(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…
(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…
(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. |
(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…
(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…
(2021-10-06). Saudi Arabia: Appeals court upholds 20-year sentence of aid worker. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: Appeals court upholds 20-year sentence of aid worker | Areej al-Sadhan says her brother Abdulrahman was tortured by Saudi officials and denied access to lawyers while in prison | Wed, 10/06/2021 – 15: 59 | Aid worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan was sentenced to 20 years in prison and given a 20-year travel ban (Supplied) | An appeals court in Saudi Arabia upheld on Wednesday a lengthy prison sentence f…
(2021-10-06). Houthis Shot Down Saudi-led Coalition CH-4 Combat Drone Over Ma'rib. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, source: the Houthis media wing. | On October 6, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) announced that their air-defenses had shot down a Chinese-made Rainbow CH-4 combat drone of the Saudi-led coalition over the central Yemeni province of Ma'rib. | Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Yemeni group, said in a statement hat the drone was conducting "hostile acts" when it was shot down with a "ground-to-air" missile over the district of al-Jubah. | The CH-4 drone was developed by the China Academy of Aerospac…
(2021-10-06). Missile, Drone Strikes Kill at Least 30 at South Yemen Airbase. news.antiwar.com Just north of the city of Aden, the al-Anad Airbase was attacked Sunday in missile strikes and drone raids, killing at least 30 pro-Saudi troops and wounding scores of others. | Officials The scores of injuries overwhelmed Lahjj Hospital, in the area, where ambulances were pouring in throughout the day. Officials warned the toll could yet rise, as more are be…
(2021-10-06). Military Situation In Yemen On October 6, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 253 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On October 5, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 16 airstrikes on the Jubah district | On October 5, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Hazm district | On October 5, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On October 6, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saud…
(2021-10-06). BeIn Sports: Saudi Arabia close to lifting ban, says broadcaster. middleeasteye.net 
BeIn Sports: Saudi Arabia close to lifting ban, says broadcaster | Decision could allow Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to take control of Newcastle Football Club | Wed, 10/06/2021 – 14: 25 | BeIn Sports said it had been approached by Riyadh to settle legal cases, including a $1 billion investment arbitration (Reuters) |
(2021-10-06). Over 80 Killed in Fighting SW of Yemen's Maarib. news.antiwar.com Military sources are claiming 82 fighters were killed, 74 Houthis and eight soldiers, in the Harib District of Yemen, the The Houthis have been pressuring Maarib since February, and have gained some control in the surrounding area. Getting to the city itself, however, has been heavily resisted in these battles. | The Houthis haven't been as public in commenting on the battle, which means the military is claiming vastly more c…