{
  "id": 7802577,
  "title": "Trump leaves Saudis in the lurch with hands-off response to Houthi advances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/trump-leaves-saudis-in-the-lurch-with-hands-off-response-to-houthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6092199-trump-saudis-houthis-fight-red-sea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "President Trump is taking a notably hands-off approach as Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen rapidly gain ground in their bid to secure a Red Sea choke point that could further roil global energy markets and box in Saudi Arabia. Trump has reportedly rebuffed a request from Saudi Arabia to launch strikes on the Houthis, though...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "GCC chief condemns Houthi drone attack on Mecca, urges firm global response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/gcc-chief-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-on-mecca-urges-firm-global",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:17:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}