Riyadh • October 12, 2026

Why are Houthis targeting Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest cities?

Riyadh’s international airport faced new attacks as it prepares to host the World Petroleum Congress. The death toll had recently risen after 12 people were killed and 309 were injured a day earlier. It was one of the deadliest attacks Saudi Arabia has faced.   The attack caused property damage, and the head of the […]

Muslim pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on September 14, 2026
Riyadh

Mecca Drone Attack: Saudi Arabia Raises Security Alert as Houthis Deny Targeting Holy City

Air defence forces intercepted and destroyed a drone launched toward Mecca on Tuesday evening, preventing it from entering the city’s restricted airspace, Saudi Arab officials say. Riyadh issued a security alert following the interception for the first time since the Houthis’ attempt to target the sacred site in 2017, but Houthis have denied targeting the […]

By Arsha Suvithlal • 5 min read

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