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Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drone over Medina; Houthis deny attack • Oct. 30, 2026, 4:36 PM ET (Straits Times)
Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:19 PM ET (AP)

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Medina, Saudi Arabia: Prophet's Mosque
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Prophet's Mosque
The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, with its green dome and tall minarets illuminated at dusk as people walk across the expansive marble courtyard.
The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, with its green dome and tall minaret, as people walk across the marble courtyard.
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