{
  "id": 13836912,
  "title": "Houthi attacks hit Riyadh, Dammam airports as Saudi Arabia faces mounting security threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/houthi-attacks-hit-riyadh-dammam-airports-as-saudi-arabia-faces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/128234/houthi-attacks-hit-riyadh-dammam-airports-as-saudi-arabia-faces-mounting-security-threat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia faced mounting security threats on October 11, as the kingdom's main airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam were targeted by Houthi rebels. The attacks resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, causing significant material damage to airport facilities. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the incident, and air defenses intercepted a missile near Riyadh. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks, stating they were retaliation for what they called \"Saudi aggression.\" Despite the security concerns, major international events, including the 25th World Petroleum Congress and the Future Investment Initiative, were expected to proceed in the city.",
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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Saudi airport hit again as Riyadh set to host major events",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-airport-hit-again-as-riyadh-set-to-host-major-events",
        "published": "2026-10-11T23:27:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iran-war-live-riyadh-airport-hit-again-tehran-says-us-reply-inadequate",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "S. Korea Upgrades Saudi Arabia Travel Advisory after Houthi Attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/s-korea-upgrades-saudi-arabia-travel-advisory-after-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-12T01:18:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-israel-have-shared-interests-at-stake-houthi-escalation",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:20:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Watch: Moment deadly Houthi strike hits Riyadh's King Khaled Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/watch-moment-deadly-houthi-strike-hits-riyadhs-king-khaled-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:21:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}