Saudi-led coalition says air defences intercept, destroy Houthi drone south of Mecca

Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen, says that Saudi Royal Air Defence Forces have intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca as it attempted to enter the holy city’s airspace.

US House advances Russia sanctions bill allowing the US to impose 100% tariffs on the countries major buyers of Russian oil

he US House of Representatives has advanced a bill tightening sanctions on Russia in a procedural vote, according to a C-SPAN broadcast and TASS.

Poland strengthens Ukraine border security amid Russian attacks, deploying army units

 Poland is strengthening security at border crossings and infrastructure near Ukraine following a series of Russian attacks, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Tuesday.

Libya suspends production operations at 3 oil sites following closure of major pipeline

Libya’s National Oil Corporation announced Tuesday that production and operations at three oil sites were suspended after members of the Petroleum Facilities Guards closed the valve on the Al-Hamada–Zawiya shipping pipeline in western Libya.

Oil loadings suspended at Saudi port of Yanbu - Reuters

 Shipping sources cited by Reuters say that oil loadings have stopped at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu.

U.S. deploys warship to its border with Mexico to protect the homeland

U.S. Northern Command announced the deployment of the warship USS St. Louis to the maritime border with Mexico, as part of an operation to bolster security and curb illicit activities.