Middle East
Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in Dammam
The Saudi-led coalition said it 'neutralised' Houthi missile and drone resources; Iranian media reported a strike and big fire at a Dammam industrial site.
Yemen
Yemen: 20 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in Dammam. Key developments, background and…
20 stories on Yemen since 28 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Saudi-led coalition says it hit Houthi resources; fire reported in DammamThe Saudi-led coalition said it carried out an operation on Sunday morning to 'neutralise vital resources' the Houthis use for ballistic missiles and drones; it gave no locations or casualty figures.
- Dar in Istanbul for first R4 and E3 foreign ministers' meetingDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul on Friday for a meeting of the R4 bloc (Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey) followed by the first R4+E3 meeting.
- US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi ArabiaThe State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks.
- Gulf states hold emergency military meeting in Riyadh amid Houthi attacksThe GCC Armed Forces Operations and Training Committee met in an extraordinary session at the GCC secretariat in Riyadh on Wednesday.
- Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi Arabia but will not attack YemenSisi said Egypt's military role in defending Saudi Arabia would be limited to the kingdom's territory and borders.
Islamabad
Dar in Istanbul for first R4 and E3 foreign ministers' meeting
Ishaq Dar flew to Istanbul for the first meeting of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey with Britain, France and Germany on Iran, Yemen and Hormuz.
Middle East
US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia
The US told non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks, as drone debris killed two at the Shaybah oilfield.
Middle East
Gulf states hold emergency military meeting in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks
GCC military officials held an extraordinary meeting in Riyadh to strengthen coordination and readiness as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue.
Middle East
Sisi says Egypt will defend Saudi Arabia but will not attack Yemen
Egypt's President Sisi said any military help for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending its territory and would not include an attack on Yemen.
Middle East
UK to send Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Britain will fly RAF Typhoons on defensive missions over Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Riyadh, as the kingdom shot down another missile.
Middle East
Houthi missile strike kills 58 at Yemen government training camp
A Houthi missile attack killed 58 people at a government training camp in Shabwa, the governor said, as the group fired four more ballistic missiles at Marib.
Middle East
Explained: the Houthi missiles and drones hitting Saudi Arabia
From Iranian-derived ballistic missiles to copies of the Shahed drone, the Houthis have built an arsenal that keeps them hitting Saudi airports and oil sites.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthi escalation
Riyadh accused Iran of arming and encouraging the Houthis, who hit the presidential palace in Aden. Riyadh airport has been attacked 20 times this month.
Middle East
Houthi missile hits Aramco office in Dhahran after Saudi strikes on Yemen
A Houthi missile hit an Aramco building in Dhahran, causing a limited fire, hours after Saudi-led strikes on fuel sites in Sanaa, Hodeidah and Dhamar.
Middle East
Houthis threaten US interests if Washington joins Yemen war
A Houthi official warned of a swift and painful response to any US role in the Yemen war, as Riyadh airport stays shut until October 17 after deadly strikes.
Islamabad
Pakistan tells UN Security Council it stands with Saudi Arabia
At the UN Security Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said Pakistan's commitment to the kingdom is resolute.
Islamabad
PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows to stand with Saudi Arabia
PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, urged an immediate halt and said Pakistan's commitment under the Makkah pact is resolute.