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  "id": 13563067,
  "title": "12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport, GACA confirms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/12-killed-309-injured-in-attack-on-riyadh-airport-gaca-confirms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T22:37:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665290/saudi-arabia/12-killed-309-injured-in-riyadh-airport-attack-saudi-aviation-authority-confirms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Early Sunday, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. The fatalities comprised four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis, and one individual each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.\n\nConcerning the injured, GACA stated that several individuals were in critical condition. All those affected are receiving medical treatment at hospitals. GACA expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery.\n\nThe attack also caused property damage, though assessments of its extent were still underway. Following the incident, King Khalid International Airport temporarily suspended its operations while authorities evaluated the damage and ensured the safety of the airport facilities.\n\nInitially, GACA reported that multiple people had been injured, with the complete casualty count still being ascertained. The suspension of airport operations was deemed necessary to allow emergency teams and relevant agencies to conduct comprehensive safety assessments and maintain the security of passengers, staff, and civil aviation infrastructure.\n\nThis latest assault occurred just two days after three Saudi nationals were killed and several others injured in two separate incidents on Thursday at the same airport.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced early Sunday that 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.GACA confirmed that the fatalities included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis, and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.The authority said…",
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        "published": "2026-10-10T16:52:12.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-10T16:54:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "Many wounded as missile strikes Riyadh airport in latest attack on Saudi Arabia",
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        "published": "2026-10-10T18:01:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Several injured, flights cancelled after second attack on Saudi airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/several-injured-flights-cancelled-after-second-attack-on-saudi-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-10T19:26:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/us-tightens-saudi-travel-warning-after-reported-attack-on-riyadh",
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        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/riyadh-airport-halts-ops-after-attack-leaves-several-injured",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "published": "2026-10-10T22:15:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "At least 12 dead, over 300 wounded in attack on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/at-least-12-dead-over-300-wounded-in-attack-on-riyadh-airport",
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