Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr home match against Neftchi Fergana in the Asian Champions League was delayed by an hour after Saudi Arabia’s civil defense issued a security alert.
FootballThe Houthi movement has repeatedly managed to attack targets in Saudi Arabia, which spends enormous amounts on its military. Officials told the AP on condition of anonymity that an investigation is underway into how missiles have repeatedly bypassed the country’s air defenses in recent weeks.
ConflictsThe Houthi movement has warned the United States against actively intervening in the conflict in Yemen. If it does, the Iran-backed movement will respond “swiftly and painfully,” a spokesman says. Just hours later, loud explosions were reported in Riyadh.
ConflictsAt least one person was killed and 11 others were injured in Sunday's attack on King Khalid International Airport outside the Saudi capital, Riyadh, authorities said. “The events of recent weeks are serious. Our response must be equally serious,” Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said at a conference on Monday.
WorldSeveral people have been injured in a new attack on Riyadh airport, according to Saudi authorities. Another airport in the country has also been targeted. The Iran-backed Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for all but the latest attack.
WorldAt least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the country’s aviation authority said. The Iran-backed Houthi movement warned people on Sunday against using Saudi airports, AFP reported.
WorldSeveral people were killed in Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, according to sources quoted by The New York Times and AFP.
WorldThree Saudi citizens have died and several others have been injured in Thursday’s attacks, according to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority.
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