{
  "id": 16017514,
  "title": "Egypt condemns attack on King Fahd Airport in Dammam as violation of international law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/egypt-condemns-attack-on-king-fahd-airport-in-dammam-as-violation-of",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T08:20:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/603pk7nbf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt vehemently denounced the attack on King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of two civilians and inflicted injuries on others, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law. The Egyptian government has firmly declared its disapproval of the incident, which was characterized as indiscriminate and irresponsible, targeting air navigation, civilian facilities, and individuals. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt reiterated its unequivocal opposition to such actions, cautioning that they only serve to exacerbate the crisis, deepen tensions, and jeopardize regional stability. The country also emphasized its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and its leadership in safeguarding the Kingdom's territory and citizens, asserting that the security of Saudi Arabia is a crucial component of both Arab and Egyptian national security.",
  "summary": "Egypt strongly condemned the attack on King Fahd Airport in Dammam, which killed two civilians and injured others, calling it a breach of international law.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/us-orders-diplomats-to-depart-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:10:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "US pulls staff from Saudi Arabia, UAE's Nusseibeh in UN race, and Middle East oil exports recover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/us-pulls-staff-from-saudi-arabia-uaes-nusseibeh-in-un-race-and-middle",
        "published": "2026-10-22T05:33:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport resumes operations after attack kills two, injures eight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/saudi-arabias-dammam-airport-resumes-operations-after-attack-kills",
        "published": "2026-10-22T07:15:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/indian-national-among-two-killed-in-saudi-arabias-dammam-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-22T07:36:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Gold prices in Saudi Arabia fall on Thursday as global rates drop",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/gold-prices-in-saudi-arabia-fall-on-thursday-as-global-rates-drop",
        "published": "2026-10-22T09:11:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}