Riyadh shifts schools to remote learning for a week

Riyadh's schools have been forced to switch to remote learning for an entire week, according to emails sent to parents. The Saudi Arabian government has not provided an official reason for this sudden decision. The move comes amid increased tensions in the Gulf region and a series of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.

Parents expressed frustration over the lack of transparency, stating that they were caught off guard by the decision. Another parent noted that it is a last-minute change that leaves families in the dark about the reasons behind it. The announcement follows a day when the Saudi-led coalition claimed they had intercepted drones and ballistic missiles targeting the kingdom.

These strikes are the latest in a string of escalating attacks from the Houthis since July, when a peace deal broke down and the conflict spread throughout the Middle East. The UN Security Council has condemned the escalating violence, highlighting the harm it has caused to civilians, including women and children.