Emmanuel Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise ‘solidarity’ visit
Emmanuel Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
The Hindu reports: Emmanuel Macron is the first Western leader to visit the kingdom since Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis intensified their attacks this month.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Emmanuel Macron, Riyadh and Western.
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