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Saudi-Led Coalition Says Intercepted 3 Drones Near Riyadh
- Oct 13, 2026 18:32 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Tuesday that its forces intercepted three drones north of the capital Riyadh.
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Houthis' Saudi Airport Attacks Pressure Trump To Boost US Role In Yemen
- Oct 13, 2026 13:29 pm IST
- Bloomberg News
The devastating Houthi strikes on Riyadh's main airport over the weekend killed at least 16 people, including a US citizen, and wounded roughly 300 in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in decades.
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Pakistan's Dual Messaging To Iran And Saudi Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
- Oct 13, 2026 12:09 pm IST
- Reported by: Rishabh Madhavendra Pratap
Tehran-based analyst Javad Heiran-Nia noted that Iran tolerates the defence of Saudi territory but treats offensive action against the Houthis as a red line.
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Who Are Houthis And Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia?
- Oct 13, 2026 10:13 am IST
- Reported by: Sankalp Shrivastava
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
The Houthis are a military, political and religious movement that rules over most of northwest Yemen and has disrupted global trade and energy markets with attacks on cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea.
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Houthi Warns US Of "Painful Response" If It Enters Yemen War
- Oct 13, 2026 04:51 am IST
- Agence France Presse
Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into risis.
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Air India Flights To Riyadh Cancelled Till October 15 Amid Saudi Tensions
- Oct 12, 2026 23:48 pm IST
- Press Trust Of India
The disruption has also prompted other Indian carriers, including IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air, to cancel services to affected destinations in Saudi Arabia.
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Why Saudi Arabia's $83 Billion Military Is Struggling Against Houthis
- Oct 12, 2026 12:39 pm IST
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
- (with inputs from AFP)
Saudi Arabia possesses one of the best-equipped militaries in the world. Riyadh spent about 6.5 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP), worth about $83 billion, on its defence spending in 2025.
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Deadly Attacks On Saudi Arabia Risk Wider War That Draws In US
- Oct 12, 2026 10:42 am IST
- Bloomberg News
The attacks put de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman under mounting pressure to escalate a war the country has spent years trying to escape, against an opponent that's arguably more capable than it's ever been.
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Video Shows Moment Houthi Missile Struck Riyadh Airport, Killing 13
- Oct 12, 2026 08:36 am IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
Several airlines have suspended flights serving Saudi airports, and some embassies, including India, have cautioned citizens about the risks of using them after multiple Houthi warnings about the rebels' use of Saudi airspace.
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1 Killed, 11 Injured In Fresh Houthi Missile Strike At Riyadh Airport
- Oct 12, 2026 08:05 am IST
- Agence France Presse
The Iran-backed group on Sunday claimed multiple attacks over the last 24 hours, including on the airport.
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'Concerning': India As 2 Indians Go Missing After Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz
- Oct 12, 2026 07:15 am IST
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
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Fresh Strikes Hit Riyadh Airport Day After 12 Killed, Houthis Claim Attacks
- Oct 11, 2026 23:40 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
Houthis on Sunday claimed multiple attacks over the last 24 hours, including on the airport, and threatened to keep targeting the kingdom's transit hubs, calling them "a theatre of operations for our forces".
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How A Series Of Mistakes Pulled Saudi Arabia Back Into Yemen War
- Oct 11, 2026 14:33 pm IST
- Edited by: Kritika Bobal
Missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis have hit Saudi cities and oil facilities in recent weeks.
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'Saudi Airports, Airspace Exposed To Targeting': Houthis After Riyadh Attack
- Oct 11, 2026 14:12 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
A second source working in the aviation sector who helps oversee flights to Riyadh confirmed the halt in operations "until further notice".
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Video: Supertanker Hits Mine, Catches Fire While Trying To Exit Strait
- Oct 11, 2026 11:02 am IST
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
Iran says its armed forces have been in full control of the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the "US-Israeli aggression"
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"Unacceptable": India On Missile Attack On Riyadh Airport That Killed 12
- Oct 11, 2026 09:26 am IST
- Edited by: Pushkar Tiwari
A missle struck the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and injuring over 300 others. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack.
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12 Killed, Over 300 Injured In Missile Attack On Saudi's Riyadh Airport
- Oct 11, 2026 05:18 am IST
- AP
While the Houthis have said they are only targeting Saudi shipping as part of a blockade in retaliation for the one imposed on them, concerns about wider attacks persist.
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"Hero To All Of Humanity", Israel President Writes To Smit Machchhar
- Oct 10, 2026 23:42 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Calling the flydubai captain, who is still recovering from his injuries at a Dubai hospital, a "hero" to India, Israel and the world, Herzog said he looks forward to welcoming him in Jerusalem as he "regains" his strength.
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US, Canada, UK Warn Citizens In Saudi After Attack On Riyadh Airport
- Oct 10, 2026 22:41 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
Saudi authorities did not, at first, confirm any new attack or evacuation Saturday, until the message from the civil aviation authority hours later.
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Many Injured As Missile Strikes Passenger Terminal At Riyadh Airport: Report
- Oct 10, 2026 19:52 pm IST
- Associated Press
One official said the Riyadh airport had been evacuated, and the other said air traffic had stopped.