Israel election ends without clear winner as coalition negotiations loom
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party led the vote count following Israel’s parliamentary election on Tuesday (27 Oct), but early results indicated that neither the governing coalition nor the opposition had secured the 61-seat majority required to form a government. With votes still being counted, President Isaac Herzog is expected to consult party leaders…
Mecca Defence Alliance officials hold talks with Iran amid regional tensions
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan met Iranian representatives in Tehran on Monday (26 October) for discussions on regional security and de-escalation, as tensions continue across the Middle East. The talks involved Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim…
Palestinian families displaced as Israel launches military operation in Hebron
Israel has launched a military operation in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint near the city. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said around 2,000 residents had been displaced from the Ein Deir Baha and Farsh al-Hawa neighbourhoods, where Israeli forces targeted homes, businesses, industrial…
UK expands defensive military support for Saudi Arabia amid rising Houthi attacks
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced additional defensive military support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following an increase in Houthi attacks across the region. Under the measures approved by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, RAF Typhoon fighter jets will conduct defensive counter-air missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure. Key developments include:…
Egypt signals readiness to support Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt has signalled its readiness to support Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and infrastructure linked to the ongoing Yemen conflict. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for an urgent parliamentary session as Egypt’s National Defence Council met to discuss the situation on Sunday (18 Oct). “Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with all…
Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia activate collective defence pact as Yemen conflict escalates
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have activated collective defence measures under the Makkah Alliance for Defense following renewed fighting in Yemen and a series of reported attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic-Political and Defense Committee in Riyadh on Monday (5 Oct). The three countries agreed…
Houthis claim Riyadh Aramco strike as Yemen conflict intensifies
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack targeting an Aramco facility in Riyadh, as fighting between the Iran-aligned group and Yemen’s Saudi-backed government forces intensifies. Key developments: The escalation follows the collapse of a fragile 2022 truce, with renewed fighting adding pressure to Yemen’s decade-long conflict and regional security concerns…
flydubai flight to Israel diverted after cockpit incident; investigation underway
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (30 Sep), after a violent incident in the cockpit prompted a rapid descent and emergency signals. The co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain during the flight before being restrained by passengers and crew. The captain, Smit Machchhar, was…
Saudi-UAE relations show signs of repair as leaders seek closer regional coordination
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with UAE Vice-President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Riyadh on Tuesday (29 Sep), in the first public visit by a senior Emirati official since tensions between the Gulf allies became more visible in early 2026. The meeting, also attended by Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin…
Iraq enters new security phase after US forces complete withdrawal
Iraq has completed the withdrawal of US military forces from the country, marking the end of the latest phase of American military involvement that began with the US-led coalition mission against Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the final troops and equipment completed an “orderly departure” from an air base in…
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump said he has rejected Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the proposal was not acceptable. Speaking to reporters before departing the White House on Saturday (26 Sep), Trump said Iran wanted an agreement that would allow the strategic waterway to reopen immediately. “I’m rejecting their…
Iran offers US seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has conveyed a “concrete seven day plan” to the United States through Qatar, which he said could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within a week if accepted. Speaking during a UN Security Council media stakeout on Friday (25 Sep), Araghchi said: “If the necessary…
Benjamin Netanyahu rejects genocide allegations in address to the 81st UN General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday (24 Sep) to reject allegations that Israel has committed genocide during the war in Gaza, describing the accusation as “the greatest lie of the century”. Addressing world leaders in New York on Thursday (24 Sep), Netanyahu said…
Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi agree steps to deepen Türkiye-Iraq cooperation
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Zeydi met in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly on Wednesday (23 Sep), agreeing to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries. The leaders discussed security, trade and investment ties, with both sides agreeing on measures to enhance cooperation and…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responds to ‘terrorism’ claims in UN General Assembly speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Wednesday (23 Sep), defending Iran’s position following its military confrontation with the United States and Israel and criticising what he described as international double standards on security, sanctions and nuclear issues. Responding to accusations from the United States, Pezeshkian…
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