Macron’s surprise ‘solidarity’ visit to Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise stop in Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince during his ongoing Gulf tour.
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Saudi Arabia says two of the missiles intercepted were headed towards the capital, Riyadh.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom ‘will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat’.

At the UN, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacks across the region and called for action against the Houthis.

Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.
Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted a ‘sensitive’ site in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
Saudi monarch’s rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off attacks against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye’s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.