The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Saudi Arabia goes on alert, ex-aide testifies in Netanyahu trial, and other Mideast developments

Israel's former attorney general has testified in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport, killing one and injuring 11, as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflict

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport forces swift rethink of Trump’s new strategy

US president’s plan to park the wars in Iran and Yemen, while blaming Ukraine for diesel prices, looks unsustainable

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Several flights between Keralam, Saudi Arabia cancelled amid West Asia tensions

Flights connecting Kochi with Saudi Arabia and other West Asian destinations have been cancelled due to geopolitical tensions. The cancellations affect various airlines, with a total of ten flights cancelled at Kochi airport over a three-day period. Passengers are being advised to check flight status with airlines before heading to…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Houthis exempt Mecca, Medina airports from attacks as Riyadh vows revenge

On Sunday, the Houthis issued a warning against using Saudi airspace for all but Mecca and Medina airports. This warning follows an attack on Riyadh's international airport that resulted in civilian casualties and fatalities. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree indicated their targeting actions would continue based on a tit-for-tat strategy. Saudi…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Houthis threaten more Saudi airport strikes after Riyadh attack kills 12, wounds 309

A recent attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has resulted in 12 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for escalating the conflict with Saudi Arabia, threatening future strikes on airports. Operations at the airport were suspended, with a significant number of embassies advising caution for their…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Debris and damage seen in Saudi airport after attack

Footage from social media appeared to show the aftermath of a strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday (10 October), which left at least 12 people dead.

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Middle East crisis: Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis claim attacks, including strike that killed 12 – as it happened

Houthi military spokesman says Iran-backed group carried out several targeted attacks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Tension spikes in West Asia as Saudi coalition threatens retaliation after deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

After a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries, the Saudi-led coalition threatened retaliation against the attackers. Airport operations had to be suspended to assess damage and ensure safety following the incident.

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Saudi Arabia threatens 'decisive' response after Riyadh airport strike kills at least 12

Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday after a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed a dozen people and wounded more than 300, marking the kingdom's deadliest strike in a decade.

France 24 · Oct 11