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American citizen among at least 12 people killed in blast at Saudi Arabia airport
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 19, 2026. - AFP/Getty Images At least 12 people were killed and hundreds wounded on Saturday when Yemen’s Houthi militants struck an airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, as the Iran-backed group escalated its campaign against the kingdom. It was the third strike on the international hub this week, and the deadliest attack against the major US ally in more than a decade. The attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi residents, and one resident each from the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, the kingdom’s civil aviation body said Sunday, adding that 309 people were wounded. One traveler told Reuters news agency they saw something fly across the sky outside before part of the ceiling near a departure gate collapsed. Another recalled hearing an explosion before seeing several people lying wounded on the ground. All flights were diverted from the city, home to roughly 8 million people, and airport operations were temporarily halted, Reuters said, citing the Saudi civil aviation authority. At least 627 flights were cancelled on Sunday and the airport is expected to remain closed until 9 p.m. local time, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24. An eyewitness video released by Reuters showed large boards and debris strewn across the terminal floor, with people moving through a dust-filled hall. The US, UK, Spain and Canada are among countries warning their citizens against using the airport. Saturday’s incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the kingdom’s defense capabilities as it wages an air campaign in support of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which is fighting the Houthis on the ground. After the blast, the head of the Houthi media office said the group had “shut down” the airport in a post on X. The group also warned airliners against using Saudi airspace, declaring it a zone of military operations after Yemen launched an offensive against the group on Monday. Saudi Arabia’s Coalition Joint Forces Command confirmed the Houthis were behind the attack, which struck the airport’s passenger terminal and killed both passengers and staff. US President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the attack. “They’re able to defend. The Saudis are good fighters. But I think the attack was a terrible thing,” Trump said when asked whether Saudi Arabia could defend itself against the Houthis. People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. - AP People gather outside a metro station on the road to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. - AP Asked outside the White House whether Washington planned to join Saudi strikes on the Houthis, a militia aligned with US foe Iran, Trump told reporters: “We may. We’re going to look at it. “We just found out about the recent attack, so we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a US citizen was among those killed and condemned the attacks as showing “a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life,” in a post on X. Wounded people, including some in critical condition, were rushed to hospitals Saturday by ambulance and helicopter, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Two previous attacks at the airport this week killed four people and caused heavy damage to a Saudi commercial plane, Reuters said. UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg called the attacks “a grave escalation” which pose a serious threat to regional security, in a post on X. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the latest strike and said “attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law,” also writing on X. unknown content item - The civil war in Yemen flared up once again this summer and significantly intensified last month, after years of relative calm. Saudi Arabia has for 11 years tried to contain the conflict on its southern border through military force and diplomacy – first waging war with the Houthis, then pursuing peace talks with them and restoring diplomatic talks with their backer, Tehran. Despite the efforts, a series of miscalculations has left Riyadh exposed to further conflict in Yemen, experts say. Saudi Arabia ended its longstanding partnership with the UAE late last year over its backing of a rival force in Yemen, misjudged Trump’s willingness to back it if it needed support, and struggled to organize disintegrated armed factions fighting the Houthis. Now, Riyadh is trying to regain its footing by supporting its Yemeni partners in yet another campaign against the Houthis, an operation named “Yemen’s Dawn.” CNN’s Ibrahim Dahman, Michael Williams and Mostafa Salem contributed reporting. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.comThis article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/10/middleeast/riyadh-airport-saudi-houthis-intl
Musk agrees it’s time for Ukraine to find new leader
Earlier, the US leader stated that Ukraine should replace its president
Ukrainian attack on Bryansk Region kills one civilian, injures two others — governor
A kamikaze drone struck the village of Sluchok, seriously injuring a local resident
Kherson Region left without power due to technical malfunction in power grid
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Trump Signals Possible US Intervention in Yemen After Houthi Missile Strike Kills American in Saudi Arabi
