Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Iraq: ISIS, armed factions

Posted on October 4, 2026 by borderslynn

https://timeskuwait.com/2500-american-troops-leave-iraq-after-12-year-isis-mission/ https://upolitics.com/news/u-s-has-probably-permanently-lost-15-gulf-bases-in-trumps-iran-war-retired-general-warns-conflict-has-become-strategic-disaster/

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Al-Qaeda admirer Al-Hammami

Posted on October 4, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.outlookindia.com/international/flydubai-suspect-hamam-al-hammamis-social-media-had-al-qaeda-images-what-we-know https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/war-isn-t-over-al-qaeda-calls-for-copycat-attacks-on-us-israeli-planes-after-flydubai-plot/ar-AA2dvyD2 https://humanevents.com/2026/10/03/flydubai-terror-suspect-had-pro-al-qaeda-propaganda-on-linkedin-was-removed-from-oman-air-over-extremism History of Al-Qaeda; https://www.britannica.com/topic/al-Qaeda Taliban vs Pakistan: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pakistani-Taliban

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SAUDI v HOUTHI: Israeli -US illegal war on Iran spirals into battle for Mecca

Posted on September 29, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-grand-mufti-tells-troops-be-ready-sacrifice-their-lives-fighting-houthis-2026-09-25/ Saudi’s desire for F35 jets: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/f-35ksa.htm https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/trump-saudi-arabia-f-35-houthis-iran-war.html Some history: Muhammad ibn Saud’s son and successor, Abdulaziz I (reigned 1765–1803), who had been largely responsible for this extension of his father’s realm through his exploits as commander in chief of … Continue reading →

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History: Saud Kingdom

Posted on September 24, 2026 by borderslynn

https://africame.factsanddetails.com/article/entry-316.html#chapter-0

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Dependency on fossil fuels: life and death

Posted on September 22, 2026 by borderslynn

How the U.S. Broke Its Dependence on OPEC Oil Published September 17, 2026 10:02 am By Niccolo Conte https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-u-s-broke-dependence-on-opec-oil/ Ukraine’s response to Putin’s illegal war : https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/russia-burning-as-ukraine-launches-huge-attack-as-trump-rages-over-strikes/ar-AA2cJeci https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/21/trump-zelensky-oil-refineries/ US defence to Saudi is conditional: Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom … Continue reading →

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2019: Jim Ratcliffe in Saudi – how is that going, Jim?

Posted on September 21, 2026 by borderslynn

https://notltd.co.uk/news/ineos-billionaire-jim-ratcliffe-in-2bn-saudi-investment/ Monday, Sep 21, 2026 Reported Strike on Saudi Arabia’s Jubail Complex Raises Global Energy Supply Concerns Alleged Iranian attack intensifies fears of disruption to critical petrochemical infrastructure and international markets A reported attack by Iran on Saudi Arabia’s vast … Continue reading →

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Saudi under attack – is there betrayal in the wind?

Posted on September 20, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.outlookindia.com/international/us-houthi-deal-houthis-agree-to-keep-us-ships-safe-in-red-sea-seek-no-us-strikes-in-yemen Saudi-Houthi war: ‘Won’t attack US, Israeli ships’; report claims Houthis held secret meet with US officials, agreed to uphold ceasefire deal; what exactly happened? Donald Trump on Saturday claimed the Houthis contacted his administration, urging Washington to stay out … Continue reading →

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Shrinking Diesel availability

Posted on September 19, 2026 by borderslynn

Spike in red diesel prices as Middle East conflict continues Jenni Green 09 September 2026 Red diesel prices have soared into three-figure territory again, putting extra cost pressure on farmers and growers looking to run their machinery during the busy … Continue reading →

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Follow the Tuareg since 2024

Posted on September 15, 2026 by borderslynn

Mali: Russian mercenaries suffer major military blow Mouhamadou Kane | Wendy Bashi07/30/2024July 30, 2024 The Wagner Group has suffered one of its heaviest losses in Mali after Tuareg separatist militants reportedly killed or captured several dozen fighters from the Russian mercenary group. … Continue reading →

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Yemeni historic suffering

Posted on September 8, 2026 by borderslynn

https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/yemen/crisis-explained/ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/african-migrants-stranded-in-yemen-face-growing-humanitarian-crisis/ar-AA2bza9X 8th Sept 2026: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen, which shattered … Continue reading →

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