Loud Blast Heard at Riyadh Airport Amid Houthi Missile Escalation

A loud explosion was heard at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday amid a fresh escalation in missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi group, two days after a strike reportedly killed three people.

Five people wounded in the latest airport attack are receiving intensive care, while several airlines, including Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, cancelled flights to the capital.

Air India extended the suspension of its Riyadh flights until October 15, 2026, offering full refunds to affected passengers amid the evolving regional security situation.