A deadly missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport has intensified regional tensions, prompting President Donald Trump to consider joining Saudi military operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport Early Sunday, Saudi civil aviation authorities said that the latest attack on Riyadh’s international airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300, with some victims in critical condition, reported AP News. The dead included a U.S. citizen and nationals of Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Sudan. A missile struck an airport complex housing terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights, a regional official told The AP. The Saudi authorities and the Saudi-led coalition blamed the Iran-backed Houthis for the attack, calling the strike a "fully-fledged war crime" and vowing a firm response. The attack followed a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure after a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive against the rebels. Trump Weighs US Strikes Against Iran-Backed Houthis On Saturday, Trump said he was considering U.S. involvement in Saudi strikes against the rebels. "We may. We’re going to look at it," Trump told reporters. "We just found out about the recent attack. So we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly." He later said he planned to speak with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and said, "What happened in Saudi Arabia is not acceptable." Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the strike after confirming an American citizen had been killed. "These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now," he said. Iran, Houthis Escalate Attack Late Wednesday, Iran and Iran-aligned Houthi forces carried out separate attacks in the region, including an attack on a tanker near Qatar and Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia. The attacks threatened oil shipments near the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while Obsidian Risk Advisors Managing Principal Brett Erickson warned that disruptions to ship-to-ship oil transfers could severely affect regional oil flows. Saudi Arabia Weighed Houthi Offensive Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia explored a military offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen to secure the strategic Bab el-Mandeb shipping route as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted regional oil and shipping routes. Last month, Crown Prince reportedly sought U.S. military assistance, but Trump declined direct strikes and offered intelligence support. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.
Brandenburg delegation to visit Belarus, Russia to restore ties — BSW politician
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US lawmaker Luna calls her colleagues hypocrites for calling for arms supplies to Kiev
The member of Congress stated that Vladimir Zelensky is "intentionally stalling the peace talks"
Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government
Medical services in Taiz risk shutting down as fuel, medicines, and supplies run alarmingly low under Houthi blockade.
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US military jet strikes stern of commercial cargo ship 'without harming the crew', CENTCOM says.
Interest payments to IMF and World Bank to cost Ukraine $27.94 billion
Taking into account the principal debt and interest, Ukraine will have to pay the IMF and the World Bank $128.86 billion
Zelensky does not want to agree to settlement deal in Ukraine — Trump
The US president separately said he thinks that "Russia would like to make a deal," when asked about plans to send his representatives to Moscow for negotiations on Ukraine
Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says
Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani has said that a municipal initiative to stabilise goods prices and offset the impact of US sanctions will be extended nationwide. Zakani wrote on X that despite Trump and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s "economic war on Iranians", Tehran Municipality launched the “Zero-Inflation Initiative” to freeze essential goods prices for six months. "This economic shield is set to expand nationwide to counter US pressure," he said. On Thursday, Zakani wrote on X: "Our heartfelt belief is that we are in an all-out war and must do everything in our power to reduce the economic pressure on the people. "Zero inflation" is a shield against economic warfare so that people can have greater peace of mind in meeting their essential needs." The US launched Operation Economic Outcast in late August, seeking to totally isolate Iran from international trade.
Trump’s call to remove Zelensky reflects mood among Ukrainians — Russian legislator
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Expert names area with highest concentration of Ukrainian forces at Slavyansk, Kramatorsk
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Dmitriev calls Musk’s comment about Zelensky ‘tipping point’
Earlier, the entrepreneur said that Vladimir Zelensky had gone too far
IAEA talks with Russia, Ukraine on silence regime at Zaporozhye plant significant
Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina noted that the necessary repairs require safe conditions
US condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, which killed American — Rubio
The US secretary of state also condemned other recent attacks on Saudi Arabia
Facts drove Israel crazy
Facts drove Israel crazy (machine-translated headline from a Turkish-language source)
Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.
Number of Germans who change their minds about refusing military service grows
A representative of the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society told the RND editorial association that this occurred amid the conflict in Ukraine and changes in the security situation