on July 28, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi reaffirmed the council’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. He also expressed support for Saudi […] The post GCC and Egypt Condemn Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted on the national team. Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malago announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down the previous day - just 16 days after being appointed. "Time was running out I believed the person who should become the new coach of Italy is Roberto Mancini, for a whole list of reasons," Malago said.
A Czech company has entered the Fortune Global 500 ranking for the first time in history. Energy and industrial group EP Group (EPG), controlled by Czech businessman Daniel Křetínský, placed 179th in the latest edition of the prestigious list of the world’s largest companies by revenue. The ranking, published annually by the U.S.
# China Continues Receiving Middle Eastern Oil Despite Both Key Straits Blocked
China continues to receive Middle Eastern oil despite the blocking of both key straits — the Houthis are allowing vessels with Chinese crews and owners through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to The Wall Street Journal. Last week, the Yemeni group began attacking tankers linked to Saudi Arabia and effectively blocked the route through which Riyadh had been bypassing the closed Hormuz Strait to supply oil to Asian buyers. However, two Chinese tankers carrying Saudi oil passed through the strait unimpeded — both broadcast messages stating that their crew and vessel owner were Chinese.
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There are some cities in the world that are not merely travel destinations—they are also destinations of the heart. Taif, a mountainous city in Saudi Arabia, is one such place. With nature's exquisite beauty, cool weather, fruit orchards, and a chapter in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that is both sorrowful and glorious—altogether, Taif seems to be a wonderful meeting point of history, nature, and spiritual experience.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s has held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Oman and Saudi Arabia on regional peace and the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement on his Telegram channel. The leaders “emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation,” it said, adding the call took place on Monday evening, local time. They … The post Iran’s top diplomat calls counterparts in Oman and Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent .
PoliticalDW World News· Jul 28, 2026, 11:54 AM3LOW
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.
Gulf Coast refineries are welcoming the surge from Venezuela during the prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure that’s virtually halted imports from Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
The foreign ministers of Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia discussed the state of the Strait of Hormuz and called for cooperation in the face of the United States, according to Iranian media. Donald Trump said he decided to suspend bombing in order to give negotiations another chance, according to American media.
Japan is planning to join the rush to diversify oil export routes away from the Strait of Hormuz by investing in pipeline projects abroad, notably in the Middle East. Citing a document produced by the country’s economy ministry, Bloomberg reported the investment will be made through Japanese companies in the form of risk-capital funding. Earlier this year, media reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE had asked Japan to take part in the expansion of oil pipeline networks in the Middle East amid the rush to shift flows away from the Strait…
Although the specific time and virtue of migration from Mecca to Medina, whether geographically or physically, have been fulfilled in past history, the spiritual door of migration remains open until the Day of Judgment.
On paper, Pakistan is a recycling success story. On plastic, not so much. Bad puns aside, the World Bank has said we beat all of South Asia with the lowest marine plastic pollution rates.
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia launch an international virtual cardiology commission and strengthen cooperation in digital health and artificial intelligence.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the Middle East fell over 2 per cent year-on-year to $3.093 billion in FY26, reflecting the impact of the ongoing conflict on the country’s trade with the region. Exports to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan declined in FY26, while shipments to Kuwait recorded an uptick. Exports remained stagnant to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan’s biggest regional export market, according to data compiled by the State Bank of Pakistan.
MilitarySouth China Morning Post· Jul 28, 2026, 2:38 AM4MODERATE
Malaysia once decided Formula One was too expensive to keep, but Bahrain’s displaced Grand Prix has given it an unexpected route back to the calendar, as well as a chance to test whether the sport can still deliver value without the full financial burden of a long-term comeback. Analysts say the one-off race, made possible by the war in Iran and the cancellation of April’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, offers Malaysia more than a nostalgic return to Sepang: it provides a timely tourism lift...
Despite Trump's optimism, Tehran appeared to quickly test the pause in the US military campaign, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reporting drone attacks on Monday
The Red Sea has become a new front in the Iran war, with the Houthis taking an escalatory approach against Saudi Arabia by firing missiles and drones at the kingdom and declaring a blockade on Saudi shipping
Supply ChainMiddle East Eye· Jul 28, 2026, 12:05 AM4MODERATE
Saudi Arabia halt operations at major oil facility after Houthi attack Saudi Arabia's Aramco has reportedly suspended operations at the Abqaiq oil processing and stabilisation facility following a Houthi attack on Monday.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 27, 2026, 10:39 PM4MODERATE
US Senator Graham offered military support for Israeli war on Lebanon, new footage shows Just one day before his funeral is set to take place in Washington, DC, video footage has emerged showing a gleeful Senator Lindsey Graham rejoicing at the launch of the US -Israeli war on Iran , and even single-handedly offering US military involvement to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his war on Lebanon . The clips are from British filmmaker Alex Holder , who has been following Graham for the last three years for a documentary on his relationship with President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Holder appears to have been granted access to staff meetings on Capitol Hill as well as discussions Graham had with national and foreign leaders, including the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia , the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Read more: US Senator Graham offered military support for Israeli war on Lebanon, new footage shows Former US Senator Lindsey Graham waves to reporters after his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv, Ukraine on 10 July 2026 (Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)
The Red Sea has become a new front in the Iran war, with the Houthis firing missiles and drones Saudi Arabia and declaring a blockade on Saudi shipping.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 27, 2026, 10:06 PM4MODERATE
Pakistan condemns drone attacks against Saudi Arabia Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has “strongly” condemned drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, saying that "such provocative attacks pose a grave threat to peace and stability across the entire region." In a statement posted on X, Islamabad reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peace and prosperity, and added that it will continue taking all possible steps to support lasting peace and stability in the region. 🔈 PR No. 1️⃣9️⃣1️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Pakistan Condemns Drone Attacks Against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🔗⬇️ pic.twitter.com/iL1ymildlq — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 27, 2026
Supply ChainDaily Sabah (Economy)· Jul 27, 2026, 6:24 PM3MODERATE
Saudi Arabia said Monday it intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq that targeted oil facilities in the kingdom's Eastern Province and Riyadh, while Iraq ordered a...
