U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.
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New York TimesIran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
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Yahoo SportsNina Drama's hajib stirs controversy at UFC 333 in Saudi Arabia
Nina Drama wears hajib as condition for interview with Movsar Evloev, a practicing Muslim, before UFC 333 in Saudi Arabia Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Yahoo SportsTKO CEO: WWE is 'daily monitoring' whether to move Crown Jewel from Saudi Arabia amid deadly attacks
As Saudi Arabia continues to be attacked by deadly missile and drone strikes, WWE’s upcoming Crown Jewel event remains on for Nov. 7 in Riyadh. For now.
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Yahoo SportsJust how bad an idea is it to bring combat sports events to Saudi Arabia amid active conflict?
Is now really the time to bring fights and pro wrestling events to Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East? Answers to that and other reader questions.
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New York TimesStrike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave
For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.
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CNBCU.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.
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CBS NewsU.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.
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