Saudi-coalition

Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait as the kingdom faced renewed attacks for a third consecutive day. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, said one missile was fired toward Riyadh and two toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. All three were intercepted and destroyed. Residents of Riyadh reported powerful explosions on Monday night shortly...

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing the group as “misbehaving very badly” and warning that Washington was considering its response. Asked whether the attacks were intensifying in connection with the US midterm elections, Trump said, “I don’t know how it affects the election. I don’t take that into account.” He added, “I just know Iran will never have a nuclear weapon... They’re never going to have a nuclea...