{
  "id": 14040249,
  "title": "Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-capitals-airport-to-remain-shut-this-week-as-airlines-cancel-14040249",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T20:27:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/saudi-arabia-riyadh-airport-closed-attacks-6454251"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport will remain closed until Saturday due to a series of Houthi missile and drone attacks. These attacks, which have killed 14 people and injured over 300, have forced airlines to cancel flights. The Saudi civil aviation authority stated that the closure allows for necessary safety measures to be completed. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, including a ballistic missile strike on the airport itself. The disruption has led to major cancellations across Saudi airports, with 46.4 per cent of flights being cancelled. Airlines across Europe and Asia have also suspended services, with the Federal Aviation Administration advising US carriers to exercise caution. Analysts have warned that this level of sustained attack on civil aviation is unprecedented and requires a reevaluation of risk. The impact of the attacks extends beyond Saudi Arabia, potentially affecting global connections.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport following repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks that have killed 14 people and injured more than 300 others.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-capitals-airport-to-remain-shut-this-week-as-airlines-cancel",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:46:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Riyadh airport attack: US embassy issues fresh security alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-attack-us-embassy-issues-fresh-security-alert-for",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:29:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia signs four energy cooperation MoUs with Mongolia, Tanzania, Cyprus and Mauritius",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-signs-four-energy-cooperation-mous-with-mongolia",
        "published": "2026-10-12T16:51:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Saudi prince promises ‘equally serious’ response to Houthi deadly airport attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-prince-promises-equally-serious-response-to-houthi-deadly",
        "published": "2026-10-12T17:43:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}