Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone that was heading toward Mecca.
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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statement…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingSaudi Arabia's air defences claim to have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday, which the Iran-aligned rebels denied. Meanwhile, several explosions were heard on the island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingFirst-ever attack alert in Mecca sparks panic in Saudi; Muslim groups condemn Houthis — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Oil fell Wednesday, as an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories outweighed worries over supply disruptions after an Iran-backed attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingOil prices fall as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
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