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Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.
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Egypt's Ssisi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked
The Egyptian president said his country was ready to defend Saudi Arabia "if requested." The comments come amid escalating Houthi attacks.
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GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies
Gulf ministers urge action against Houthis as fighting displaces more than 233,000 people across Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as Houthi attacks escalate.
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Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.
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Egypt to provide ‘necessary’ support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Presidency says Egypt will provide Saudi Arabia with support to defend its security and protect its resources.
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Egypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
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Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
