{
  "id": 12369663,
  "title": "ASEAN conference condemns Houthi attacks on Mecca and Medina, praises Saudi efforts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/asean-conference-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-mecca-and-medina-praises",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:44:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/ikjkl6the"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 4th ASEAN conference held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, denounced Houthi drone and missile attacks on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, alongside supporting Saudi Arabia's role in uniting Muslim nations. Attended by approximately 130 scholars, researchers, and Islamic figures from both Saudi Arabia and ASEAN countries, the conference concluded with a communiqué emphasizing the importance of moderation in Islam, warning against extremism, and urging Muslims to uphold justice, mercy, and benevolence. The conference commended Saudi Arabia's leadership in fostering global solidarity and praised King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their patronage of the event. Participants also highlighted the need for scholars and preachers to promote authentic Islamic teachings and utilize modern technology in spreading faith.",
  "summary": "The fourth ASEAN conference in Phnom Penh condemned Houthi attacks on Mecca and Medina and commended Saudi Arabia's leadership in uniting Muslims.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-10-06T06:16:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Kuwait condemns continued Houthi attacks on Makkah and Madinah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kuwait-condemns-continued-houthi-attacks-on-makkah-and-madinah",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:32:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}