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Saudi Arabia

country in West Asia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world.

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  1. 16h
    Houthis Hit Aden Palace
    BalancedThat government is backed by Saudi Arabia, while the Iran-aligned Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014 and have fought it for control of Yemen.
    13articles
  2. Oct 14
    Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile
    BalancedThe Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh, with debris injuring four people and damaging 15 homes.
    19articles
  3. Oct 14
    Houthis Strike Aramco Compound
    Left & CenterSaudi Arabia said an attack hit an administrative building at Aramco’s Dhahran complex, causing a limited fire and no injuries.
    16articles
  4. Oct 13
    Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen Fuel Depot
    Mostly LeftThe Saudi-led coalition struck the Al-Sabaha fuel depot near Houthi-controlled Sanaa, saying the site supported Houthi military operations and attacks on Saudi Arabia and shipping.
    8articles
  5. Oct 13
    Houthi Strikes Close Riyadh Airport
    BalancedSaudi authorities closed the airport as airlines suspended flights.
    22articles
  6. Oct 12
    Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 14
    BalancedSaudi authorities extended the suspension through at least October 17 for safety checks.
    52articles
  7. Oct 11
    Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport Again
    Center & RightSaudi Arabia has been bombing the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, while Saudi-backed forces fight the group in the wider regional conflict.
    10articles
  8. Oct 11
    President Trump Considers Striking Houthis
    BalancedThe attack fits an escalating war between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
    56articles
  9. Oct 10
    Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12
    Left & CenterThe strike followed a week of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and infrastructure.
    36articles
  10. Oct 9
    Flydubai Co-Pilot Plotted Ben Gurion Attack
    BalancedHe told investigators he acted alone, while authorities in the UAE, Israel and Saudi Arabia continue investigating.
    15articles

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    Saudi-Houthi Conflict
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    Flydubai Cockpit Attack Probe
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    U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict
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