The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

India issues fresh advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions, urges them to stay indoors

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia following an aerial attack on Riyadh airport. The Indian Embassy reported two nationals remain in the ICU while others receive treatment. Flight operations are disrupted, with Indian carriers suspending services until later this month. Travelers may need to consider…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

How are Yemen's Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia so effectively?

Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters have exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia’s air defences, threatening its ambitions to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy. Experts cited by Reuters point to Iran-backed weapons development, increasingly self-sufficient Houthi production capabilities, depleted US interceptor stocks and the group’s growing…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Mohammed bin Salman faces most consequential test yet as Saudi Arabia comes under Houthi fire

Mohammed bin Salman is currently grappling with increasing Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi infrastructure and international stability. The Crown Prince's appeals for support from the United States have not succeeded in securing intervention. Increased tensions have led to major airlines suspending flights to Saudi Arabia, impacting travel plans. Efforts to…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of encouraging Houthis in latest escalation

Saudi Arabia has recently reported an increase in Houthi attacks, which they attribute to Iranian support. The conflict in Yemen has escalated following a truce's collapse, leading to attacks on Saudi infrastructure. Diplomatic communications between Saudi Arabia and Iran continue, but concessions have not been made yet. Meanwhile, the humanitarian…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Houthis Threaten Saudi Stability: self-sustaining war economy fuels attacks

A missile does not need to destroy a skyline to threaten the future built around it. For Saudi Arabia, repeated Houthi attacks on airports and oil infrastructure have become more than a security threat. The recent strikes on Riyadh's airport have killed at least 13 people and injured more than…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Houthis deny targeting holy city of Medina after Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile

Yemen's Houthis denied carrying out an attack on Saudi Arabia on Thursday, shortly after Riyadh said it had intercepted a missile targeting the region around the holy city of Medina. Riyadh also accused Tehran of stoking tensions between the Houthis and government forces in the latest escalation.

France 24 · Oct 15

Video report: Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?

At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport.

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Houthis hit Aramco headquarters as Iran war widens across Saudi Arabia

Houthi rebels reportedly targeted the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, inflicting damage on upper floors. Civil defense reports indicate that debris from intercepted strikes caused injuries near Riyadh. The Houthis assert these attacks are retaliation against Saudi aggression in Yemen. Efforts for a ceasefire have gained traction with regional…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy

A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport has highlighted how the Yemeni group is reframing its perceived “Iran proxy” role and shifting its regional focus to its ongoing battle against Saudi Arabia. The Oct. 10 strike, in which 13 people were killed and hundreds injured, was the most violent…

The Conversation · Oct 14

Saudi Arabia Spent $83B on Defense. Houthi Drones Still Hit Riyadh

Saudi Arabia spends $83B on defense yet Houthi missiles keep hitting Riyadh. The reason: asymmetric war, depleted interceptors, and a territory the size of Western Europe.

Latin Times · Oct 14