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Riyadh airport passenger terminal hit by ‘unidentified projectile’

Riyadh airport passenger terminal hit by ‘unidentified projectile’ The ⁠⁠Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Sunday that an “unidentified ⁠⁠projectile” struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s international airport, causing a fire. It also said that air defences intercepted a missile near Riyadh airport shortly afterwards. This comes ⁠⁠the day after an ⁠⁠alleged Houthi attack on the airport in Saudi Arabia killed ⁠⁠at least ⁠⁠12 ⁠⁠people and wounded over 300.

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Houthi forces warn against use of Saudi airports following Riyadh attack

Houthi forces warn against use of Saudi airports following Riyadh attack Yemen’s Houthis have delivered renewed warnings to stay away from all Saudi airports except Mecca and Medina, one day after an alleged Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh. In a post on X on Sunday, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned all shipping companies, airlines, employees and travellers against using airports in Saudi Arabia. “The airports and airsp…

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UKMTO says it received report of tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz

UKMTO says it received report of tanker hit by projectile in Hormuz UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday that it received a report from a tanker transiting through the Strait of Hormuz that it was struck by an "unidentified projectile" which caused damage to the vessel. All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was reported, with investigations by authorities ongoing. 20261011 UKMTO WARNING 164-26 https://t.co/iA34ZSq3Nq #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec https://…

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Air strikes reported on Yemen’s Sanaa airport

Air strikes reported on Yemen’s Sanaa airport Houthi-affiliated media reported on Sunday an attack on Yemen’s Sanaa international ⁠airport, which it said was carried out by Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, it also reported that the Harf Sufyan district in the governorate of Amran, north of the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa, was targeted with seven air strikes. There has been ⁠no comment from the Saudi-led coalition. This comes after Houthi attacks on several airports in Saudi Arabia over the last week…

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International condemnation of Houthis no longer enough, says senior Yemeni official

International condemnation of Houthis no longer enough, says senior Yemeni official A senior official in Yemen’s Saudi-backed government said on Sunday that condemning Houthi attacks on civilians is no longer enough and the world must now turn to firm action. “It is no longer acceptable for regional and international condemnations of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure to remain mere verbal stances, without being translated into firm measures that achieve accountability and…

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Palestinian child killed by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza

Palestinian child killed by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza A seven-year-old Palestinian child succumbed to his wounds on Sunday after being shot by Israeli forces in Jabalia refugee camp, north of the Gaza Strip, Wafa news reported. Medical sources told Wafa and Al Jazeera that Jihad al-Ghandour died from injuries sustained on Saturday when Israeli forces shot him near al-Houja Street in Jabalia camp. Medical sources announced earlier that the death toll from the Israeli genocide in Gaza si…

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Senior military commander says Iran will continue to strike vessels ‘if necessary’

Senior military commander says Iran will continue to strike vessels ‘if necessary’ Iranian forces will continue to strike vessels in the Strait of Hormuz “if necessary”, senior Iranian military commander and deputy army coordinator Habibollah Sayyari said on Sunday. “We have dealt blows to enemy vessels, and if something happens against Iran again, we will strike at them. We are not tied, and we have facilities and capabilities that are specific and general in the world,” he said in comments…

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Iraq, EU leaders denounce alleged Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

Iraq, EU leaders denounce alleged Houthi attack on Riyadh airport Several international leaders issued condemnations on Sunday following the alleged Houthi attack a day earlier on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Iraq called for a "comprehensive cessation of military operations", adding that the attack endangered "regional security and stability" and threatened civilians, according to a statement from the prime minister's spokesman, Sabah al-Numan. German Foreign Mi…

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Iran’s Gharibabadi says Minab school attackers must face justice

Iran’s Gharibabadi says Minab school attackers must face justice Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday called for the “aggressors” behind the attack on Minab school, which took place on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, killing 156 people, including 120 children, to be held accountable through legal proceedings and in “international forums”. “Excellent documentation of this crime has been collected and sent to Tehran, and an indictment has been issued. Some for…

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Iranian nuclear technology safe from US attacks, says atomic energy chief

Iranian nuclear technology safe from US attacks, says atomic energy chief The head of Iran's atomic energy agency said on Sunday that the country's nuclear technology is safe from external disruption and cannot be halted by threats, pressure or attacks. Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said Iran's nuclear advances are a national achievement and were a testament to the dedication of Iranian scientists. “Overt threats by US officials to use tactical w…

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