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A Houthi fighter at a rally in Sanaa, Yemen, after the group threatened Saudi Arabia following the Abha airport missile attack in July 2026

US Approves $1.96 Billion APKWS Rocket Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Threat

The United States approved a potential $1.96 billion sale of 20,000 precision rockets to Saudi Arabia, citing escalating Houthi threats against Gulf targets. The deal, contracted through BAE Systems in New Hampshire,

July 17, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Tanker ships navigate the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict disrupts oil shipping routes

Oil Prices Hit $85.92 as US-Iran War Drains Strategic Reserve Buffer

Brent crude settled at $85.92 a barrel on Tuesday, its highest mark since June 15, as US-Iran fighting depleted strategic petroleum reserves and Strait of Hormuz shipping held at just 57 transits over three days. Analysts at TD Securities warn

July 16, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Riyadh King Abdullah Financial District skyline with Kingdom Tower, Saudi Arabia

World Bank Names Saudi Arabia a Development Knowledge Exporter as Unemployment Hits 2.8%

The World Bank's chief knowledge officer told Asharq Al-Awsat that Saudi Arabia has become a net

Bombing and looting in Khartoum as conflict enters eighth week

Fighting between the two sides escalated late Saturday after a ceasefire agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia and the United States ended. The war displaced more than 1.2 million people inside Sudan, prompted

June 6, 2023

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European Union reveals details of its efforts to stop the conflict in Sudan

The fighting intensified recently after the end of the ceasefire, after talks to extend it, mediated by Saudi Arabia and the United States, broke down on Friday. Activists have pointed to the

June 6, 2023

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Oil continues gains after OPEC+ decisions to deepen production cuts

And Saudi Arabia announced the availability of an additional temporary voluntary reduction of one million barrels per day, starting next July 1, for a period of one month, which can be extended,

June 5, 2023

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OPEC +… strong messages to balance the oil market

Responding to the moves, oil prices rose around 3% in early Monday morning trading, before paring their gains to more than 2%, with Brent crude hitting around $77.8 a barrel and crude

October 2, 2025

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Fighting intensified in Khartoum as truce expires

A ceasefire between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began on May 22 and expired on Saturday evening. The ceasefire brokered by Saudi Arabia and the United States led

October 2, 2025

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“We support the Jeddah talks.” Rapid Support Forces hail ‘Sunday statement’

Hamidti said on his Facebook page that he called Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss “the overall situation in Sudan in light of the Saudi-American mediation efforts.”

October 2, 2025

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Reuters: OPEC+ in talks to discuss quotas and production cuts

According to Reuters, the sources said the bloc known as OPEC+, which includes the countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia, has postponed the start

October 2, 2025

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Reuters: OPEC+ is working on a new deal that includes baselines and cuts

The sources said the UAE would get a new, higher baseline if a deal is struck. Baselines are oil production levels against which reductions are calculated. It should be noted that in

October 2, 2025

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“Our team is still in Jeddah.” An American appeal to both sides of the Sudanese conflict

Saudi Arabia and the United States had previously suspended armistice talks on Thursday after a ceasefire they brokered collapsed, accusing the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces of to occupy homes, businesses

October 2, 2025

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Reuters: Possible agreement on further production cuts at OPEC+ meeting

OPEC+ pumps around 40% of global production, which means its decisions have a significant impact on oil prices. Three OPEC+ sources told Reuters on Friday that the alliance was discussing possible options

October 2, 2025

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