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Trump to Consider Releasing More 9/11 Records — 21hPresident Donald Trump said he would look into releasing additional records related to the September 11 attacks, including potential materials about Saudi Arabia's alleged role, following appeals from victims' families. He made the comments during his trip to Ireland before returning to the United States, signaling a possible shift toward transparency decades after the attacks.

Elena Vasquez It's long overdue for full disclosure on any Saudi role in the attacks.

Houthi Projectile Hits Jazan Mosque, Wounding Two in Saudi Arabia — 1dSaudi Civil Defense reports two people injured and damage to a mosque, buildings, and vehicles in Al-Tuwal, Jazan, from a Houthi-fired projectile, with authorities stressing that targeting civilians violates international humanitarian law and that standard response procedures were followed. The incidents reflect a pattern of cross-border attacks and rising regional security tensions in and around Saudi Arabia’s southern border.

Maya Lindstrom Authorities rightly point out the breach of humanitarian law here. Damaging mosques and homes won't achieve anything but more suffering.

Pakistan Pledges to Honor Security Pact If Saudi Arabia Attacked — 5d

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Saudi Arabia strikes back after heaviest Houthi attack in years — 6d

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — 2dIraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 2dUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — 2dSaudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sitesWorld — 6d

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people — 6d

Saudi Arabia to grant IAEA expanded nuclear inspections, stopping short of full protocol — 6dThe IAEA is poised to gain enhanced verification and monitoring over Saudi Arabia’s sensitive nuclear activities as part of the US-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation, though Riyadh will not sign the Additional Protocol. The proposed measures would cover uranium conversion, enrichment, and reprocessing and are intended to be very close to, but not equal to, the Additional Protocol, drawing praise for strengthening safeguards while drawing criticism from non-proliferation groups.

Rachel Meyers If Riyadh really has nothing to hide, signing the full protocol costs them nothing. This half-measure just tells me there's a reason they won't.

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Trump Declined Saudi Requests for Houthi Strikes — 3dThe United States has deployed more than 100 American advisers—some reports up to about 200—to Saudi Arabia to provide intelligence, geospatial data, and real-time targeting support under a newly formed joint forces command to aid Saudi operations against Yemen’s Houthi forces. Washington says it is not directly participating in or refueling strikes, even as the conflict concentrates near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and raises concerns about shipping routes through the Red Sea.

Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region — 2dDiplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.

Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.

Saudi Wealth Fund Weighs EA Merger With Savvy Games — 4dSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts with Savvy Games to form a global gaming behemoth that would consolidate EA’s franchises with Savvy’s assets like Scopely and Pokemon Go. A final decision hinges on Savvy’s $6 billion Moonton acquisition, with potential antitrust scrutiny and fears of widespread layoffs shaping the discussions.

Priya Raman This merger might run into antitrust blocks since it would control too many popular franchises in one company.

LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Plans 2027 Relaunch — 5dLIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrawing support and a restructuring plan to make players the majority owners, aided by BC Partners. The move reflects a bid to preserve the league amid heavy financial strain and could reshape contracts, star players, and the broader golf landscape as the sport copes with investor-backed ventures.

U.S. sanctions firms accused of financing Hezbollah and Kata'ib Hizballah — 5dThe United States expanded Operation Economic Outcast with new sanctions targeting Iran’s proxy networks, including KH and IRGC-QF-linked finance, to disrupt funding and deter regional destabilization. Regional coordination between Iran-backed militias, the Houthis, and Iraqi groups is raising the stakes for Saudi Arabia and other allies, prompting American-led military and economic responses.

Pakistan to lead new Saudi-Turkey defence pact secretariat for three years — Aug 31, 2026Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, with Pakistan to provide the first secretary-general for an initial three-year term, to deepen defence cooperation and coordinate military activities and industry collaboration. The move institutionalizes the trilateral pact, emphasizes deterrence and regional stability, and commits to de-escalation and peaceful crisis resolution.

Nokia's new Riyadh center to build AI-driven networks for Saudi Vision 2030 — Sep 1, 2026Nokia opened its first R&D center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software, focusing on SMO, SON, Autopilot, rApps, and AI-native 6G technologies to localize advanced capabilities and train Saudi talent. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthens Saudi Arabia’s status as a hub for intelligent network innovation, and serves Nokia’s global customers with localized expertise.

Derek Foss Network automation and AI orchestration sound great on paper, but I'll believe the "intelligent network hub" claim when we see actual deployed products from this center.

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