Attack at Riyadh airport injures several, halts operations

Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were suspended following an attack that resulted in several injuries, according to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority. The incident occurred as the kingdom's primary international gateway grappled with heightened security concerns. Authorities confirmed that multiple individuals sustained injuries in the incident but did not immediately provide additional details regarding the nature of the attack or the total number of casualties. The suspension of operations disrupted air traffic at one of the region's busiest hubs, affecting both domestic and international flights. This marks the second attack at the facility within a seven-day period, intensifying concerns about security measures at critical infrastructure in the Saudi capital. The Civil Aviation Authority said operations would resume once security assessments were completed, though no timeline was provided for the reopening of the airport.