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  "title": "Washington orders all US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia: diplomatic source",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/washington-orders-all-us-embassy-staff-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:39:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445295/washington-orders-all-us-embassy-staff-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia-diplomatic-source"
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  "summary": "A diplomatic source told AFP on Wednesday that Washington has ordered all US embassy staff and their families to depart from Saudi Arabia. According to the source, families of embassy staff have also been ordered to leave Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates as the kingdom faces sustained attacks by Yemen’s Houthis.\n\nIn Jeddah, Saudi authorities have ordered an investigation into the collapse of a large, temporary water tank belonging to a private company. The incident occurred on Tuesday, causing a surge of water that reportedly damaged vehicles and surrounding property.\n\nPrince Khalid Al Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of the Mecca Region, has directed a committee of relevant authorities to investigate the causes of the collapse. The Mecca Governorate stated the committee will examine if safety regulations were followed and assess the structural safety of nearby facilities. Authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of material damage or an official casualty toll.",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/washington-orders-us-embassy-staff-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia-15951958",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia",
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