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‘Last warning’: Houthis to global airlines flying over Saudi airspace; exempt Mecca Medina

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Thursday issued what it called a “last warning” to global airlines over operating flights in Saudi airspace, saying the area had become a “theater for our military operations”. The group also claimed it had attacked King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Saudi Arabia says it will retaliate after deadly Houthi attacks on airports

Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used to attack Riyadh, as fighting with the Houthis intensified across the region.

France 24 · 4h ago

Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people

Two attacks on Saudi airports by Houthi rebels resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries on Wednesday. The strikes targeted Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid airports, affecting Moroccan, Algerian, and Sudanese nationals. In response to threats against oil and military assets, Saudi Arabia has bolstered security measures around key locations.…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

What's brewing in Mocha? Houthis deny losses, claim Riyadh airport attack

The Houthi statements come as Yemen's military said it had removed the pro-Iran group from areas around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a Red Sea chokepoint, and the port city of Mocha. Fighting across Yemen has killed more than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters over the past day, sources…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Yemen government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb in offensive against Houthis

Operation Yemen Dawn, backed by 100 Saudi coalition aircraft, retook the town of Dhubab just north of the strait, as the Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh's international airport, an oil refinery and military bases across Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan and Turkey agreed to deploy troops to the kingdom.

Euronews · Oct 6

Turkey and Pakistan to send troops to Saudi Arabia under defence pact

The three signatories of the August Mecca Joint Defence Agreement met in emergency session in Riyadh and agreed to move immediately to "rapid deployment" of military forces, uniting NATO's second-largest army, the Islamic world's only nuclear state and the largest Gulf power.

Euronews · Oct 6

Her Spinal Mass Shrank on Steroids, but a Slow Lab Culture Unmasked the Rare Bacterium Behind It

A neck mass treated as neurosarcoidosis shrank with steroids and rituximab. A culture held for 2+ months revealed a rare bacterium, M. riyadhense.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Saudi Arabia's flyadeal launches non-stop flights from Mumbai to Riyadh, expands India operations

flyadeal is set to commence non-stop flights between Mumbai and Riyadh starting October 3, operating five times weekly. The airline, which previously launched services to Hyderabad, aims to enhance its Indian presence. These flights will utilize Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with all-Economy Class seating. Passengers will enjoy seamless connections within…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Yemen's Government Launches Major Offensive as Houthi Missiles Reach Saudi Arabia's Capital

Yemen's government launched a major offensive Sunday as Houthi missiles struck Riyadh and Saudi jets pounded Sanaa. Here's what's driving the escalation.

Latin Times · Oct 4

Watch: Massive fire at Saudi Aramco sites targeted in Houthi missile, drone strikes

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and the Khurais area, claiming the strikes triggered major fires at the targeted sites, newsy agency Reuters reported.

The Times of India · Oct 4