{
  "id": 13923255,
  "title": "US warns of fresh attacks on Saudi airports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/us-warns-of-fresh-attacks-on-saudi-airports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:50:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-warns-of-fresh-attacks-on-saudi-airports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert warning of potential attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. It urged travelers to exercise extreme caution due to the risk of flight cancellations and airspace closures. The mission advised US citizens to check their departure status directly with their airlines and the airports, and consider alternative transportation options such as private cars, trains, and buses. Special authorization was required for US government employees working in Saudi Arabia to use the mentioned airports, and they were also prohibited from traveling within 20 miles of the Yemen border. The alert also mentioned that special authorization was required for travel to certain provinces and cities, including Jizan, Asir, Najran, Qatif, Yanbu, and Taif. Consular services remained available to US citizens. The latest attack on King Khalid International Airport on October 10 resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, while a separate attack on October 11 left one dead and 11 injured.",
  "summary": "The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has warned of fresh attacks on airports in Riyadh and Dammam, urging travellers to exercise extreme caution. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-warns-of-fresh-attacks-on-saudi-airports/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "US warns of fresh attacks on Saudi airports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/us-warns-of-fresh-attacks-on-saudi-airports-13923305",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:50:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
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