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  "id": 8604403,
  "title": "Kuwait condemns Houthi missile attack attempt on Riyadh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/kuwait-condemns-houthi-missile-attack-attempt-on-riyadh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T03:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/ufbqi7k6s"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuwait has publicly condemned the Houthi militia's missile attack aimed at Riyadh, along with other assaults targeting civilians in multiple Saudi cities. The Houthi group's attempt to strike Riyadh with a ballistic missile, as well as its targeting of civilians in Bish, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu, have been strongly denounced. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday, asserting that these hostile actions violate Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and contravene international law and humanitarian principles. The ministry commended the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for their prompt interception of these shameful and cowardly attacks. Kuwait reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia, pledging full solidarity with the Kingdom and backing all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, security, and the well-being of its citizens and residents. The statement emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia is intrinsically linked to the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.",
  "summary": "Kuwait strongly denounced the Houthi militia's attempted missile strike on Riyadh and attacks targeting civilians in several Saudi cities.",
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/us-fears-rapid-escalation-in-mideast-after-houthis-attack-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:30:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Jordan condemns Houthi ballistic missile attack on Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/jordan-condemns-houthi-ballistic-missile-attack-on-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-09-19T21:57:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-led-coalition-says-defences-intercept-houthi-missile-fired-at",
        "published": "2026-09-19T22:03:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/world-saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-houthi-ballistic-missile",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:05:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Houthi missiles put Riyadh back in the line of fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/houthi-missiles-put-riyadh-back-in-the-line-of-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-20T00:39:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/saudi-arabia-confirms-yemens-houthi-rebels-tried-to-attack-its",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Houthi missile attack brings Yemen war back to Riyadh’s doorstep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/houthi-missile-attack-brings-yemen-war-back-to-riyadhs-doorstep",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:39:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/saudi-arabia-confirms-yemens-houthi-rebels-tried-to-attack-its-8600626",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:30:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}