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Houthi Strikes Shut Riyadh Airport; 14 Dead, Travel Warnings Issued

What it means

Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports killed 14 people and injured over 300 in under a week. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport suspended operations after Terminal 4 was hit.

Why it matters

The deadliest attacks on Saudi soil in over a decade escalate the Yemen war, forcing airlines off a key Saudi air route and prompting Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman to vow a response.

How it affects you

Australia and New Zealand warn against travel to Saudi Arabia, Germany's economic minister is stranded in Riyadh, and airlines have abandoned a Saudi flight path, disrupting international routes and schedules.

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