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  "id": 13550746,
  "title": "Saudi aviation authority reports 12 killed in Houthi attack on King Khalid airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/saudi-aviation-authority-reports-12-killed-in-houthi-attack-on-king",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T21:51:54.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "account": "An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries, according to the Saudi aviation authority. The incident occurred on October 10, 2026, targeting the airport in Riyadh. Among the 12 fatalities were two Saudi citizens, eight Bangladeshis, one American, and one Egyptian. The casualties also included a Sudanese, an American, an Egyptian, a Ukrainian, a Syrian, a Palestinian, and a Saudi national. The authority reported that 309 people sustained injuries, with 12 Sudanese, one American, one Egyptian, one Ukrainian, one Syrian, one Palestinian, and one Saudi citizen among them. Medical professionals are providing necessary care to the wounded, some of whom are in critical condition. The General Authority of Civil Aviation has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and hopes for the injured's swift recovery. They are currently assessing the extent of the material damages caused by the attack.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority says 12 people were killed and 309 injured in the Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.",
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      },
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] Attack on Saudi airport leaves 12 dead, dozens wounded",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/updated-attack-on-saudi-airport-leaves-12-dead-dozens-wounded",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:15:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/trump-weighs-joining-the-fight-against-houthis-after-saudi-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:24:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/trump-weighs-joining-the-fight-against-houthis-after-saudi-airport-13556431",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:24:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Attack on Saudi airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300: authorities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/attack-on-saudi-airport-killed-12-and-wounded-more-than-300",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:33:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Iran live updates: 12 killed, 300 injured at 'brutal' attack on Saudi airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/iran-live-updates-12-killed-300-injured-at-brutal-attack-on-saudi",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:35:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/at-least-12-killed-more-than-300-hurt-in-strike-on-saudi-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:51:34.000Z"
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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."
}