Saudi Arabia postpones major sporting events amid Houthi attacks
Several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against…
According to France 24, several major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed as a result of repeated deadly attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the Kingdom's airports and infrastructure.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran-backed Houthi, Houthi and Kingdom.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- France 24
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- Iran-backed Houthi, Houthi, Kingdom, FRANCE
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- World
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