2021-10-08: News Headlines

Anonymous669 (2021-10-08). Another Missile, Drone Attack Targets Saudi Arabia's Southern Region. southfront.org Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing | Late on October 7, the Saudi-led coalition announced that it had intercepted a ballistic missile and two suicide drones which were launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | In a statement, the coalition said that the missile and drones were heading towards the city of Khamis Mushait in the southern Saudi province of 'Asir. | "We take operational measures to protect civilians from violations and futile attempts," the statement reads. | Usually, ballistic m…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-07). Newcastle United: Saudi Arabia-backed takeover of football club confirmed. middleeasteye.net Newcastle United: Saudi Arabia-backed takeover of football club confirmed | Deal approved by Premier League despite rights advocates warning kingdom is attempting to 'sportswash' abuses | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 13: 46 | Newcastle United's Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron (C) vies with Sheffield United's English defender Jayden Bogle (R) during the English Premier League football match at St…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-07). Newcastle United takeover: Saudi Arabia-backed deal close to completion. middleeasteye.net Newcastle United takeover: Saudi Arabia-backed deal close to completion | Deal edges nearer after consortium proves to Premier League that Saudi state will not have control of English football club | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 08: 18 | The PIF group, which also includes English financier Amanda Staveley and British billionaires Simon and David Reuben, abandoned a proposed $407m takeover of Newcastl…

Anonymous007 (2021-10-07). Military Situation In Yemen On October 7, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 234 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On October 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 13 airstrikes on the Jubah district | On October 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Abdiyah district | On October 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On October 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes con…

Areeb Ullah (2021-10-07). Newcastle takeover: How close is the Saudi state to the Public Investment Fund? middleeasteye.net Newcastle takeover: How close is the Saudi state to the Public Investment Fund? | The English Premier League said it received assurances that the PIF was separate from the Saudi state. But how true are those claims? | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 12: 02 | Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is close to sealing a £300m takeover of Newcastle Football Club, in a deal criticised by rights groups (Reuters) | New…

MEE staff (2021-10-07). Newcastle takeover: Khashoggi finacee urges Premier League to stop Saudi Arabia deal. middleeasteye.net Newcastle takeover: Khashoggi finacee urges Premier League to stop Saudi Arabia deal | Hatice Cengiz, widow of murdered journalist, says she is horrified Saudi-led consortium is close to buying club | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 12: 46 | Cengiz and her legal team are continuing to pursue a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (AFP) | Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashog…

MEE staff (2021-10-07). Newcastle United: Hatice Cengiz urges Premier League to stop Saudi Arabia deal. middleeasteye.net Newcastle United: Hatice Cengiz urges Premier League to stop Saudi Arabia deal | Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is horrified Saudi-led consortium is close to buying club | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 12: 46 | Cengiz and her legal team are continuing to pursue a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (AFP) | Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashog…

Anonymous669 (2021-10-07). Saudi-led Coalition Says It Destroyed Houthi Drone Launch Site After Attack On Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport. southfront.org Illustrative image. | Late on October 6, a suicide drone launched from Yemen, allegedly by the Houthis (Ansar Allah), attacked Abha International Airport in the southern Saudi province of 'Asir. | In a statement released by the Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi-led coalition claimed that the drone was successfully intercepted. The coalition said that four of the airport's workers were wounded by shrapnel from the interception. | "The Houthi attempt to target civilians at Abha's civilian airport constitutes a war crime," the…

Anonymous669 (2021-10-07). In Video: Houthis Shot Down US-Made Drone Near Border With Saudi Arabia. southfront.org Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing | On October 7, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) announced that they had shot down a US-made AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma drone over the border with Saudi Arabia's Jizan province. | Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Yemeni group, said that the drone was shot down with a "suitable weapon" without elaborating. |

| The RQ-20 Puma is a hand-launched drone that was designed for surveillance and intelligence missions. The basic version of the drone has an endu…

MEE, agencies (2021-10-07). Yemen: UN votes to end war crimes investigation. middleeasteye.net Yemen: UN votes to end war crimes investigation | Rights groups say the vote is a 'green light' for continued 'death and destruction' in Yemen
| Thu, 10/07/2021 – 18: 00 | Forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government hold a position against Houthi fighters in Yemen's northeastern province of Marib on 16 April 2021 (AFP) | The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted against ren…

Rayhan Uddin (2021-10-07). Flags and towels: Newcastle fans react to Saudi takeover. middleeasteye.net Flags and towels: Newcastle fans react to Saudi takeover | Saudi-led takeover of English football club sparks frenzied reactions outside stadium and on social media | Thu, 10/07/2021 – 19: 30 | Newcastle fans added Saudi flags to their Twitter names and put towels on their heads to celebrate the Saudi takeover of their club (MEE/Social media) | Newcastle United fans have reacted to the Saudi takeover…

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