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Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions PM Burnham ‘Asked Trump to Seek Jimmy Lai’s Release’ in Talks Ahead of Xi Jinping Meeting US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland Under Expanded Defence Agreement Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions PM Burnham ‘Asked Trump to Seek Jimmy Lai’s Release’ in Talks Ahead of Xi Jinping Meeting US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland Under Expanded Defence Agreement
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Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions
Conflict and Diplomacy

Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions

A Saudia Airlines plane was reportedly damaged in a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport, leading to significant flight cancellations, as US President Donald Trump announced "productive discussions" with Iran and vowed no attack before November midterms. The incident unfolds against a backdrop of escalating regional military actions and heightened intelligence concerns in Europe.

By Alex Beauregard | 9 October 2026

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Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions
Conflict and Diplomacy

Riyadh Airport Strike Damages Saudia Plane as Houthi Threats Escalate Amid Broader Iran-US Tensions

A Saudia Airlines plane was reportedly damaged in a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport, leading to significant flight cancellations, as US President Donald Trump announced "productive discussions" with Iran and vowed no attack before November midterms. The incident unfolds against a backdrop of escalating regional military actions and heightened intelligence concerns in Europe.

9 October 2026
US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland Under Expanded Defence Agreement
International Affairs

US to Establish Two New Military Bases in Greenland Under Expanded Defence Agreement

A landmark defence agreement signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland will allow Washington to establish two new military bases in the Arctic territory. The deal, which modernises a 1951 pact, reaffirms Danish sovereignty and Greenland's right to self-determination, following over a year of diplomatic tension.

23 September 2026
US and Iran Officials Hold First UN Talks Since June Amidst Trump's 'Annihilation' Threat
Conflict and Diplomacy

US and Iran Officials Hold First UN Talks Since June Amidst Trump's 'Annihilation' Threat

US and Iranian officials have held their first direct talks since June, mediated by Qatar at the UN in New York, on a day US President Donald Trump publicly threatened to 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic. No immediate breakthrough was reported as discussions aim to resolve a conflict that has seen significant escalation and economic disruption.

23 September 2026
Duterte appears in person at ICC for first time since arrest
International Affairs

Duterte appears in person at ICC for first time since arrest

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared physically before the International Criminal Court on Wednesday for the first time, as judges weigh whether he is mentally fit to stand trial over his deadly war on drugs.

17 September 2026

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