Mr Ebienfa said Nigeria sympathised with Saudi Arabia over attacks on its oil facilities. The post Nigeria calls for restraint amid Houthi-Saudi Arabian tensions appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .
PoliticalMiddle East Eye· Jul 27, 2026, 4:59 PM6ELEVATED
Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake Submitted by Dr Ahmed Altuwaijri on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:51 Saudi Arabia has made Palestinian statehood a non-negotiable condition for normalising with Israel, and demanding Riyadh reverse it for a nuclear deal risks weakening US influence US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on 19 November 2025 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off The future of US-Saudi Arabia relations may hinge less on grand declarations than on Washington's ability to distinguish between strategic interests and political aspirations. If the United States conditions a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia on the kingdom's immediate accession to the Abraham Accords , it would be collapsing two fundamentally different policy objectives into a single diplomatic test. Such an approach may appear to increase American leverage.
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Ship traffic carrying raw materials through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, has dropped to its lowest level in several months after the Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and claimed strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu. On Sunday, July 26, only 11 cargo ships passed through the strait, Reuters reports, citing data from analytics company Kpler. Seven of them were oil tankers.
Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq. Fighting between the longtime foes has paused since early Saturday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye (RSS)· Jul 27, 2026, 4:14 PM5MODERATE
Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia When Yemen’s Houthis threatened a “maritime embargo” on Saudi ports last week, the risk of war returning to the Arabian Peninsula - and of Bab al-Mandeb becoming the second major oil chokepoint under threat - suddenly became real. The escalation began after Saudi Arabia attacked Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport more than two weeks ago, potentially pulling the country deeper into the expanding US-Israeli war on Iran. The attack followed the Houthis’ decision to reopen Sanaa airport to direct flights from Iran .
MilitaryDaily Times (Pakistan)· Jul 27, 2026, 3:45 PM4MODERATE
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for drone attacks targeting oil supply and transport facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia. The group said the strikes targeted sensitive locations linked to crude oil movement. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the claims.
Oil prices hovered around a one-week low on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend following two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz . Brent crude futures fell $5.85, or around 6 per cent, to $90.93 a barrel by 1:09pm GMT (6:09pm PKT). They fell as low as 9.5pc earlier in the session to $87.55 a barrel.
Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the lingering tensions. Saudi Arabia said it had shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that had targeted its petroleum facilities.
The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has made his way to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday – but was not an official visit. Ever wondered what world leaders do in their free time? For Czech Republic president Petr Pavel, the answer is sports photography – and he’s particularly passionate about motorsport.
Uzbekistan plans to build an 800-bed hospital in Ferghana Region under a public-private partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Vision International Investment Company.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure, marking a renewed escalation in regional hostilities.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 27, 2026, 2:37 PM6ELEVATED
Saudi Arabia warned it reserves the right to respond after Yemen's Houthis claimed drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, escalating tensions following a Saudi airstrike on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.
Montenegro has announced that it will cancel visa-free entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens, aligning its visa policy with that of the European Union. This change will take effect on October 1, and the government aims to simplify the visa application process.
MilitaryMiddle East Eye· Jul 27, 2026, 1:50 PM6ELEVATED
Houthi forces launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, targeting facilities involved in crude oil transport from eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, as part of an escalating regional conflict with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Gulf countries have raised a record $112 billion in bonds so far this year as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab … Read More The post Gulf Countries Raise Funds to Build New Hormuz appeared first on ProPakistani .
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, with Saudi Arabia saying it shot down drones aimed at petroleum targets in Riyadh and its Eastern Province. The drones were allegedly launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias, and Saudi Arabia warned it reserves the right to respond.
Houthi forces have disrupted Red Sea shipping off the coast of Yemen since last week in an effort to blockade Saudi exports, raising concerns over regional stability and maritime trade.
Shipping data analysis by Kpler shows that maritime traffic through the Bab al-Mandab Strait has declined following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast. Reuters reported early Monday, July 27, that only 11 commercial vessels passed through the Bab al-Mandab Strait the previous day, marking the lowest level in recent months. […] The post Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Reduce Shipping in the Red Sea appeared first on Hasht-e Subh .
Oil prices fell more than 6% as the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, raising hopes for a diplomatic de-escalation and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The ongoing conflict and geopolitical tensions are prompting countries in the Middle East to explore new pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been a critical chokepoint for oil shipments. This shift could reshape global energy flows and reduce reliance on this strategic passageway.
Houthi rebels fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabian cities of Yanbu and Jizan, targeting Aramco facilities, in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. The Houthis threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping route for 12% of global trade, escalating regional tensions amid broader US-Iran rivalry.
Saudi football club Al Nassr is facing a serious financial crisis with debts exceeding $213 million, prompting the Public Investment Fund to impose a transfer ban and tighten management control.
PoliticalDaily Sabah (Economy)· Jul 26, 2026, 8:51 PM4MODERATE
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Sunday praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Arabia for their role in securing the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, highli...
Iran has described talks with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz as productive, amidst reports of an oil tanker exploding after colliding with a mine and Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil facilities.