{
  "id": 13982842,
  "title": "Saudi says resilience tested, vows response after Houthi airport attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-says-resilience-tested-vows-response-after-houthi-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:12:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/saudi-says-resilience-tested-vows-response-after-houthi-airport-attacks/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia’s energy minister stated on Monday that the country’s resilience has been tested and vowed a serious response following a series of Houthi attacks on airports in Riyadh and Dammam. According to Punch and Al-Monitor, the attacks left 18 people dead. Saudi Information Minister Salman Al-Dosari condemned the Houthi strikes on civilians and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to development.\n\nPBS NewsHour reported that an initial probe indicated the Houthis first fired multiple drones to facilitate a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles reaching Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The Saudi Gazette noted that a strike on Saturday killed 12 people and injured 309 others.\n\nRiyadh Emir Prince Faisal bin Bandar visited civilians injured in the attacks at several hospitals in the capital on Monday. During these visits, the Prince conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while instructing healthcare officials to ensure all necessary medical services are provided to the injured.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Coalition detects drone, cruise missile threats targeting Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/coalition-detects-drone-cruise-missile-threats-targeting-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:10:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia faces more drone, missile attacks after Houthi’s fatal airport strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-faces-more-drone-missile-attacks-after-houthis-fatal",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:23:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Tensions mount after Houthis strike Saudi Arabia airport in Riyadh, killing 13, injuring hundreds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tensions-mount-after-houthis-strike-saudi-arabia-airport-in-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:53:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Security footage shows deadly Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport over weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/security-footage-shows-deadly-houthi-missile-attack-on-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:15:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Riyadh governor visits victims of Houthi attack on King Khalid airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-governor-visits-victims-of-houthi-attack-on-king-khalid-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Saudi says resilience tested, vows response after Houthi airport attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-says-resilience-tested-vows-response-after-houthi-airport-13986950",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:34:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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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