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Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate in Yemen and Saudi Arabia

Saudi-led coalition issues evacuation warnings ahead of operations in Houthi-held areas while attacks in Riyadh and Yemen cause civilian casualties and displacement.

14 stories672 sourcesUpdated Oct 18, 2026

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Saudi-Houthi clashes escalate in Yemen and Saudi Arabia — Photo: Dan from Brussels, Europe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Houthi missile hits Aden palace, Yemeni government reports two dead

Houthi missiles hit Aden's Al-Maashiq palace on Oct. 15; Yemen's government reported two security personnel killed, while AFP sources cited four dead and 10 wounded.

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Saudi Coalition Blames Technical Malfunction for Fatal Najran Helicopter Crash

Houthis claimed they shot down a Saudi Apache near Najran; the coalition said an AH-6i crashed from a technical malfunction on Oct. 18, killing two officers.

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Yankees linked to multiple roster targets

The Yankees are weighing offseason upgrades across the roster, with potential targets ranging from center fielder Jacob Young and infielders Brandon Lowe and Javier Sanoja to outfielder Tyrone Taylor and reliever JoJo Romero. Their choices will hinge on replacing possible free-agent departures while improving the offense and bullpen without draining their prospect depth.

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Cardinals Reportedly Open to Short-Term Third-Base Addition

The Cardinals are weighing a short-term addition at third base as Nolan Gorman’s future remains uncertain, with Royce Lewis a possible target if the Twins non-tender him. Lewis offers power and positional flexibility but has struggled offensively and defensively; Alec Bohm is another option, though his glove may not fit St. Louis’s priorities.

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Houthis say Saudi airstrike killed three children

Houthis said a Saudi airstrike on Oct. 16, 2026, killed three children ages 8 and 10 in Yemen's Dhamar governorate and wounded more than a dozen; Saudi Arabia had not immediately commented.

6 sources

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Saudi Coalition Reports Interceptions, Yemen Depot Strike

Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted a cruise missile over the Madinah region, while the Houthis denied carrying out an attack there. In a separate escalation, the coalition struck a fuel depot near Sanaa, after which it reported intercepting missiles and drones targeting Saudi cities as the Houthis threatened further attacks.

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Houthi Attacks Kill 18, Close Riyadh Airport

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have killed civilians and disrupted air travel, drawing U.S. condemnation and a security warning for Americans in the Middle East. The Houthis have also warned Qatar against supporting Saudi Arabia, raising concern that the Yemen conflict could widen into a broader Gulf confrontation.

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Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Missile in Medina

Yemeni government-aligned forces said they repelled Houthi attacks near Dhubab and retook a market and security headquarters in Taiz’s Al-Masrakh district as clashes intensified. Separately, analysis noted that diplomatic demands for the Houthis to halt attacks are unlikely to ease shipping and oil-market concerns unless followed by concrete steps or reduced Red Sea disruption.

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Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Hormuz Attacks Surge

Houthi forces have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh’s airport, amid escalating Yemen fighting, raising risks to regional shipping and energy markets. The Trump administration is weighing military options against Iran even as Trump has cited productive talks and Tehran says it is open to renewed negotiations.

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EU-Gulf Summit Postponed Amid Saudi Security Concerns

EU postpones second EU-GCC summit set for Oct. 24, 2026 in Riyadh over Houthi-related security concerns after airport strikes reported to kill 13.

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Houthi Missile Reportedly Hits Saudi Aramco Headquarters

Houthi missile and drone attacks and Saudi-led coalition strikes have intensified the conflict, with explosions reported in Riyadh and a missile strike causing a limited fire at an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran. Saudi authorities reported four people injured by debris and damage to homes in Riyadh; accounts differ on the extent of damage to the Aramco complex.

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Reported Houthi Strike Hits Aramco HQ

Oct. 13 fire at Aramco's Dhahran HQ left no injuries, ministry said; a source reported one missile damaged the top three floors as Riyadh debris wounded four.

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Saudi Coalition Warns Sanaa Civilians Ahead of Operation

Coalition ordered civilians out of Sanaa's al-Sabaha oil station; explosions followed. Weekend Riyadh airport attacks killed 13 and wounded 300+.

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Yemen, Riyadh Attacks Kill 13; Displacement Tops 210,000

The ICRC warned that escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen are exacting a devastating civilian toll and urged all parties to protect civilians. In Yemen, government airstrikes on Houthi-held Sanaa have caused civilian casualties and renewed fears, while Houthi advances around Taiz threaten to cut supplies and deepen shortages.

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