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Pakistan secretly deploys fighter jets and 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid Iran conflict

Pakistan deployed a fighter jet squadron, around 8,000 troops, and advanced air defence systems to Saudi Arabia during the height of tensions with Iran, even as it publicly positioned itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, according to a Reuters report citing security and intelligence sources.

19 May 2026-11:03
Saudi Arabia denies allowing airspace use for offensive military operations

Saudi Arabia has denied reports that its airspace is being used to support offensive military operations, as regional tensions continue to rise following the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

08 May 2026-12:58
Boxing star Canelo Álvarez set for September comeback fight

Boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez is set to return to the ring in September, where he will face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to Mike Coppinger.

01 May 2026-16:48
British Airways cuts Middle East flights, expands Asia and Africa routes

British Airways is scaling back its operations in the Middle East while increasing flight capacity to Asia and Africa, as ongoing regional tensions continue to disrupt global aviation schedules and demand patterns.

09 Apr 2026-16:52
Russia and Saudi Arabia to launch visa-free travel on May 11

A mutual visa-free agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia will take effect on May 11, allowing citizens to stay for up to 90 days per year for non-work purposes, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

06 Apr 2026-17:39
IRGC denies role in Riyadh embassy attack

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied any involvement in a reported drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, saying the incident was instead carried out by Israel.

04 Apr 2026-11:33
Second drone attack hits Saudi capital Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says its air defences have intercepted and destroyed two additional drones targeting the Riyadh area, marking the second such incident near the capital within the space of an hour.

27 Mar 2026-14:11
Qatar Airways Cargo airlifts 147 elite horses on a Boeing 777F

Around 150 show-jumping horses were in Qatar for a major competition when Iranian missiles suddenly illuminated the sky.

19 Mar 2026-19:54
Azerbaijan warns Middle East crisis threatens regional stability - PHOTO

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has stressed the urgency of addressing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, warning that its consequences extend beyond individual countries, posing broader regional and global risks and endangering civilian lives and infrastructure.

19 Mar 2026-12:10
Azerbaijan, Pakistan reaffirm strategic partnership - PHOTO

During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss bilateral relations and the evolving regional security environment.

19 Mar 2026-11:59