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Houthis exempt Mecca, Medina airports from attacks as Riyadh vows revenge

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

On Sunday, the Houthis issued a warning against using Saudi airspace for all but Mecca and Medina airports.

This warning follows an attack on Riyadh's international airport that resulted in civilian casualties and fatalities.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:34:11 UTC.

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What to watch next

  • 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.

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  5. Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks, Zelensky says

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  7. Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know

Sources

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

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