Riyadh — capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Riyadh

capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

In brief

Yemeni government-aligned forces said they repelled Houthi attacks near Dhubab and retook a market and security headquarters in Taiz’s Al-Masrakh district as clashes intensified. Separately, analysis noted that diplomatic demands for the Houthis to halt attacks are unlikely to ease shipping and oil-market concerns unless followed by concrete steps or reduced Red Sea disruption.

The ICRC warned that escalating attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen are exacting a devastating civilian toll and urged all parties to protect civilians. In Yemen, government airstrikes on Houthi-held Sanaa have caused civilian casualties and renewed fears, while Houthi advances around Taiz threaten to cut supplies and deepen shortages.

Saudi Arabia issued no public alerts before four Houthi-attributed Riyadh attacks that killed at least 18 and injured more than 300, including deadly airport strikes.

Indian airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and IndiGo, suspended or cancelled Riyadh flights amid heightened security concerns following attacks on Saudi airports; some flights returned or diverted. The reported attacks killed three people and injured dozens, while affected passengers were offered refunds or rebooking options.

LatestUS Readies Orders for Some Embassy Staff to Leave Gulf PostsAll American staff and families ordered to leave the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia, a diplomatic source told AFP, as officials say Gulf ordered departures are being prepared.3d

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