Houthis Kill Three at Saudi Airports, Singapore Haze Persists Before F1 and Hormuz Attacks Hit a War-High

Headline news for October 8, 2026:  Houthis attack two Saudi international airports with three people killed and thirty-six wounded at King Khalid International in Riyadh and Abha airport as Yemen fighting escalates sharply. Singapore's PSI remains in the unhealthy range across all regions one day before the Formula One weekend begins. Hormuz tanker attacks hit their highest weekly count since the war began.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

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