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  "title": "Asian Tour postpone Saudi International after Riyadh attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/asian-tour-postpone-saudi-international-after-riyadh-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T05:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/asian-tour-postpone-saudi-international-after-riyadh-attacks-6465116"
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  "account": "On October 16, the Asian Tour unexpectedly canceled its Saudi International tournament due to a recent attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The event, which was scheduled to take place from November 18 to 21 at the Riyadh Golf Club, was deemed too risky to proceed following the Houthi movement's ongoing attacks on Saudi targets. Yemen's Houthi militia has been launching ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi airports, ports, and oil installations, leading to the death of at least 12 people and injuries to over 300 in a recent assault on the capital. Asian Tour Commissioner Cho Minn Thant expressed disappointment at the decision, stating, \"The $5 million flagship event, which is sponsored by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), was scheduled to take place at Riyadh Golf Club from November 18 to 21.\" Despite this setback, the Asian Tour remains optimistic about hosting the event in the future.",
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