Explosions Heard in Riyadh Following Houthi Attacks; Pope Appeals for End to Yemen Hostilities

Three explosions were reported in the Saudi capital Riyadh after residents received alerts for a "hostile aerial threat," as Houthi attacks continue to strike the kingdom. Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for military operations using ballistic missiles and drones against airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Pope Leo XIV appealed for an end to hostilities in Yemen, expressing concern over the grave humanitarian situation, particularly in Taiz, where populations suffer from lack of food, water, and medical care due to fighting and road closures.