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Tankers burning in Hormuz and drones over Mecca: Brent at $117.7 is India's problem too
Iran said four tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the US military said key routes had been cleared, while Yemen's Houthis claimed six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities. Brent crude rose 2.3% to $117.7 in Asian trade, its highest intraday level since April 30. India imports most of its crude.
IndiGo extends suspension of Saudi Arabia flights to October 31
IndiGo has extended the suspension of its flights to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns, the Indian embassy in Riyadh said on Friday. Flights to and from Riyadh stand cancelled till October 31, 2026, while those to Jeddah, Dammam and Medina are cancelled till October 27.
Indian among two killed in attack on Saudi airport in Dammam; embassy reaches out
An Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening, the Indian Embassy said. Two other Indians were injured. Airport operations have resumed and the embassy is contacting affected families.
Indian injured as attacks hit Saudi oilfield and Dammam airport
One Indian national was injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oilfield, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said. In a separate attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, one resident was killed and eight injured. Saudi air defences intercepted a drone aimed at the oilfield.