Saudi forces claim to intercept 10 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi forces say 10 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis intercepted The Saudi-led coalition said on Sunday that it had intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards the kingdom's southern region.File photo of vehicles moving along a main street in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. (Photo for representation) (AFP)"Interception and destruction of 10 ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards the southern region," the coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki said in a post on X, news agency AFP reported.Explosions were also reportedly heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Sunday, as the kingdom was due to reopen Riyadh international airport despite repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthis.Earlier in the day, Saudi civil defence authorities issued emergency alerts for Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait. Minutes later, the authorities announced that the danger had passed.Two drones and a ballistic missile were also launched towards Riyadh, and a cruise missile towards the southern city of Khamis Mushait, the authorities said, Reuters reported. Deep DiveFollow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreSaudi ArabiaYemenMiddle-eastGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.