Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat
Flights were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia, including a missile fired towards Riyadh International Airport.
The Hindu reports: Flights were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia, including a missile fired towards Riyadh International Airport.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Air India, IndiGo and Riyadh International Airport.
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