Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria’s President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.

Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria’s President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.

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Operations at King Khalid International airport suspended as authorities say victims include 4 Saudis and 8 foreigners.
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.