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  "id": 16617000,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia seeks agreement through talks with Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/saudi-arabia-seeks-agreement-through-talks-with-iran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:18:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1572600/saudi-arabia-seeks-agreement-through-talks-with-iran/"
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security and prevent escalation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated the negotiations are important for opening channels of communication and creating conditions for an agreement. During the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for unity among Muslim nations against Israeli aggression and criticized US policies. He also stated that Iran is pursuing peaceful nuclear activities under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.\n\nAccording to Gulf News, the diplomatic efforts continue as Houthi missile and drone attacks have disrupted air travel in Saudi Arabia. Aviation analytics firm Cirium reported that 4,071 out of 4,736 scheduled flights at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were cancelled between October 8 and October 25.\n\nThe Jerusalem Post and Al-Monitor report that Egypt’s parliament authorized the military on Monday to provide support to help defend Saudi Arabia. This follows a request from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to approve defending the Gulf ally if requested, particularly regarding threats from Iran-backed Houthis. While Egypt joined a Saudi-led coalition in 2015, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty indicated this month that membership in the Mecca mutual defense pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey remains under serious consideration.",
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        "published": "2026-10-26T03:46:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Singapore announce plans for crude oil storage facility by 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/saudi-arabia-singapore-announce-plans-for-crude-oil-storage-facility",
        "published": "2026-10-26T08:25:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia to kick off 2027 Asian Cup against Palestine in Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/saudi-arabia-to-kick-off-2027-asian-cup-against-palestine-in-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-10-26T08:32:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Houthi militia has no ties to Islam or Yemen, Saudi analyst says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/houthi-militia-has-no-ties-to-islam-or-yemen-saudi-analyst-says",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:30:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/egypt-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-after-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:34:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/egypt-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-after-houthi-attacks-16611741",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:28:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Egypt’s parliament authorizes military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/egypts-parliament-authorizes-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-to",
        "published": "2026-10-26T14:46:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Saudi defence pact countries hold talks in Iran as Houthis launch more attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/saudi-defence-pact-countries-hold-talks-in-iran-as-houthis-launch-16620498",
        "published": "2026-10-26T15:03:03.000Z"
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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."
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