PodcastThe World in Brief from The EconomistOctober 12, 2026
Houthis attack Riyadh airport; Trump’s “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, and more
Trump's unilaterally announced Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" surprised Zelensky even as fighting and alleged Russian assassination plots against European defense executives continue.
- Riyadh airport attacked twice: A second missile hit King Khalid International Airport a day after a Houthi attack killed at least 13 and injured 300+, suspending operations.
- Trump's ceasefire claim disputed: Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine via Truth Social; Zelensky said it was "news to me" but would support it if Russia did too.
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