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  "id": 15365391,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia executes five over terrorism-related offences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-arabia-executes-five-over-terrorism-related-offences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:10:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/18/saudi-arabia-executes-five-over-terrorism-related-offences/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has executed five men in the Eastern Province on Saturday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The five individuals, identified as Mohammed Al Zaher, Ali Al Sheikh, Hassan Al Faraj, Reda Al Abu Abdullah, and Ali Al Rabih, were found guilty of joining a foreign terrorist organisation, repeatedly attacking security personnel and vehicles, possessing weapons, and providing financial and other support for attacks inside the kingdom. The verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and a royal order was issued for the executions, which are seen as a demonstration of the government's commitment to security, justice, and the enforcement of Islamic law.",
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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."
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