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Yemen airstrike kills at least nine in Saada as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Authorities in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen report that nine people, including children, were killed in an airstrike amid renewed fighting with Saudi-backed forces.
October 19, 2026
IBM study finds 80% of executives report board-level AI incidents as governance falls behind
IBM's new survey of 3,221 executives reveals a widening gap between artificial intelligence adoption, board accountability and operational safeguards, raising questions about how enterprises will control increasingly autonomous AI agents.
October 15, 2026
Houthi strikes shut one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest airports as deadly attacks expose a dangerous new front
Houthi attacks have shut Riyadh airport after killing 14 people. Find out why Saudi Arabia’s air defenses and economy face new scrutiny.
October 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia seeks dismissal of September 11 lawsuits as US appeals court considers immunity dispute
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, families of victims are still pursuing legal claims against Saudi Arabia. A federal appeals court in New York has heard arguments over whether the long-running litigation can proceed, with Saudi Arabia denying involvement and invoking sovereign-immunity protections. The judges have not announced a ruling.
October 12, 2026
Riyadh airport death toll rises to 12 as more than 300 injured in missile strike
Saudi Arabia has confirmed 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries following the missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi-led coalition blames Yemen's Houthis, while President Donald Trump is considering whether American forces should join military operations against the group. The escalation also threatens international aviation and regional energy security.
October 11, 2026
Missile strikes Riyadh airport passenger terminal as Saudi Arabia faces renewed attacks
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has suffered another attack, with a missile reportedly striking a complex containing domestic passenger terminals. Regional officials reported multiple injuries and an evacuation, while flights were diverted. The incident follows earlier attacks that killed three Saudi citizens and have already disrupted international aviation.
October 11, 2026
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air suspend Riyadh flights amid renewed Houthi threats
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air suspend Riyadh services after Houthi threats. See how the security disruption affects India-Saudi travel.
October 9, 2026
Yemen government launches nationwide offensive to retake Houthi-held territory and Bab el-Mandeb
Yemen’s government has launched a major campaign to retake Houthi-held territory after the movement seized Bab el-Mandeb and extensive Red Sea coastline.
October 5, 2026
Flydubai says motive remains unknown after violent cockpit incident on Israel flight
Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely in Saudi Arabia after its captain was stabbed and the aircraft plunged nearly 14,000 feet during a cockpit struggle.
October 1, 2026
Israel-bound Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after serious cockpit emergency
A Flydubai jet bound for Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit emergency. See what happened and why aviation security may change.
September 30, 2026