{
  "id": 8372683,
  "title": "Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/trump-signs-russia-iran-sanctions-law-saudi-arabia-on-alert-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:56:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-signs-russia-iran-sanctions-law-saudi-arabia-on-alert-amid-houthi-threat-1.500680223"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Civil Defence announced that the danger had passed in Riyadh and the Al Kharj Governorate following earlier alerts. Residents were advised to adhere to safety instructions and refrain from gathering or capturing footage. Explosions were reported in the Saudi capital of Riyadh early Saturday, prompting air defense alerts through mobile applications. The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later confirmed on X that the danger had passed in Riyadh and Al Kharj, urging residents to continue following their guidance and avoid gathering or filming.",
  "summary": "Saudi Civil Defence: Danger has passed in Riyadh, Al Kharj Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence has said the danger has passed in Riyadh city and Al Kharj Governorate after earlier alerts were issued. In separate posts, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence urged residents to continue following safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming. Residents were advised to call 911 in case of an…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/saudi-arabia-condemns-pakistan-mosque-bombing-that-killed-at-least-16",
        "published": "2026-09-18T21:48:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Pakistan military vows to defend Saudi Arabia ‘to any extent’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pakistan-military-vows-to-defend-saudi-arabia-to-any-extent",
        "published": "2026-09-18T22:00:51.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/houthis-accuse-saudi-arabia-of-launching-26-strikes-in-24-hours",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia issues ‘hostile aerial threat’ alert, explosions heard in Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-arabia-issues-hostile-aerial-threat-alert-explosions-heard-in",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:03:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia sounds alarm in capital city Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-arabia-sounds-alarm-in-capital-city-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-09-19T02:38:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Daily Briefing: Trump tightens Russia sanctions, Karnataka job scam allegations expose political protection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/daily-briefing-trump-tightens-russia-sanctions-karnataka-job-scam",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:05:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Explosions Heard In Saudi Capital Riyadh As Air Defence Alerts Issued Amid Houthi Drone Threat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/explosions-heard-in-saudi-capital-riyadh-as-air-defence-alerts-issued",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:07:42.000Z"
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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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