The EU Council has approved the establishment of a support mission for Lebanon, confirming the European commitment to the country's stability, sovereignty and institutions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of the closure of Riyadh airport, after the attacks by the Houthis
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The EU Council adopted the decision establishing a European Union support mission to Lebanon (EUSM Lebanon), reiterating the EU's commitment to supporting the stability, sovereignty and state institutions of the country. The mission will have an initial mandate of three years and will contribute "to peace and security", support "the strengthening of state institutions" and promote lasting stability, in accordance with UN resolution 1701.
Yemen's Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have claimed responsibility for an attack on Riyadh's international airport which occurred after the Saudi-led coalition announced the shooting down of a missile over the capital on Monday evening, when several powerful explosions shook the Saudi capital, moments after a text message sent to residents' cell phones had signaled an air threat, an alarm later declared to have been dismissed by Saudi Civil Protection.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of the suspension of operations at Riyadh airport until 11pm Italian time on 17 October.
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