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Saudi Gazette

October 2026

From Makkah to Riyadh, Houthis turn their weapons on pilgrims

They are gateways to Makkah and Madinah, receiving pilgrims and visitors who travel to the Kingdom in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment

R4 Group States reaffirm full support to Saudi Arabia to repel Houthi attacks

These attacks include the heinous attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure and facilities, which constitute a blatant violation of international law

Health minister visits Riyadh hospitals to reassure health of those injured in airport attack

Shehbaz Sharifprime Minister
I am deeply saddened to learn that six Pakistani nationals got injured as a result of Houthis attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. I pray for their speedy recovery. Our Embassy in Riyadh is in close contact with the Saudi authorities and is extending all possible assistance to the affected families,
We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains,

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,

Zelenskyy offers to hold Ukraine elections if Putin agrees to 60-day ceasefire

Donald Trumppresident
I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,
First of all, with all respect to President Trump, it's up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Because it's more difficult to stop Putin than to pressure others. Because it's more simple to speak about the prices and connect it with Ukraine,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections,
In any case, we will defend ourselves because otherwise, we will lose our lives and homes, our freedom, independence, and Ukraine. We can’t lose it,
Of course, we will be ready for any choice of our people, exactly Ukrainian people,
It is possible to stop strikes on energy infrastructure as early as today, but (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not want to do so,

Yemen government approves draft law designating Houthis as terrorist organization

The Cabinet approved the draft law following a presentation by the minister of legal affairs and directed the relevant authorities to complete the constitutional and legal procedures necessary for its ratification

Saudi minister: Riyadh ‘capital of energy security’

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman declared Riyadh the “capital of energy security,” reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to maintaining reliable energy supplies and fulfilling its obligations to global markets under all circumstances

I am proud to say that this country, and the city of Riyadh, is the capital of energy security,

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport shows disregard for civilian lives, Yemen’s Al-Alimi says

We strongly condemn the Houthi terrorist attack on King Khalid Int’l Airport, which killed many travelers and injured hundreds of people of various nationalities,
Any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on our security, interests, and the future of our generations,
This criminal attack reflects the Houthis’ terrorist nature and their disregard for civilian lives and the interests of the Yemeni people,

EU’s Kaja Kallas condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as ‘appalling act of terror’

Kaja Kallaseuropean Union foreign policy chief
The Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport is an appalling act of terror. There can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure,
Kaja Kallaseuropean Union foreign policy chief
Enhanced coordination between the EU’s Red Sea naval operation Aspides and the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition is vital,