Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and injures more than 300

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The attack marks a major escalation in regional tensions because it targeted a key international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital and reportedly represents the third airport attack in a week. Saudi authorities vowed a firm response, while the Houthis warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi airports. The incident follows continued conflict in Yemen and increasing exchanges of strikes involving Saudi and Houthi forces.[1][3][5]

Sources: Anadolu Agency, CNN, Xinhua, BBC, Al Jazeera