Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia

• The claims came as warnings of impending attacks sounded in several Saudi provinces early on Thursday, with the Houthis promising to respond after accusing Riyadh of launching 54 air strikes over 12 hours.
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