{
  "id": 17646246,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns strike on Qatar’s LNG tanker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/saudi-arabia-condemns-strike-on-qatars-lng-tanker",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T17:44:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-condemns-strike-qatars-lng-tanker"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has condemned an attack on the Al Mayeda, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier owned and operated by the Qatar Gas Transport Company. According to Middle East Eye, the vessel was struck in the Gulf. In a statement on X, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed its rejection of violations that threaten global energy supplies and maritime navigation safety, calling on the international community to uphold international law.\n\nGCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the strike on the tanker, noting that maritime security is essential for regional stability, according to Ajel English.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:30:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "One killed, another injured in knife attack in Saudi Arabia; four arrested",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/one-killed-another-injured-in-knife-attack-in-saudi-arabia-four",
        "published": "2026-11-01T15:07:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Qatari gas tanker, urges global action",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia strongly condemns targeting of Qatar’s LNG carrier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/saudi-arabia-strongly-condemns-targeting-of-qatars-lng-carrier",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:50:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}