Saudi Arabia has sought intelligence assistance from Israel to counter Yemen’s Houthi forces, according to Israeli and Middle Eastern media reports, with discussions reportedly facilitated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Laos has suspended the issuance of new work permits, labour-import approvals and labour project clearances for Bangladeshi nationals until the end of 2026, according to a directive from the country’s Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing risks including armed conflict, terrorism and potential attacks targeting US interests.
Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched from Yemen toward Mecca before it could enter the holy city’s restricted airspace, escalating tensions with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
Three people were killed after a helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth area of suburban Los Angeles on Tuesday evening (September 15), according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Global oil prices edged lower on Wednesday (September 16) after a surprise increase in US crude inventories, although concerns over potential supply disruptions following an attack on a key Saudi oil facility kept the market on alert.