Dammam airport attack toll rises to two; eight injured
Saudi authorities raised the death toll from the Oct. 21 attack at King Fahd International Airport to two. Eight people were injured, and airport operations were reported back to normal.
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OPEC cuts 2026 oil-demand growth forecast to 180,000 bpd
OPEC lowered its 2026 global oil-demand growth forecast for a sixth straight month, while raising its 2027 outlook and reporting higher September crude output for participating countries.
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Houthis expand Red Sea position as Saudi oil route faces repairs
The reported seizure of two Red Sea islands and damage to a Saudi oil pipeline are raising risks for shipping, energy markets, civilians and diplomacy.
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Saudi Pipeline Damage Tightens Oil Routes as Houthis Gain Red Sea Islands
A Saudi oil pipeline may be impaired for weeks as Houthi gains near Bab el-Mandeb reduce routing options in an already strained global market.
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Reported Houthi Capture of Hanish Islands Raises Shipping Risks
The reported Houthi deployment on the Hanish Islands adds pressure near Bab el-Mandeb, raising questions about Saudi oil routes, shipping security and costs.
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Saudi Arabia pauses East-West pipeline after Iraq-linked drone attacks
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after September 10 drone attacks and is delaying retaliation while Iraq investigates a launch site in Maysan.
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Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis report gains near Red Sea route
Yemen’s war has widened along the Red Sea coast, with reported Houthi gains near the Bab el-Mandeb, attacks toward Saudi Arabia and mass displacement.
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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Pact Faces Key Test
The Makkah pact signals regional solidarity, but its credibility will depend on consultation rules, military coordination and implementation.
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Congress begins review of proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement
Congress is reviewing a proposed 30-year U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact, with lawmakers focused on enrichment limits, inspections and Trump’s Israel condition.
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U.N. Names Brazil, Sahel and Saudi Arabia Restoration Flagships
Three U.N.-recognized initiatives in Brazil, the Sahel and Saudi Arabia report nearly 5 million hectares targeted for restoration by 2030.
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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Enters Congressional Review
The classified U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact entered Congress’s 90-day review on August 24, while enrichment, safeguards and an Israel condition remain unsettled.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual-Defense Deal as Yemen Fighting Escalates
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual-defense agreement on Aug. 7 as Iran-backed Houthi forces reportedly attacked in Yemen’s Marib province and regional pressure mounted on Gulf states and shipping.
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July 27: Iran-U.S. Talks Face New Test as Mediators Seek Strait of Hormuz Deal
Regional officials say mediators are working to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations after weeks of strikes and counterstrikes, while Iran and Oman discuss vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual-Defense Pact Amid Iran War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement on August 7 stating that an attack on one country would be treated as an attack on all three, as Gulf security tensions rise.
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Iran and Oman Draft Strait of Hormuz Reopening Plan as Regional Conflict Strains Shipping
Iran said on Aug. 4 that it and Oman were in the final stage of drafting an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz, while violence continued across the region.
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OPEC+ Approves 188,000-Barrel-Per-Day September Increase as Seven Producers Roll Back Voluntary Cuts
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman approved an additional September production adjustment after reviewing global oil-market conditions.
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual-Defense Deal Amid Regional War
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual-defense agreement on Aug. 7 as Saudi Arabia seeks broader security partnerships amid the wider war involving Iran and Gulf states.
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Gulf States Gain Leverage as Trump Holds Off on Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE helped open diplomatic space after Trump held off on new Iran strikes, but no final U.S.-Iran agreement exists.
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Iran-Oman Strait Talks Advance as Gulf States Press for Restraint
Iran and Oman have made progress toward safer Strait of Hormuz shipping, but no final deal is in place as Gulf allies press Washington to pause.
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Houthi blockade threat adds a second risk to global shipping
A Houthi blockade threat to Saudi shipping is putting the Red Sea route at risk as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls to wartime lows.
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Yemen diplomacy faces pressure as Red Sea threat targets Saudi shipping
A Houthi threat against Saudi-linked shipping is testing Yemen’s fragile calm, with consequences for Red Sea security, UN diplomacy and humanitarian access.
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Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Gulf Security Talks Intensify
Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran will pause while talks pursue a framework for Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, but no final deal has been accepted.