Saudi Arabia has promised a serious response after a series of attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthis struck Riyadh’s international airport, reportedly killing 18 people over several days. Speaking at an energy conference in Riyadh on Monday, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the recent escalation had tested the kingdom’s infrastructure, institutions and resilience. He warned that energy security could

Sixty countries have backed a European Union-led pledge opposing unlawful tolls, fees and restrictions that interfere with lawful navigation through international straits. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the initiative on October 12, with support from all 27 EU member states and 33 other countries. Supporters include Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Oman. The “No Fees/No Tolls” pledge calls for respect for the existi