Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia, as missile and drone threats continue to fuel tensions along the Saudi-Yemen border. The Saudi-led coalition says the missile threat was traced to areas including Sanaa, Saada and Amran in Yemen and has vowed continued operations against Houthi missile capabilities and launch sites. Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception as cross-border attacks intensify, with Jazan and Najran also coming under reported missile and drone attacks. Three people were reportedly injured and material damage was reported following the attacks, adding to concerns over a widening security crisis along the kingdom’s southern border. WATCH

President Donald Trump has triggered fresh controversy after appearing to confuse India with Brazil while discussing presidential elections, vote counts and the pace of announcing results. Trump claimed that around 125 million people voted in an Indian presidential election and contrasted what he described as rapid results in India with the weeks-long counting process seen in the United States. The remarks have drawn scrutiny because India does not elect its president through a direct nationwide popular vote. The Indian presidential election is conducted through an electoral college comprising elected members of Parliament and state legislatures, making Trump’s description of a 125-million-vote presidential contest inaccurate. WATCH