{
  "id": 17607989,
  "title": "India's flight disruptions to Saudi Arabia continue amid security concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/indias-flight-disruptions-to-saudi-arabia-continue-amid-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:30:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indias-flight-disruptions-to-saudi-arabia-continue-amid-security-concerns/article71653038.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia persist due to security concerns, as Akasa Air extended its suspension of services to Jeddah until November 18 and Riyadh until November 30. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh reported that one Indian national was killed and two injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 21, while another Indian national was injured at Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in Eastern Province. Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted a \"hostile drone\" in the Riyadh region, though the origin of the drone remains unknown.\n\nEarlier, India condemned attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, emphasizing the unacceptable targeting of civilian infrastructure. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been accused of launching missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, including airports and energy infrastructure. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised Indian nationals to remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks, and follow instructions from local authorities. They also urged against circulating or reposting videos or news related to the ongoing developments.\n\nThe Indian Embassy in Riyadh reported limited operations resuming at Riyadh airport, including flynas services from India to Saudi Arabia. Saudi carriers continued to operate some flights to India, while passengers were advised to check flight schedules with airlines before traveling. India and Saudi Arabia share a large Indian expatriate population, and Saudi Arabia is a significant destination for Indian pilgrims during Umrah.",
  "summary": "The flight disruptions have continued amid attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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        "published": "2026-11-01T15:07:49.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/saudi-arabia-condemns-attack-on-qatari-gas-tanker-urges-global-action",
        "published": "2026-11-01T15:14:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}