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  "id": 8195256,
  "title": "US approves sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/us-approves-sale-of-48-f-35-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Le Monde English",
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    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/18/us-approves-sale-of-48-f-35-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia_6757656_4.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The US State Department on Thursday announced the latest in a series of arms purchases by the kingdom, which faces drone and missile strikes from Iran and Yemeni Houthi rebels. The deal requires approval in Congress before it can go ahead.",
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        "title": "Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Europe's capacity for war tested as Saudi Arabia seeks support to counter Houthis",
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        "title": "Turkey condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, warns of Red Sea threat",
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/saudi-arabia-reaches-out-to-houthis-through-oman-for-ceasefire-direct",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:37:06.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pakistan-reaffirms-commitment-to-saudi-arabias-security",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:20:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Houthi ballistic missile reportedly hits King Fahd Port in Saudi Arabia",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T08:25:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kenya condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for end to hostilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/kenya-condemns-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-calls-for-end-to-hostilities",
        "published": "2026-09-18T09:09:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia, Qatar strengthen security, military coordination",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/saudi-arabia-qatar-strengthen-security-military-coordination",
        "published": "2026-09-18T10:49:32.000Z"
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