{
  "id": 13051462,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia to 'punish' Houthis, Trump rules out Iran attack and Musk's Boring Company signs Abu Dhabi deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/saudi-arabia-to-punish-houthis-trump-rules-out-iran-attack-and-musks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:37:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/09/saudi-arabia-to-punish-houthis-trump-rules-out-iran-attack-and-musks-boring-company-signs-abu-dhabi-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has vowed to \"punish\" Houthi rebels following attacks on the kingdom's airports that resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries. The United Arab Emirates has condemned the strikes and expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Syria has denied reports that Riyadh requested its assistance in supporting the kingdom against the Houthis. President Donald Trump has stated that the US will not launch attacks on Iran before the November midterm elections, despite engaging in \"productive discussions\" with Tehran. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Boring Company has signed an agreement with the UAE to explore the development of underground transport and utility tunnels in Abu Dhabi. Finally, the United Arab Emirates is set to decriminalize attempted suicide under amendments to the country's Crimes and Penalties Law.",
  "summary": "In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen vows to “punish” the Houthi rebels after attacks on airports in the kingdom killed three people and injured 36. The UAE has condemned the strikes and emphasised its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Syria denies reports that Riyadh asked Damascus to send troops to support the kingdom against the Houthis. Meanwhile,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/trump-plans-to-honour-microsofts-ceo-after-vance-drops-h-1b-visa",
        "published": "2026-10-08T18:06:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia to 'punish' Houthis, Trump rules out Iran attack and Musk's Boring Company signs Abu Dhabi deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/saudi-arabia-to-punish-houthis-trump-rules-out-iran-attack-and-musks-13051954",
        "published": "2026-10-09T06:37:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}