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Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:53:45 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Live: Houthi rebels claim latest attacks on Riyadh airport, following Saturday's deadly strike

  2. Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike

  3. Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12

  4. Yemen's Houthis target King Khalid airport in Saudi Arabia again

  5. Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport

  6. Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks

  7. Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks

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