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  "id": 15369756,
  "title": "'Don't stand on roof, balconies': India urges nationals in Saudi amid Houthi strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dont-stand-on-roof-balconies-india-urges-nationals-in-saudi-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T07:01:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/dont-stand-on-roof-balconies-india-urges-nationals-in-saudi-amid-houthi-strikes/articleshow/135025053.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's Indian embassy in Riyadh has advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to refrain from standing on rooftops or balconies due to the mounting security threats stemming from Iran-backed Houthi rebel strikes. Individuals are instructed to remain indoors, move to the nearest safe area within their buildings, and avoid windows and glass surfaces. People outside are urged to enter buildings or find shelter behind solid barriers. The embassy also advises against gathering in crowds and taking photographs. In case of a threat while driving, motorists should pull over at the roadside, away from elevated structures. Emergency assistance can be sought by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 998 elsewhere in the country. The advisory was issued following a deadly drone and missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in the death of an Indian national and injuries to several others.",
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