{
  "id": 14086040,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia braces for further Houthi attacks as Riyadh projects normalcy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-arabia-braces-for-further-houthi-attacks-as-riyadh-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T01:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128275/saudi-arabia-braces-for-further-houthi-attacks-as-riyadh-projects-normalcy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia is on high alert following a series of Houthi strikes that have disrupted aviation, resulted in civilian casualties, and sparked concerns of potential US intervention. Despite the security threats, life in the kingdom appears to be proceeding normally, according to the Saudi Information Minister Salman Al-Dosari. He assured the public that the kingdom is ready for various eventualities, not just the possibility of an attack.\n\nRiyadh has faced repeated Houthi attacks in recent days, with strikes on King Khalid International Airport over two consecutive days causing temporary suspensions to operations. Despite this, the World Petroleum Congress opened in the Saudi capital on Sunday, drawing international participants and expected to conclude on Thursday.\n\nSaudi Arabia has been targeted five times by five Houthi attacks since October 5, resulting in 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks have caused property damage and disrupted air traffic. This escalation comes amid rising military tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis since July, including strikes on civil aviation facilities and energy infrastructure.\n\nThe Houthis have threatened retaliation against the United States if Washington intervenes in the Yemen conflict. They urged workers at Saudi oil facilities and airports to avoid the sites, which they now consider legitimate targets. Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government against the Houthis since March 2015.",
  "summary": "SAUDI Arabia is preparing for all possible scenarios following repeated Houthi attacks, while insisting daily life remains normal despite mounting security threats and disruption to air travel. Saudi Information Minister Salman Al-Dosari said the kin...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia vows retaliation after deadly Houthi airport strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-vows-retaliation-after-deadly-houthi-airport-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-12T23:28:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "The hard-to-stop Houthi missiles that might make Trump think twice about helping Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-hard-to-stop-houthi-missiles-that-might-make-trump-think-twice",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:19:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "The hard-to-stop Houthi missiles that might make Trump think twice about helping Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-hard-to-stop-houthi-missiles-that-might-make-trump-think-twice-14076237",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:19:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "How did Houthi missiles travel over 1,000km and breach Saudi air defences in deadly Riyadh airport attacks?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-did-houthi-missiles-travel-over-1-000km-and-breach-saudi-air",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "176 ministers and Islamic leaders from over 70 countries condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/176-ministers-and-islamic-leaders-from-over-70-countries-condemn",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:15:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}