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Saudi under siege: Houthis attack airport

October 12, 2026
Saudi under siege: Houthis attack airport

This weekend, Yemeni rebels struck Saudi Arabia’s international airport in the deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab country since the Iran war began in February. Our correspondent reports from Riyadh. How European manufacturers are adjusting to high energy prices and war. And the revival of writing by hand.

Guests and host:

  • Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
  • Guy Scriven, global business writer
  • Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

  • Saudi Arabia, Houthis, Yemen, Riyadh airport
  • European carmakers, energy prices, tariffs
  • Cursive, handwriting

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