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The World in Brief from The Economist
Missile attack on Riyadh; NATO endorses Greenland deal, and more
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Houthi rebels said they had attacked Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, “with a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones”; NATO said the agreement between America and Denmark over Greenland would “help advance security, stability and co-operation” in the region.
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