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Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia

Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as Egypt agrees to help defend the kingdom.

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PBS NewsHour World emphasized Regional Defense Coalition; Fox News World emphasized Civilian Disruption & Iran Threat.

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▸Egypt's top security body agreed to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks. — PBS NewsHour World

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▸Riyadh's iconic 99-story Kingdom Centre ordered workers to stay home amid the escalating Houthi attacks. — Fox News World
▸The attacks are described as Iranian-backed and raising fears of a widening Middle East conflict. — Fox News World

Houthi Attacks Rattle Saudi Arabia

Houthi missile and drone strikes disrupt business and daily life across Saudi Arabia in October 2026.

Left: Investor conference postponed; Egypt offers defense aid.

Right: Iconic Riyadh skyscraper evacuates amid drone fear.

Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery at Gemelli Hospital.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 11: Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday, October 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule.

Thursday: Pope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery

Sunday: Pope discharged four days post-surgery

Left: Surgeon says pope fit for Latin America tour.

Right: Operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, age 71.

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was struck by an SUV outside her Wangaratta office in a deliberate attack.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Independent Australian MP Helen Haines was critically injured when struck by a vehicle outside her office in rural Victoria.

Tuesday: Attack confirmed as deliberate by Prime Minister

Left: Nation stunned as MP reportedly loses leg.

Right: PM Albanese calls it a deliberate act.

Trump and Zelenskyy exchange public accusations over who is blocking a Ukraine peace deal.

Left: Trump is pressuring Kyiv, not Putin.

Right: Trump pushing Zelenskyy toward a deal.