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Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels

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What happened

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reports that three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday…

Key facts

  • Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reports that three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:07:48 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Iran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near

  2. 7 killed, over 20 injured in truck-pickup collision in Gujarat

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

  4. India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

  5. Jewar airport near Noida to be named Narendra Modi International Airport

  6. Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels

  7. Plane hit, pilot killed: Riyadh airport attacks by Houthi kill 3, damages Saudia aircraft

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Seven people were killed and 20 others injured in an accident involving two vehicles in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment, while police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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