Intercepted missile after Houthis hit Riyadh airport, says Saudi coalition
The Houthis have carried out waves of strikes on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including an attack this month that killed 13 people and…
The Hindu reports that the Houthis have carried out waves of strikes on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including an attack this month that killed 13 people and injured more than 300.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthis, Riyadh and Saudi.
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