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Did the Houthis really attempt an attack on Riyadh and what evidence was reported?

Daria Albinger 0:03
Houthi say they stage an attack on Saudi Arabia. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. Houthi rebels in Yemen say they tried attacking Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, with crews and ballistic missiles as well as drones. Fox is Stephanie Bennett with details.
Stephanie Bennett 0:24
Now flames and a large plume of black smoke near Kinkalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh. Tracking website Flight Radar 24 reported major issues, including long delays. Кросса Капіта, а резидент hearing loud explosions.
Daria Albinger 0:45
The attempted attack follows days of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have been acting as proxies for Iran. There are now less than two months to go until the midterm elections, and Democratics are beginning to hone in on affordability as they try to retake the House and the Senate.

How are the upcoming midterm elections influencing Democratic and Republican messaging on affordability?

Daria Albinger 1:03
Fox's Chad programs on Capitol Hill.
Chad Pergram 1:05
Some Republicans are frank about the party's prospects this fall. Democrats are stumping on the cost of living. Republicans are touting last year's big, beautiful bill. But some Republicans say voters ask, What have you done for me lately? There's doubt about a cohesive message from either party. But another issue is emerging. GOP Ohio Senator John Husted tried to pass legislation controlling utility rates. For those living close to data centers, redirecting the expenses to big tech. But Democrats blocked that.

Why are gas and diesel prices soaring to record highs across the United States?

Daria Albinger 1:48
Gas prices have been rising and diesel prices even more so. The triple A pegging the national average for a gallon now at six dollars and forty six cents. America's listening Fox News. The power grid in Cuba has collapsed again, leaving millions without electricity. There, more from Fox's John Scott.
Unknown 2:08
Friday's nationwide blackout is at least the sixth time this year that island has lost power. Cuban officials say transmission lines failed in the western part of the country, triggering the collapse. A US oil blockade has worsened the impact of existing fuel shortages and antiquated equipment.

What caused the repeated nationwide blackouts in Cuba and how is the U.S. oil blockade affecting the crisis?

Daria Albinger 2:31
Sixth time this year that the island has lost power. The Democratic Republic of Congo is vaccinating frontline health workers against the fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history. The drive is using an emergency vaccine to slow the deadly virus. It's already claimed over thirty, six hundred lives. The President is among the world leaders who will convene in New York next week for the U.S. One general assembly.
Madeline Rivera 2:57
President Trump is expected to repeat his calls that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week. Despite the war, the State Department has allowed a core Iranian delegation to attend the event. Iranian President Masud Pazeshkian is reportedly one of the officials who has been granted a visa, but a senior administration official did not say whether there will be any meetings between the US and Iran.

What key issues will be addressed at the UN General Assembly, including Iran's nuclear stance and China's role?

Madeline Rivera 3:21
The General Assembly Assembly comes against the backdrop of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to DC. China's relationship with Iran is under the spotlight. China is accused of propping up Iran's war machine by buying its oil, supplying the regime with weapons and even intelligence that's helping to target US troops, allegedly.
Daria Albinger 3:40
That's Fox's Madeline Rivera. A Royal Caribbean cruise ship bound for New Jersey has been delayed after two passengers, including a seven year old child, were medically evacuated in critical condition. The oasis of the seas was held up in the Bahamas. I'm Daria Albinger. This is Fox News.

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