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Saudi Arabia

Also known as: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · the Saudis · Saudis · Saudi Arabian

2026-04-272026-09-20

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Media and military sources reported that Saudi Arabia has appeared to disregard the growing tensions in Somalia’s Galmudug State, stemming from the outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government’s efforts to consolidate control over the region, by dispatching a Saudi milit

    Saudi Arabia overlooks Somali tensions with military support for outgoing president
  3. Joy Online

    The document also outlined the project’s economic and diplomatic vision, emphasizing enhanced cooperation with Saudi Arabia through the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination, expanding economic partnerships with Gulf states, and working to reinstate Sudan’s m

    Document Reveals the Next Phase: Sudan’s Military plans a long transition under army leadership
  4. Joy Online

    The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited has secured firm offtake commitments across the Gulf nations of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa products.

    Ghana secures Gulf off-take deals for semi-finished cocoa
  5. Joy Online

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia have also denounced the attacks, with each saying a tanker from its country had been hit as it was transiting in or near the Strait.

    US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
  6. Joy Online

    Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) Ghana Limited locks in demand from the UAE and Saudi Arabia for Ghana’s value-added cocoa products.

    CMC secures gulf offtake deals for Ghana’s semi-finished cocoa ahead of Mahama’s 50% local processing mandate
  7. Joy Online

    Saudi Arabia cut the August official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab Light crude ⁠to Asia ​to $1.50 a barrel below the Oman/Dubai average, an $11 ​cut from the previous month and the biggest drop in more than two decades, according to a Saudi ​Aramco pricing statement r

    Oil prices gain as focus shifts to supply recovery and demand
  8. Parliament ratifies air services agreements with six nations

    1. Joy Online

      Ghana’s Parliament has ratified Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with the governments of Benin, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Guyana, Mauritius and Luxembourg, following the adoption of the Roads and Transportation Committee’s reports.

      Parliament ratifies bilateral air service agreements with six nations
    2. Joy Online

      The countries covered under the agreements are the Republic of Benin, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Mauritius, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the State of Qatar.

      Parliament ratifies air services agreements with six countries to boost connectivity
  9. Joy Online

    Some reports have referred to the use of Red Sea ports to receive various shipments, alongside allegations that the territories of certain countries in the region, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have been used as transit points or temporary storage locations before some equipm

    Sudan’s Hidden War: Sovereign wealth, arms supply routes, and the reshaping of alliances
  10. Joy Online

    Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Singapore, and South Korea have invested heavily in strategic storage and domestic industrial capabilities.

    Beyond Gold: Why Ghana must build strategic national reserves for the next global crisis

Yesterday

  1. Smoke and flames reported near Riyadh airport after attack alerts

    Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday following overnight alerts from Saudi civil defence warning of potential aerial attacks in the capital and Al-Kharj, amid escalating Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia since July.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Saudi Arabia issues first Riyadh air raid alerts as Houthi attacks escalate

    Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 17 September

  1. US House passes law enabling 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

    The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gold rises 1.1% after Fed rate hike, oil rally falters

    Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $4,310.49 per ounce on Thursday as investors processed the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and signals of further tightening, while oil prices fell as Saudi Arabia offered additional crude cargoes through Oman. An analyst expects gold to remain range-bound unless oil prices decline further, noting the Fed's hawkish message is already priced into the market.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia eases Middle East supply concerns

    Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures declined on Thursday as reports that Saudi Arabia is offering extra crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Saudi Arabia says it destroyed Houthi drone near Mecca

    Saudi Arabia's coalition spokesman said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city, saying their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and accused Saudi Arabia of "fabrications and lies."

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oil prices fall despite Saudi pipeline attack supply concerns

    Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly by 7.1 million barrels, contrary to analyst expectations for a draw of 1.6 million barrels. Brent crude fell 0.86% to $107.82 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 0.92% to $104.86 a barrel, as investors assessed supply risks following Saudi Arabia's suspension of oil loadings at Yanbu port after an attack on its East-West pipeline.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. US Treasury yields reach highest level since 2007

    The US government's 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.04%, its highest since 2007, driven by oil price surges and inflation concerns stemming from regional tensions. Rising global bond yields reflect expectations of higher interest rates to combat inflation, though President Trump opposes rate increases.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ronaldo demands life bans for fans mocking deceased Jota

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Oil prices rise on Saudi pipeline outage and attacks

    Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $107.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 1.51% to $102.92 a barrel as attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the East-West pipeline offline and Iran-backed Houthi forces launched fresh attacks on Saudi military targets.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Attack on Strait of Hormuz ship threatens global oil supplies

