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LIV Golf to Wind Down After Five Years as LIV 2.0 Rescue Collapses

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LIV Golf will wind down after investor BC Partners pulled out of the LIV 2.0 relaunch. What it means for players, the PGA Tour and the European tour.

Turkiye Ratifies Makkah Defence Pact With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

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Turkiye’s parliament has ratified the Makkah defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, clearing the last major hurdle for the three-nation security agreement. Lawmakers in Ankara approved the bill on Thursday by 279 votes to 119. A total of 398 of the chamber’s 592 members took part in the vote, Dawn and Al Jazeera reported.… Continue reading Turkiye Ratifies Makkah Defence Pact With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired Towards Madinah

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Saudi air defences have intercepted a Houthi missile fired towards the Madinah region, the Saudi-led coalition said, drawing strong condemnation from Arab governments. The Houthi missile Madinah incident happened on Thursday, 5 November. On Friday, the coalition said it had also shot down two more missiles aimed at Najran province. The Houthis deny targeting the… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired Towards Madinah

Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Backed by Gulf States

Oman has reportedly proposed a joint framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz, as Gulf countries seek to reduce tensions and improve maritime security. The proposal would give Iran a role in overseeing the strategic waterway while preventing Tehran from gaining exclusive control over access to the route. Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Promotes Regional… Continue reading Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Backed by Gulf States

Trump Says Saudi Nuclear Deal Hinges on Israel Recognition

US President Donald Trump stands next to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman

US President Donald Trump has said Washington’s proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia will move forward only if Riyadh agrees to recognise Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. The condition adds a major diplomatic component to the proposed US-Saudi nuclear agreement and links nuclear cooperation to Trump’s broader efforts to expand Arab-Israeli normalisation.… Continue reading Trump Says Saudi Nuclear Deal Hinges on Israel Recognition

Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Tankers as Red Sea Crisis Deepens

Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Tankers

The Middle East conflict has entered another dangerous phase after Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising concerns about renewed disruption along one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The reported attacks come as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate.… Continue reading Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Tankers as Red Sea Crisis Deepens

Saudi Umrah Visa: Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Permit

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Saudi Umrah Visa Offers Pilgrims Greater Flexibility Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple-entry Saudi Umrah visa, giving Muslim pilgrims more flexibility to perform Umrah several times within a year. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the new visa as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy. The initiative aims to improve pilgrimage services… Continue reading Saudi Umrah Visa: Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Permit

Iran Drone Strikes on CIA Facilities Raise Questions Over Possible Russian Involvement

US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia provided assistance to Iran in connection with recent drone attacks targeting sensitive US-linked facilities in the Middle East. Officials familiar with the matter are examining whether Moscow supplied intelligence, targeting information or technology that could have helped Iranian drones strike their targets with greater accuracy. Investigators have not… Continue reading Iran Drone Strikes on CIA Facilities Raise Questions Over Possible Russian Involvement

Sanaa Airport Strike Sparks Houthi Warning

Mahdi al-Mashat

Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Houthi administration in Yemen, has strongly condemned the recent strike on Sanaa International Airport, warning that the attack will not go unanswered. In remarks broadcast by Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV, al-Mashat described the strike as a dangerous escalation and accused Saudi Arabia of increasing pressure on the Yemeni population. Sanaa Airport… Continue reading Sanaa Airport Strike Sparks Houthi Warning

Saudi Arabia Iran Attacks: Riyadh Responds

Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, describing the reported strikes as a serious threat to regional security and a violation of international law. Riyadh also reaffirmed its support for the three countries, stressing that they have the right to defend their sovereignty, protect their citizens and respond to external threats. Riyadh… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Iran Attacks: Riyadh Responds