{
  "id": 7769506,
  "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-7769506",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:38:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/pm-anwar-malaysia-supports-and-appreciates-saudi-arabias-efforts-following-drone-interception-in-mekah/235435"
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  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia has voiced its support for Saudi Arabia in the wake of a successful drone interception near Mecca, emphasizing that any attempt to endanger the security and sanctity of Islam's most sacred city is utterly intolerable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia's gratitude for the prompt action taken to protect the safety of both residents and pilgrims in Mecca. \"I have been monitoring reports regarding a drone that was effectively intercepted near Makkah al-Mukarramah,\" he stated in a Facebook post today. Anwar called for an immediate cessation of all assaults on civilian areas and any actions that jeopardize the security and sanctity of holy sites. He further stated that all parties must opt for peace via dialogue to de-escalate tensions and seek a resolution as soon as possible.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia has expressed its support for Saudi Arabia following the successful interception...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/pm-shehbaz-condemns-reported-drone-attempt-near-makkah",
        "published": "2026-09-16T07:48:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar condemns drone threat near Makkah, urges restraint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/anwar-condemns-drone-threat-near-makkah-urges-restraint",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:46:46.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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."
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