Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'

NAMPA / AFP

2026-09-16

The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragged in Riyadh, with the Houthis declaring a maritime blockade on the kingdom and targeting its ships in the Red Sea. Last week's lightning offensive saw......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Tambov, Russia, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls

2026-09-16 06:00:12

Strasbourg, France, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance

2026-09-16 06:00:12

Strasbourg, France, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s

2026-09-16 06:00:11

Beijing, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Rights group, relatives accuse China of using torture in prison

2026-09-16 05:00:14

Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - US issues advisory to 'reconsider travel' to Saudi Arabia

2026-09-16 05:00:14

Hong Kong, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

2026-09-16 05:00:14

Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Washington clears way for new French envoy to US: source

2026-09-16 04:31:13

Seoul, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office

2026-09-16 04:31:13

Sanaa, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Houthi official says Saudi report of attack on Mecca 'lie'

2026-09-16 03:31:29

Vologda, Russia, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade

2026-09-16 03:31:29

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 11 September 2026 - National Planning Commission Director General Ambassador Kaire Mbuende, Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, Chief Regional Officer Sam Ntelamo and other regional leaders among beneficiaries at the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project in Swakopmund. (Photo contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 September 2026 - Petrol and diesel price rises pushed Windhoek's inflation to 5.9% in August 2026, above the national rate of 5.0%, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said recently. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 September 2026 - Liberation struggle veteran, former Robben Island prisoner, and lifelong workers' rights advocate Helao Joseph Shityuwete was laid to rest at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark, Windhoek, on Sunday following a state funeral. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Vipers and Keetmanshoop Rams Rugby Clubs players (in blue/dark blue and white, blue and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans Rugby Clubs players while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA