The Latest Breaking News from King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh's Iconic Tower Empties as Houthi Attacks Kill 13, Push Egypt Toward War

Houthi strikes force Kingdom Centre to shutter its offices, kill 13 at Riyadh's airport, and push Egypt toward military intervention in Saudi Arabia.

Latin Times · Oct 20

Middle East flights remain disrupted as airlines cancel routes despite airport reopenings and airspace warnings

As Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport resumes operations, numerous airlines have still suspended flights and modified their schedules due to ongoing security tensions in the Middle East. A few carriers, including Air India and Emirates, have scrapped flights to significant Saudi destinations. Passengers are strongly encouraged to confirm their flight…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attempted to attack dozens of Saudi facilities

The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen has reported increased Houthi attacks targeting civilian infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. Recent strikes have resulted in fatalities and injuries at key sites, including King Khalid International Airport. The coalition spokesperson emphasized the threat posed to civilians and condemned the Houthi actions, urging them to…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Trump says Houthis 'misbehaving very badly' amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump condemned the Houthi rebels for their recent attacks on Saudi Arabian targets. He stated that the Houthis are misbehaving, and Washington may consider military actions alongside Saudi Arabia. The Houthi militia has targeted key airports, leading to deadly incidents in the past week. Regional diplomatic efforts…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump slams Yemen’s Houthi rebels over Saudi attacks

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the group was “misbehaving very badly”.

The Times of India · Oct 13

No, these pictures do not show the Houthi attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport suffers a string of deadly attacks, claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, a slew of AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos have been circulating on social media, purporting to show the strikes of the last few days. We take a closer look in Truth…

France 24 · Oct 12

Saudi probes air defence failure: Houthis’ missiles kill 13 at Riyadh airport; US role may widen war

Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems failed to stop a barrage of missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels at Riyadh, including a strike on King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300, two regional officials…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Gulf Air Cancels Riyadh Flights Until 17 October Amid Saudi Airport Shutdown

Gulf Air has cancelled flights to and from Riyadh through 17 October 2026 while operations at King Khalid International Airport remain suspended amid heightened security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

CCTV shows moment of strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

CTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the suspension of airport operations.

Euronews · Oct 12

Saudi Arabia faces a missile-defence crunch after deadly Riyadh airport attack

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles as Houthi attacks intensify across the region. Recent strikes on King Khalid International Airport resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, raising significant security concerns. The Indian Embassy confirmed the death of an Indian national injured in the attack, amidst concerns…

The Economic Times · Oct 12