Yemen
Houthis strike Saudi airport again; flight ban extended
Saudi Arabia extended closures of its main Riyadh airport after a fresh Houthi missile attack killed one person and caused structural damage. The paramilitary group continues sustained bombardment despite international efforts to broker peace.
Houthi Missiles Strike Saudi Arabia Again
Saudi Arabia intercepted additional missile attacks from Houthi forces in Yemen following weekend strikes on Riyadh's airport that killed at least 14 people and damaged critical infrastructure.
Houthis Strike Riyadh Airport Again, One Dead
Houthi militants launched a second missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring eleven others. The attack came barely 24 hours after a deadlier Saturday strike that killed twelve and injured over 300. Saudi Arabia vowed retaliation as regional tensions escalate.
Houthi militia targets Saudi aviation hub with devastating strike
Houthi forces claimed responsibility for a massive assault on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed twelve and wounded hundreds. The attack occurred amid escalating Saudi military operations against the Yemen-based militia.
Saudi Arabia Faces Escalating Houthi Airstrikes After Airport Attack
Saudi Arabia vowed a serious response after Houthi strikes killed 18 people in less than a week, including a deadliest-in-over-a-decade airport attack on Saturday that left 13 dead and over 300 wounded. Donald Trump signaled consideration of joining strikes against the Houthis while the Houthis warned the US would face swift retaliation if it joins the conflict.
Riyadh Airport Attack Kills Dozens
A Houthi missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport left 12 dead and over 300 wounded in Saudi Arabia's worst attack in years. The incident closed the airport and prompted international condemnation and threats of Saudi retaliation.
Migrant Boat Capsizes, 139 Dead Off Djibouti
A vessel carrying over 300 migrants bound from Djibouti to Yemen capsized on October 8-9, resulting in at least 139 deaths including fifteen children and approximately 84 people missing. Survivors reported rough seas near Obock port triggered the tragedy. The disaster underscores dangers along the Eastern Route migration corridor used by thousands fleeing regional conflicts.
Houthi Missile Attack on Saudi Airport Kills Twelve
Houthi forces struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles, killing 12 civilians and wounding 309 others. The attack included nationals from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, US and several other countries, drawing international condemnation.
Houthi Missiles Kill Dozen at Riyadh Airport
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed twelve people and injured over 300 in a second consecutive Houthi attack on the facility. Victims were of multiple nationalities including American, Egyptian and Middle Eastern citizens. Material damage assessments were ongoing as Saudi Arabia braced for additional strikes.
Houthis Demonstrate Military Capacity Against Saudi Defense
Yemen's Houthi forces have launched successful attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, including strikes on airport facilities. The campaign reveals vulnerabilities in regional air defenses despite Saudi Arabia's significant military expenditure.
Houthi Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport Terminal
Yemeni Houthi rebels fired a missile striking a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, injuring numerous civilians including at least five in critical condition. Saudi Arabia issued no official statement; Western embassies issued security warnings.
Yemen's Houthis Release Drone Attack Video on Saudi Forces
Yemen's Houthi movement released a video documenting drone strikes against Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, marking a tactical escalation. Surveillance footage also captured a Houthi strike on Riyadh's international airport, demonstrating the group's expanded operational reach.
India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack as Dastardly
India's government officially condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people, labeling it a "dastardly" act. The statement reaffirmed India's solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Houthi Missile Strike Kills 12 at Riyadh Airport
Houthi militants launched a major attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 300. The Saudi-led coalition vowed retaliation, while Pakistan reiterated its military support under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.