Sameer Hashmi

Saudi Aramco’s tower in Riyadh’s financial district was attacked this morning. Saudi authorities say the damage was “minor” and there were no injuries. However, videos circulating on social media appear to show a large hole spanning two floors of the skyscraper’s facade.

Egypt's parliament is expected to vote today on sending troops to help defend #SaudiArabia against #Houthi attacks. But why is Cairo considering getting involved? Beyond security, there are significant economic interests at stake. My explainer on what's driving the proposal. #Egypt

The US has updated its travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel, warning of increased regional aggression by the Iran-backed Houthis, according to security alerts issued by US missions.

Oil prices surge, with Brent touching $112 a barrel its highest since May 2026. In the last 24 hours - Houthi carried out deadly attacks in Saudi Arabia, including a drone strike on an Aramco oilfield, fuel fears of supply disruptions. Iran says four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers were hit in the Gulf. The US has also ordered non-emergency staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.

Houthis have targeted Riyadh’s King Khalid International airport 20 times this month, according to a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition. Four of those attacks resulted in casualties, with a total of 17 people killed and more than 330 injured.

Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The country’s civil aviation authority has not specified when operations are expected to resume.

Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport have been temporarily suspended following an attack, resulting in a number of injuries, with the total still being determined.

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier - Saudia, has identified Captain Hamoud Ali al-Kalthami as one of those killed in the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Delhi.

Saudi defence forces have carried out air raids on Yemen’s Mocha airport, according to Houthi-linked Al-Masirah channel. This comes after the #Houthis swiftly took control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast - expanding their grip over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Are Iran and the U.S. heading back towards a full-fledged war? With the 60-day formal ceasefire over and Iran once again launching missiles towards the UAE, the two sides remain far apart. I spoke to @TimesRadio about why Tehran may be willing to risk restarting the war to force Washington back to the negotiating table and the difficult choices facing President Trump.

An emergency alert has been issued in Dubai - asking people to take shelter in a secure building due to a potential missile threat.