Two Saudi pilots killed in helicopter crash near Yemen border
Saudi Arabia said two pilots were killed when a reconnaissance helicopter crashed near its border with Yemen, and that six people were injured when a projectile landed in Najran. The incidents come amid escalating tensions with the Houthis, who claimed they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance aircraft. Separately, Al-Azhar called for urgent Arab and Islamic mediation to end conflicts in the region.
Why it matters The escalation along Saudi Arabia's southern border raises concern that confrontation with the Houthis could widen and affect regional security. Possible Egyptian moves and Al-Azhar's call for mediation point to growing Arab interest in de-escalation.
Trump says he wants Russia to stop aiding Iran in war with US
US President Donald Trump said he would like Russia to stop helping Iran in its war with the United States, according to Russian media reports. The report gave no details on the nature of the assistance and included no response from Moscow or Tehran.
Trump says delaying Russia sanctions is meant to keep Ukraine talks on track
US President Donald Trump said his decision to postpone new sanctions on Russia is not a retreat from his position but a tactical move to keep negotiations to end the war in Ukraine alive. He warned that acting now could push Moscow to walk away from the talks. RT Arabic also quoted him as citing significant progress in the negotiations.
