Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport prepares to reopen
Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks.
The Hindu reports: Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Saudi and Iran-backed Houthis.
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