Saudi Arabia has intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh in a pre-dawn operation, as cross-border attacks by the Iran-backed group intensify. The missile was brought down shortly after 4 am, with Saudi air defences moving to neutralise the incoming threat. Saudi military spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception but did not disclose the missile’s origin or its intended target. WATCH

India is seeking urgent answers after reports emerged of 14 Indian nationals being aboard a yacht caught up in an incident off Yemen’s coast. The Indian Embassy is in touch with multiple parties to establish the facts surrounding the October 22 incident, as conflicting claims from the region leave key questions unanswered. Houthi forces have alleged that Saudi forces targeted the yacht near Yuqar Island in the Red Sea and claimed that rescue efforts were underway. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with Indian authorities working to verify the available information and ensure the safety of all nationals reportedly on board. WATCH