{
  "id": 19766714,
  "title": "Saudi, Chinese officials discuss Houthi attacks, regional security and maritime navigation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/saudi-chinese-officials-discuss-houthi-attacks-regional-security-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T05:55:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666224/saudi-arabia/saudi-chinese-officials-discuss-houthi-attacks-regional-security-and-maritime-navigation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIYADH – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan convened with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun to deliberate on bilateral ties and the ongoing Houthi assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure within the Kingdom. During the tête-à-tête, the two high-ranking officials examined the state of Saudi-Chinese relations and the ramifications of the Houthi attacks on regional security and stability. They also deliberated on regional happenings and diplomatic measures to curb crises and ease tensions. Both parties underscored the significance of bolstering energy security, preserving market stability, and protecting maritime routes and freedom of navigation, especially in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, to guarantee the seamless movement of global commerce and supply chains. The discussion was graced by Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing Houthi attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed Saudi-Chinese relations and the implications of the Houthi attacks for regional security and stability. They…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/pakistans-commitment-to-saudi-security-non-negotiable-says-ispr",
        "published": "2026-11-13T05:27:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}