{
  "id": 8820682,
  "title": "Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital, thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/houthis-claim-attacks-on-saudi-capital-thick-smoke-seen-near-riyadh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:17:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/houthis-claim-attacks-on-saudi-capital-thick-smoke-seen-near-riyadh-airport-202609210217"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have launched attacks targeting sensitive sites in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, using missiles and drones. Smoke and flames were observed near the city's main airport, the airport at Riyadh International Airport, according to a report by The Guardian on Saturday. Saudi Arabia had previously sent alerts the night before, warning of potential threats around Riyadh. This marks the first time such warnings have been issued for Riyadh since the conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis intensified in July. Meanwhile, governments throughout the Middle East are on high alert for possible escalations in violence following Iran's claim it had intelligence suggesting the United States was planning a new bombing campaign against Iran. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that a U.S. attack would target all U.S. bases and interests in the region without any limitations. At the moment, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price fell 1.74% to $93.60 per barrel. WTI is a type of oil known for its high quality and ease of refining, and it serves as a benchmark for the oil market. Global factors such as economic growth, political instability, and OPEC decisions impact WTI oil prices. Additionally, the value of the US Dollar influences oil prices since oil is primarily traded in US Dollars. Oil inventories reported by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Agency (EIA) also affect oil prices, with changes in inventories reflecting shifts in supply and demand. OPEC's production decisions can further impact WTI oil prices, with a reduction in quotas tightening supply and raising prices, while an increase in production has the opposite effect. The Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate target to 1.25% from 1.00%, signaling a step towards normalizing monetary policy and contributing to the decline in gold prices.",
  "summary": "Yemen’s Houthis said that they attacked “sensitive” sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city’s main airport, the Guardian reported on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.",
    "Thick smoke observed near Riyadh International Airport.",
    "Saudi Arabia issued alerts for potential threats."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/oil-rises-after-houthi-attack-on-saudi-capital",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:18:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/oil-rises-after-houthi-attack-on-saudi-capital-8789658",
        "published": "2026-09-20T22:40:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Oil rises after Houthi attack on Saudi capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/oil-rises-after-houthi-attack-on-saudi-capital-8799573",
        "published": "2026-09-20T23:56:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}