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$51 billion for peace? Houthis' hefty terms for ceasefire with Saudi Arabia

$51 billion for peace? Houthis' hefty terms for ceasefire with Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces towards the Madinah region, according to a statement from Saudi‑led coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al‑Malki posted on X on Thursday, November 5. The coalition said its air‑defence systems successfully neutralised the missile, while the country’s civil‑defence issued a potential danger warning near the strategic port of Yanbu. The interception prevented the missile from reaching the Madinah area.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in ‌Yemen said it destroyed a missile launched by the group towards Islam's holy city of ‌Medina

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    The kingdom asked the Iran-backed militants what it would take to make peace. The response: $51 billion.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    $51 billion for peace? Houthis' hefty terms for ceasefire with Saudi Arabia

    — India Today

Coverage arrived over 24 hours — first from The Siasat Daily, latest from The Hindu.

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