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Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

Flights were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia, including a missile fired towards Riyadh International Airport.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:40:22 UTC.

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  1. Russia, China hypersonic missile threats fuel need for space defense, satellite CEO says

  2. Air India Delhi-Riyadh flight makes U-turn after Houthi attack on Saudi airport

  3. India faces water and power stress after weak monsoon

  4. 'Stay indoors': India advisory for citizens after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia

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  6. Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

  7. French, US and Russian astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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