{
  "id": 13051954,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:37:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "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": "Saudi Arabia's coalition in Yemen has vowed to \"punish\" Houthi rebels following attacks on the kingdom's airports that killed three people and injured 36. The UAE expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia over the strikes. Syria rejected claims it requested assistance from Riyadh in combating the Houthis. President Donald Trump stated the US would refrain from launching attacks on Iran ahead of the November midterm elections, while emphasizing ongoing productive talks with Tehran. In the UAE, Elon Musk's Boring Company reached an agreement to investigate the possibility of constructing underground transport and utility tunnels in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, the UAE plans to decriminalize attempted suicide under revisions to its 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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      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}