{
  "id": 13000650,
  "title": "Explosions rock Riyadh airport as Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/explosions-rock-riyadh-airport-as-yemens-houthis-claim-missile-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T01:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/128109/explosions-rock-riyadh-airport-as-yemens-houthis-claim-missile-attack"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was struck by several explosions on Thursday, causing flights to be halted and passengers to evacuate the terminal, according to a witness. The Yemen-based Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that a ballistic missile had hit the airport and inflicted damage. However, no evidence was provided to back up their claim, while Saudi authorities had not yet commented on the matter. Firefighters and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene, as smoke could be seen billowing from the blast. Departing flights were grounded, and travelers were ordered to leave their checked luggage behind as they exited the airport. The full impact of the incident and the number of flights affected were not immediately known at the time of the report. The incident unfolded in the midst of heightened tensions in the region, involving Iran-backed armed groups and countries opposed to them.",
  "summary": "SEVERAL explosions were heard in Riyadh on Thursday, including a major blast at King Khalid International Airport that disrupted flights and prompted passengers to evacuate, a witness said. AP reported on Frida that Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels ...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Houthis claim fresh attack on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/houthis-claim-fresh-attack-on-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-08T22:08:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Watch: At least one plane severely damaged as Houthis claim third Riyadh airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/watch-at-least-one-plane-severely-damaged-as-houthis-claim-third",
        "published": "2026-10-08T23:30:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}