{
  "id": 15009966,
  "title": "Syria condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, pledges solidarity during Riyadh talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/syria-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-pledges-solidarity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T17:29:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665477/saudi-arabia/syria-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-during-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-riyadh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIYADH — Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani denounced the Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia and affirmed Syria's solidarity with the Kingdom during discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on Friday. The two ministers deliberated on regional happenings as Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia intensified. Al-Shaibani firmly condemned the attacks and pledged support for the Kingdom. Both parties emphasized that Saudi Arabia's and Syria's security are central to Arab national security, stressing the significance of ongoing coordination and cooperation to preserve regional stability. The meeting also examined bilateral ties between the two nations and brainstormed methods to enhance cooperation in diverse fields. The talks underscored the two countries' dedication to improved coordination on regional security challenges amidst existing regional tensions.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed his country's solidarity with the Kingdom during talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on Friday.The two ministers discussed regional developments amid escalating Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, with Al-Shaibani expressing Syria's firm condemnation…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Riyadh to host Saudi Media Forum in February 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/riyadh-to-host-saudi-media-forum-in-february-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:32:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi forces foil 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/saudi-forces-foil-20-houthi-attacks-on-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:40:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}