{
  "id": 13710988,
  "title": "EU’s Kaja Kallas condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as ‘appalling act of terror’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/eus-kaja-kallas-condemns-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-as-appalling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:07:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665302/saudi-arabia/eus-kaja-kallas-condemns-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-as-appalling-act-of-terror"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has vehemently denounced the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, branding it an \"appalling act of terror.\" In an X post, Kallas emphasized that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unjustifiable. \"The Houthi attack on Riyadh's international airport is an appalling act of terror. There can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure,\" she stated. Kallas affirmed the EU's unity with Saudi Arabia, expressing deep sorrow for the victims and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. She also revealed that she is in close communication with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amid the region's rising tensions. Kallas further highlighted the need for enhanced coordination between the EU's Red Sea naval operation Aspides and the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition, stressing the importance of bolstered maritime security.",
  "summary": "BRUSSELS — European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing it as an “appalling act of terror” and reaffirming the EU’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In a statement posted on X, Kallas denounced attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing that such violence could not be justified.…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Flagrant violation of int'l law': World leaders rally behind Riyadh after Houthi airport strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/flagrant-violation-of-intl-law-world-leaders-rally-behind-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:54:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Riyadh airport attack: Death toll, flight disruption and US response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-attack-death-toll-flight-disruption-and-us-response",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:10:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "EU chief condemns deadliest Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as 'dangerous escalation'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/eu-chief-condemns-deadliest-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-as",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:15:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "African Union condemns Riyadh airport attack that killed 12, injured 309",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/african-union-condemns-riyadh-airport-attack-that-killed-12-injured",
        "published": "2026-10-11T09:26:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-condemns-deadly-houthi-attack-on-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:07:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "Western leaders slam Houthi attack on Riyadh airport, warn citizens to stay away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/western-leaders-slam-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-warn-citizens-to",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:43:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-attack-another-dangerous-moment-in-already-tense",
        "published": "2026-10-11T11:32:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}