{
  "id": 13895314,
  "title": "The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong | Nesrine Malik",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-gulf-has-entered-a-new-era-of-instability-if-its-leaders-think-13895314",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/12/gulf-new-era-instability-alliances-houthi-rebels-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gulf finds itself in an era of unprecedented instability, a reality that defies the optimism of its leaders. The recent brutal assault by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, serves as a stark reminder of the region's turbulent state. The missile strike on King Khalid International Airport resulted in at least 13 deaths and 300 injuries, marking a significant escalation in a conflict that is spiraling out of control. This attack is the deadliest on any Gulf nation since the US and Israel initiated their war on Iran in February, a development that has left Saudi Arabia, a country not accustomed to such high casualty rates, in a state of shock and potential retaliation. Over the past year, the Gulf has experienced a gradual erosion of peace and security, a trend that has impacted pivotal nations such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE more profoundly than anticipated. While the death toll remains relatively low compared to other regions, the long-term consequences of this instability could be far more devastating than initially perceived. For leaders who may have relied on traditional alliances, this new landscape demands a radical reassessment of their strategies.",
  "summary": "The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imagines On Saturday, Houthi rebels launched a shocking and deadly attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh. At the time of writing, the missile strike on King Khalid international airport has killed at least 13 people and left 300 injured, marking a significant turn in a regional…",
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        "title": "The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong | Nesrine Malik",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-gulf-has-entered-a-new-era-of-instability-if-its-leaders-think",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:00:49.000Z"
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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."
}