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  "id": 15224566,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia executes five on terrorism charges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/saudi-arabia-executes-five-on-terrorism-charges-15224566",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T15:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-executes-five-on-terrorism-charges/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has executed five of its nationals on terrorism charges, according to Punch and Punch Nigeria. This brings the total number of death sentences carried out in the kingdom so far this year to 188.\n\nEgyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated on Saturday that Egypt is ready to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, noting that it is inconceivable for Cairo to stand by while the kingdom's security or stability is threatened. Al-Monitor reports that following these remarks, parliament announced an emergency session for Sunday. Sisi clarified at a graduation ceremony that Egypt is not looking to attack anyone, but is speaking only about defense.\n\nThe New Straits Times reports that Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including energy facilities and Riyadh’s international airport, have continued since the war in Yemen reignited in July. Gulf News notes that the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel within 10km of the Yemen border and all but essential travel to the rest of Saudi Arabia. The FCDO has specifically urged British nationals to stay away from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following a serious incident on October 10, 2026.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Over 13,000 violators of residency, labor and border laws arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/over-13-000-violators-of-residency-labor-and-border-laws-arrested-in",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:04:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Air India, Air India Express Extend Saudi Flight Suspension Until October 24 Amid Regional Tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/air-india-air-india-express-extend-saudi-flight-suspension-until",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:48:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi Arabia flight suspension until Oct 24 amid Houthi strikes: What airline said",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/air-india-air-india-express-extend-saudi-arabia-flight-suspension",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia executes five on terrorism charges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/saudi-arabia-executes-five-on-terrorism-charges",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:26:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}