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  "id": 8614530,
  "title": "Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh-8614530",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:05:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh-1.500680221"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been targeted by a ballistic missile fired by the Iran-backed Houthis, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, prompting the Saudi air force to successfully intercept and destroy the missile headed towards the city. The Houthis also allegedly attempted to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu, but were thwarted by Saudi air defenses. This marks the first time since Yemen's civil war resumed that an attack has threatened the Saudi capital, causing significant disruption at King Khalid International Airport. US authorities issued a security alert regarding the potential escalation of conflict in the region.",
  "summary": "Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:30:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-capital-after-smoke-seen-rising-near",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:50:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "After Fire Near Riyadh Airport, Houthis Say They Targeted \"Sensitive Sites\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/after-fire-near-riyadh-airport-houthis-say-they-targeted-sensitive",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:51:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Houthis say targeted 'sensitive sites' in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/houthis-say-targeted-sensitive-sites-in-riyadh-aramco-facilities-in",
        "published": "2026-09-19T18:35:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh-8561609",
        "published": "2026-09-19T22:41:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/saudi-arabia-claims-houthis-tried-to-attack-its-capital-riyadh-with",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:23:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/houthis-target-riyadh-for-first-time-in-latest-escalation-why-attacks",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/saudi-led-coalition-says-houthis-fired-ballistic-missile-at-riyadh",
        "published": "2026-09-20T01:17:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital and Aramco sites in Yanbu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/iran-war-latest-houthis-claim-attacks-on-saudi-capital-and-aramco",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:59:46.000Z"
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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."
}