Explosion heard at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, airport evacuated

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A powerful explosion was heard on Saturday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Saudi authorities did not comment on the incident, and airport representatives advised passengers to verify travel information with their airlines before proceeding, noting the event follows the announcement that three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed in attacks the day before, and that three people were killed in Houthi attacks on two Saudi airports on 6 and 7 October.

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