WorldSaudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi missile targeting Riyadh

Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh at dawn on Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition said. It added that attempts to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in Bisha, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu were thwarted. The interception followed emergency alerts across the kingdom, while Riyadh residents reported an explosion and black smoke near King Khalid International Airport.