    A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile and caught fire, prompting crew evacuation, as Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline after a drone attack. The disruptions raise concerns about Middle East energy supplies, which have already sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Oil prices surge 2%+ amid Houthi strikes and supply disruptions

    Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday following new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf, compounded by the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline that threatens up to 4% of global oil supply. Brent crude futures rose $2.90 to $107.51 per barrel and WTI futures rose $2.27 to $102.32 per barrel.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Meeting on Strait of Hormuz shipping agreement postponed

    A regional diplomatic meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers, scheduled for Monday, was postponed "in the interests of consensus," according to Oman's foreign minister. The postponement came amid fresh attacks on Middle East oil transit routes and Saudi Arabia's closure of a 1,200-km pipeline damaged in drone strikes.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid pipeline closure fears

    Maritime trackers reported a projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, with the crew evacuated after a fire broke out. The incident follows Saudi Arabia's temporary closure of its East-West pipeline after a drone attack, raising concerns about global oil supply disruptions as Brent crude surges above $100 a barrel.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Saudi pipeline shut after drone attack from Iraqi territory

    Saudi Arabia has closed its critical 1,200km East-West oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it, following an admission from Iraq's government and the firing of a military commander. The pipeline has been moving 4% to 5% of global oil supply, and the closure comes amid wider Middle East tensions and Houthi advances in Yemen.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 10 September

  1. Houthis seize Yemen's strategic Mokha port from pro-government forces

    Yemen's Houthi movement has captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, bringing the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key shipping route linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The seizure follows a Houthi offensive in the south-western coastal region that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands, amid escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia involving drone and missile strikes.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump says Iran war will end after November elections

    US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, and that oil prices will remain high until then. Trump argued that short-term economic pain is necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, though Tehran has denied it is seeking nuclear weapons.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Brent crude holds above $100 amid tanker attacks

    Brent crude futures held firm at $101.10 a barrel as Iran and the U.S. launched their largest attacks on shipping in their six-month-old conflict, with traders bracing for deeper supply disruptions. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain far below pre-war levels, and Brent prices have surged nearly 30% from early August lows as a permanent ceasefire agreement failed to materialize.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Trump says Iran war will end after US midterm elections

    US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, with oil prices rising to $100 for the first time since July amid heightened Middle East fighting. Trump told reporters he expects oil prices to fall "right after the election" and suggested Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Brent crude breaches $100 amid Middle East shipping attacks

    Brent crude futures rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since late July as Iran and the U.S. escalated attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reporting strikes on 10 ships and the U.S. sinking five Iranian oil tankers. Oil markets are reassessing expectations for how long supply disruptions from the region will persist.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Iran and US escalate tit-for-tat attacks on shipping vessels

    Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since a six-month-old war began. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the U.S. average retail diesel price hit a fresh all-time high above $5.94 a gallon.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oil hits $100 barrel for first time since July ceasefire

    Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, driven by fresh US-Iran strikes and continuing Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and Red Sea tankers. The price reflects the highest level since the Iran-US ceasefire collapsed in late July.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Oil nears $100 amid Middle East tensions and supply fears

    Oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive session as renewed Middle East attacks, including Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi cities and U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers, heightened concerns about supply disruptions. Brent crude reached $99.33 a barrel, up 1.4%, as analysts warn the market continues to price in a "sizeable risk premium" with peace talks still distant.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. US strikes Iranian tankers; Tehran launches missiles at Jordan base

    US Central Command struck five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island in response to Iranian attacks on an American warship. Tehran then launched 20 missiles at a US base in Jordan, of which Jordan said it shot down 18, with two falling in unpopulated areas.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sadio Mane, Achraf Hakimi named to 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees

    Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi seeks Black Stars recall

    Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Tottenham omits Richarlison from Premier League squad

    Richarlison has been excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad for the first half of the season after requesting to leave. The Brazilian forward was close to joining Everton before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but the deal fell through; he is expected to leave in coming days, with transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia still open.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Saudi tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors

    Saudi Arabia has condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on its supertanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, killing two Filipino sailors. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions following US air strikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. UAE intercepts drone from Iran amid US-Iran hostilities

    The UAE said it intercepted a drone approaching from Iranian territory over its waters and denied reports of an attack on Al Menhad airbase, after the US struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island and Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Jordan and the UAE.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 31 August

  1. Barcelona in advanced talks for Arsenal striker Jesus

    Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

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