{
  "id": 14202514,
  "title": "Saudi-led coalition warns of imminent Sanaa operation as Houthis threaten Riyadh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-led-coalition-warns-of-imminent-sanaa-operation-as-houthis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:33:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-led-coalition-warns-of-imminent-sanaa-operation-as-houthis-threaten-riyadh-1.500708990"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi militia has warned civilians in Sanaa to evacuate due to intensifying threats and cross-border attacks. Major General Turki Al Malki, a coalition spokesman, announced that civilians would be evacuated from the Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa before a \"special operation.\" Military spokesperson of Ansar Allah, the Houthi militia, claimed they have already issued evacuation warnings to employees and civilians near Aramco facilities. In a separate development, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying three drones north of Riyadh, amid ongoing attacks attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi militia. The Houthi militias have threatened Saudi airports, military installations, and oil facilities, vowing to attack Riyadh and claiming attacks on King Khalid International Airport. Saudi authorities have suspended operations at the airport until October 17, affecting international flights. The escalation follows a series of deadly missile and drone attacks on Riyadh's international airport, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 300. The coalition also intercepted a ballistic missile headed towards Riyadh, while residents reported explosions after receiving an aerial threat warning. Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond to attacks on its territory, and the coalition continues operations against Houthi military positions and missile-launching facilities in Yemen.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi militia has issued an evacuation warning to civilians in Sanaa. The coalition ordered civilians to evacuate the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa for their safety, as cross-border attacks and threats of retaliation intensified. Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al Malki said civilians would be warned to leave the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Saudi-Led Coalition Says Three Drones Intercepted, Destroyed North Of Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/world-saudi-led-coalition-says-three-drones-intercepted-destroyed",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:54:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Saudi military says it intercepted three drones north of Riyadh amid tensions with Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-military-says-it-intercepted-three-drones-north-of-riyadh-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:05:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says intercepted three drones north of Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-led-coalition-says-intercepted-three-drones-north-of-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:25:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Coalition Forces intercept 3 drones north of Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/coalition-forces-intercept-3-drones-north-of-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:28:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Saudi-Led Coalition Says Intercepted 3 Drones Near Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/saudi-led-coalition-says-intercepted-3-drones-near-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:02:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "French embassy in Riyadh tells citizens to avoid Saudi airports targeted by Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/french-embassy-in-riyadh-tells-citizens-to-avoid-saudi-airports",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:51:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}