{
  "id": 16109122,
  "title": "UN Chief voices concern over continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/un-chief-voices-concern-over-continued-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:53:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665655/saudi-arabia/un-chief-voices-concern-over-continued-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over the ongoing Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the growing tensions in Taiz, Yemen. In a statement to reporters in New York, Guterres called for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure such as homes, hospitals, schools, airports, and energy facilities. He warned that the escalation of conflict would exacerbate humanitarian suffering, potentially impacting energy markets, supply chains, and financial systems, thereby contributing to global cost-of-living pressures. Guterres urged for restraint and the pursuit of a political solution in Yemen, highlighting the United Nations' efforts in this direction. He emphasized the importance of ending hostilities, respecting international law, safeguarding civilians, and upholding the rights and freedoms of international navigation.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — United Nations Secretary General António Guterres expressed concern over the continued Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the escalation of hostilities in the vicinity of Taiz, Yemen. “These developments are causing immense suffering among civilians and heightening regional tensions,” he said.Speaking to reporters in New York on Thursday, Guterres called for an end…",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T17:10:15.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/3-killed-pakistani-among-10-injured-in-attacks-on-saudi-airport-oil",
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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."
}