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  "id": 8478932,
  "title": "UNSC condemns Houthi attacks; affirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting aggression",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/unsc-condemns-houthi-attacks-affirms-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:46:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
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    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664681/saudi-arabia/unsc-condemns-houthi-attacks-affirms-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-in-confronting-aggression"
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  "account": "On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council delivered a firm condemnation of Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, specifically targeting civilian areas and vital infrastructure. The council's joint statement strongly backed Saudi Arabia in its efforts to defend against these aggressions, affirming the nation's right to self-defense under international law.\n\nAlongside the condemnation of Houthi missile strikes against the Kingdom, the council also expressed grave concern over attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Security Council stressed the paramount importance of protecting these vessels and their crews, while ensuring that international navigational freedoms remain respected under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.\n\nThe council reaffirmed its commitment to Yemen's unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, while reaffirming its support for UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg's efforts to negotiate a comprehensive political resolution. This resolution would adhere to agreed-upon references and relevant Security Council resolutions.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — Members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned ongoing attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including strikes resulting in damage to civilians and energy infrastructure.In a joint statement, council members expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting assaults targeting civilians and civilian objects, affirming Saudi Arabia's inherent…",
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