Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat
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Flames and a large plume of black smoke were observed rising near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. Eyewitnesses reported the visual disturbance, though the specific cause of the fire remains officially unconfirmed at this time.
The incident occurred following overnight alerts issued by Saudi authorities warning of potential danger in the capital. These warnings mark the first such security notifications since the escalation of hostilities with the Houthi movement began in July.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on official Saudi security alerts and regional escalation context
Times of India (IN)Directly links the visual evidence to Houthi strikes
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