The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi movement in Yemen says it has intercepted missiles and drones heading towards targets in Saudi Arabia. Houthi rockets have also hit targets near Aden airport.
ConflictsThe Asian Football Championships will be held in Saudi Arabia as planned, despite the unrest in the country, the Saudi organizing committee has announced.
FootballSaudi Arabia's leader, Mohammed bin Salman, has ruled over a brutal but wealthy dictatorship. But the country is now rocked by a faltering economy and intense attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi movement. His enemies might say he is out of control, says Saudi expert Thord Jansson.
ConflictsThe Iran-backed Houthi movement is attacking the presidential palace and several government buildings in Aden, Yemen. At least four people have been killed in the attacks, which also targeted military sites.
ConflictsThe EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are postponing next week’s summit in Saudi Arabia.
World politicsThe Houthi movement’s attacks on Saudi Arabia have led to the postponement of tennis’s “Six Kings Slam.” Stars such as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will have to wait until the end of December for the exhibition tournament to take place.
SportsA ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, has been shot down, the Saudi-led alliance says. Several large explosions have been heard in the city, the AFP news agency reports.
ConflictsSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy says a small fire broke out in an administrative building at an Aramco facility in Zahran that was attacked. No injuries were reported.
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