Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia: Iran-aligned Houthis launched drone and missile strikes on Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif, injuring 13 civilians, as Saudi civil defence issued fresh alerts across the kingdom. Mecca Under Threat: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Houthi drone before it entered Mecca’s restricted airspace; a first-ever air alert for the holy city was briefly triggered and then lifted, with Houthis denying targeting holy sites. Red Sea Oil Shock: The East-West pipeline was shut after drone damage, while Saudi reduced shipments to Europe and Yanbu loadings were suspended—pushing Brent back near $108 and keeping markets jittery. Markets & Fed Pressure: Oil’s Middle East-driven surge lifted Treasury yields toward 5%, dragging stocks lower even as some inventory data showed unexpected U.S. crude builds. Pakistan backs Saudi: PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attempted drone attack on Makkah and pledged “shoulder to shoulder” support for Saudi security. Israel Arms Deal: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8bn munitions sale to Israel, including tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs, according to a U.S. official. West Bank Poll: A survey found Palestinians split on Israel’s right to exist but lean toward diplomacy over armed struggle. Turkey Crackdown: Turkish police detained dozens protesting a nationwide LGBTQ crackdown, drawing outrage from opposition and rights groups.