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  "title": "Middle East conflict: Houthis strike Yemen's presidential palace, US issues new Iran sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/middle-east-conflict-houthis-strike-yemens-presidential-palace-us",
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  "published": "2026-10-16T03:45:42.000Z",
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  "summary": "Oil edges lower in Asian trade, Brent holds above $105 Oil prices fell in early on Friday, with Brent crude remaining above $105 a barrel as markets weighed persistent threats to Middle Eastern supplies against plans to release more emergency oil reserves . Brent crude was quoted at $105.50 a barrel, down 45 cents, or 0.42%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 53 cents, or 0.54%, to…",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iran accuses Britain of playing a 'destructive role', fueling insecurity in the Middle East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iran-accuses-britain-of-playing-a-destructive-role-fueling-insecurity",
        "published": "2026-10-16T00:11:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Oil prices top US$105 as Middle East supply risks mount",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/oil-prices-top-us-105-as-middle-east-supply-risks-mount",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Middle East latest: Saudi coalition releases footage of Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/middle-east-latest-saudi-coalition-releases-footage-of-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-16T04:07:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Yemen: Houthi attack on presidential palace kills 4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/yemen-houthi-attack-on-presidential-palace-kills-4",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:05:48.000Z"
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