Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 26, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi coalition says intercepted missile after Houthis hit Riyadh airport

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The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The operation came a day after explosions rattled the Saudi capital and authorities sent text messages to residents warning them of a "hostile aerial threat" targeting the city. The Houyhid have carried out waves of strikes on the King Khalid Internationa......

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