Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport escalate regional conflict

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The strikes targeted the airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital over successive days, with Saudi authorities reporting fatalities and injuries among civilians, including foreign nationals. The escalation has triggered flight cancellations, school closures in Riyadh and retaliatory Saudi airstrikes around Sanaa, while the broader conflict risks widening across the Arabian Peninsula and disrupting regional transportation and security. The incident is being reported alongside other major global developments, including North Korean missile launches and a disputed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement.

Sources: BBC, Anadolu Agency, Euronews, Democracy Now