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16 Oct

Saudi Arabia Travel Update: Air India Extends Flight Suspension For 3 Cities, Full Refunds For Passengers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAir India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Dammam, flight cancellations, IndiGo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Air India has extended its suspension of flights connecting India with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 20, 2026, as airlines continue to monitor the changing security situation in the Middle East. The decision, announced on Friday, October 16, means passengers scheduled to travel on the affected services will need to review their bookings and make alternative arrangements. The airline had previously cancelled these flights until October 17. The latest extension pushes the disruption forward by three days, with no confirmed date yet for the resumption of normal operations. Air India said it was keeping a…

08 Oct

India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports, Expresses Solidarity With Riyadh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsRiyadh

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has strongly condemned a series of attacks targeting airports in Saudi Arabia, calling strikes against civilian infrastructure unacceptable and expressing solidarity with the Saudi government and people. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the attacks in recent days had targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The incidents have reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. New Delhi expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives and conveyed its condolences to the families who have lost relatives in the attacks. India also wished those injured a swift…

20 Sep

Smoke Near Riyadh Airport as Houthis Claim Missile, Drone Strikes on Saudi Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsRiyadh

RIYADH (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement escalated sharply after a large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport, hours after Saudi authorities issued warnings of a possible aerial attack over the capital. The Houthis later claimed that they had launched missiles and drones at what they described as “sensitive” sites in Riyadh. The group also said it targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Saudi Arabia, however, said its air-defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition also reported that attempted…

03 Mar

Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Riyadh

Riyadh/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A drone assault on the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital has further inflamed the already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran, with US President Donald Trump declaring that America’s countermeasure would be known “very soon.” Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Trump suggested that a firm response was in the works following the attack on the diplomatic compound in Riyadh and the deaths of American service members during the ongoing conflict with Iran. While he stopped short of detailing the course of action, his remarks signaled that Washington is preparing to escalate its stance. Saudi…