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  "id": 12718979,
  "title": "GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/gcc-chief-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-abha-and-king-khalid-airports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/v6u3q16q4"
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  "account": "Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, vehemently denounced Houthi assaults on Abha and King Khalid airports in Saudi Arabia. The attacks, which claimed numerous lives and caused injuries, were described by Albudaiwi as a dangerous escalation and a clear breach of international laws and norms. He urged the international community to take strong and decisive action against such acts of terrorism. Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC member states' unity and full support for Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its security, stability, and sovereignty. He expressed solidarity with the Kingdom's efforts to protect its territory and citizens, and offered his condolences to the families of the victims, while hoping for a quick recovery for those injured.",
  "summary": "GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calling for firm international action against such acts.",
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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."
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