Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh airport

Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription Agencies Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility on Tuesday for attacks targeting high-profile locations in Saudi Arabia , including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Abqaiq , Reuters reported. The group also said it had attacked a financial centre in the Saudi capital. However, the details of the alleged attacks, including the extent of any damage and whether there were casualties, were not immediately established in the information available. Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition said its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom's southern region. In a separate statement, the coalition reported intercepting two more missiles directed at Riyadh, including a ballistic missile and a cruise missile. Live Events Saudi Civil Defence had issued early-warning alerts for Riyadh and southwestern cities Abha and Khamis Mushait before later confirming that the threats had passed, Reuters reported. The coalition also announced that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Yemen Houthis Riyadh airport attack Aramco facility Saudi Arabia financial center attack Reuters aramco king khalid international airport abqaiq riyadh (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Yemen Houthis Riyadh airport attack Aramco facility Saudi Arabia financial center attack Reuters aramco king khalid international airport abqaiq riyadh Explore More Stories Sass Jordan cause of death: How did ‘Racine’ singer die after cancelling shows over ‘serious medical condition’? Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan, voice behind ‘Make You a Believer’ and ‘Tell Somebody,’ dies at 63 Helicopter crash on Montreal’s South Shore leaves 4 dead; Transport Minister expresses condolences as probe begins Nova Scotia teacher charged with sexually assaulting student at school as police identify more victims Nova Scotia Crime: Teacher faces multiple serious charges, prohibited from public places after alleged assaults at Riverton school Psychology explains why people who dislike being interrupted may be protecting more than just their train of thought Powerball jackpot climbs to $313 million for September 21 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home Quote of the Day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can…’ - How one person can spark global change with the simplest tools Quote of the Day by Thomas Mann: ‘Whoever loves the more is at a disadvantage and must suffer’ - Nobel-winning novelist on why the person who care more may have more to lose Quote of the Day by Anton Chekhov: ‘Every happy man should have someone with a little hammer at his door to knock and remind him that there are unhappy people, and…’ Gary Myers death: NASCAR legend dies at 76; sons mourn ‘hero’ who shaped four generations of racing Quote of the day by Rita Wilson: ‘Be fearless in trying new things, whether they are physical, mental…’ – Sleepless in Seattle actress on turning fear into growth Manager keeps booking 4:45 PM Friday meetings despite team logging off at 5, employee calls it a ‘Friday ambush’ and asks if it’s a power move 1 2 3