{
  "id": 13669859,
  "title": "UN chief condemns attack on Saudi airport, demands end to strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/un-chief-condemns-attack-on-saudi-airport-demands-end-to-strikes-13669859",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/un-chief-condemns-attack-on-saudi-airport-demands-end-to-strikes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 10, 2026, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, condemned a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The attack, carried out by the Houthis, resulted in the death of 12 people and injuries to hundreds of civilians. Guterres issued a statement strongly denouncing the incident, emphasizing that such attacks violate international law and must cease immediately. The statement was made available on the United Nations Secretary-General’s official website. Earlier reports indicated that the blast at the Saudi airport injured several individuals and led to evacuations from certain areas of the facility. The incident has prompted international condemnation, with various governments and officials expressing concern over civilian casualties and the safety of Saudi Arabia’s aviation infrastructure.",
  "summary": "UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned a deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh which reportedly killed 12 people Read More: https://punchng.com/un-chief-condemns-attack-on-saudi-airport-demands-end-to-strikes/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "India condemns ‘dastardly attack’ on Saudi Arabia airport that killed 12; Pakistan calls Houthi strikes ‘heinous’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/india-condemns-dastardly-attack-on-saudi-arabia-airport-that-killed",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:12:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UN chief condemns attack on Saudi airport, demands end to strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/un-chief-condemns-attack-on-saudi-airport-demands-end-to-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:24:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "A dozen killed in Saudi Arabian airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/a-dozen-killed-in-saudi-arabian-airport-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:46:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "A dozen killed in Saudi Arabian airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/a-dozen-killed-in-saudi-arabian-airport-attack-13683070",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:46:41.000Z"
      }
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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."
}