{
  "id": 7745753,
  "title": "Anwar condemns drone threat near Makkah, urges restraint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anwar-condemns-drone-threat-near-makkah-urges-restraint",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:46:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1534102/anwar-condemns-drone-threat-near-makkah-urges-restraint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned a reported drone threat near Makkah, expressing concern over any attempt to endanger the safety and sanctity of Islam's holiest city. Anwar urged for immediate restraint and a peaceful resolution through dialogue, following Saudi Arabia's issuance of emergency alerts warning of potential dangers in Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif. The alerts were issued amid escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, which have carried out missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities and infrastructure. Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah were reported safe following the emergency alert.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "PM Shehbaz condemns reported drone attempt near Makkah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pm-shehbaz-condemns-reported-drone-attempt-near-makkah",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:48:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar urges immediate end to attacks on civilian, holy sites after Mecca drone incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anwar-urges-immediate-end-to-attacks-on-civilian-holy-sites-after",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "India 'deeply concerned' over alleged Houthi drone attack near Mecca, calls for regional peace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/india-deeply-concerned-over-alleged-houthi-drone-attack-near-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:25:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PM Anwar: Malaysia supports and appreciates Saudi Arabia’s efforts following drone interception in Mecca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pm-anwar-malaysia-supports-and-appreciates-saudi-arabias-efforts",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:38:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Deeply concerned': India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/deeply-concerned-india-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-near-mecca",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:39:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}