From Cairo: Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack a significant Islamic site. The kingdom declared this site a "red line", indicating a strong stance against such actions. This incident has prompted condemnation from countries in the region, although no military support has been offered.
The Houthi rebels have denied involvement in the attempted attack. Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, is deeply involved in the conflict with Iran. The situation is part of a broader front in the Iran war.
Further details on the incident and its implications are available from the source, providing more context on the ongoing tensions in the region.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A scorching summer that dried up rivers and killed tens of thousands across the European Union from Portugal to Hungary has shown that the bloc needs to develop new tools to meet a worsening climate, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesda...
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It hasn’t been an easy start for the Compass Academy football team. A combination of injuries and a difficult schedule have made things arduous for the Cougars in the opening weeks of the 2026 season. However, head coach Boe Smith and his players are still optimistic as they know...
The Permian volleyball team finished up its nondistrict portion of the schedule with a comfortable sweep against Abilene Cooper Tuesday at Permian Fieldhouse. Now, the Lady Panthers get to look forward to the start of District 2-6A play which begins next week. Permian defeated Co...
Federal and state investigators recently concluded a "summer surge" of indictments against more than 160 suspects accused of defrauding a combined $245 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration's small business COVID-era loan programs....
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The governor’s office said that some major water users, including data centers, appear to have violated state law by failing to provide required information about their water use....
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Sep 16, 2026
HONG KONG (AP) — Global shares were higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a hike. The potential hike will be the first in three years as inflation remains elevated in the Unit...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Sep 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said. Colleen Williams, an NBC4 Los Angel...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Sep 16, 2026
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) — Budget season is officially underway in Midland as the City Council met to address both property tax rates and municipal spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, placing a heavy emphasis on public safety. During the meeting, council members moved ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of President Donald Trump’s boldest efforts to reshape November’s elections — a plan that would have demanded a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s mail voting processes on what most election officials agreed was...
Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) · Sep 15, 2026
