Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 19, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen

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Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday, AFP journalists reported, after Saudi authorities issued their first air raid alert in the capital since fighting returned to neighbouring Yemen. The Houthis have been fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces since the country's civil war reignited in July, when the group also declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea. This is the first time the c......

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