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Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said.

The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday.

Key facts

  • A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said.
  • The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:01:39 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. Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12

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

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

  4. CCTV shows moment of deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport

  5. Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12

  6. Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack

  7. Saudi Arabia: Fresh Houthi attack on Riyadh airport kills 1; Dammam also targeted

Sources

The original report was published by France 24. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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