{
  "id": 9018425,
  "title": "UN condemns continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges restraint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/un-condemns-continued-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-urges-restraint",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T21:05:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664744/saudi-arabia/un-condemns-continued-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-urges-restraint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations has expressed strong condemnation of the ongoing cross-border attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia. These attacks have included attempts to target the capital city of Riyadh, as well as strikes on civilians and critical energy infrastructure within Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the UN's daily briefing, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reiterated the organization's condemnation of these acts, noting that Houthi forces have also targeted civilians and energy facilities in other regions of Saudi Arabia.\n\nDujarric urged all involved parties to demonstrate restraint and prevent further escalation of the conflict. He highlighted the UN's deep concern over the military escalation occurring both within Yemen and in the surrounding regions, particularly the Houthi offensives against forces allied with the Saudi government in cities such as Ta’iz, Lahj, and Marib. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law, stressing that such attacks are prohibited, especially those aimed at civilian populations and civilian infrastructure.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — The United Nations condemned the continued cross-border attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including the attempted targeting of Riyadh and attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure. “We reiterate our condemnation of the continued Houthi cross‑border attacks against Saudi Arabia, including the attempt to target Riyadh,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "UK approves defensive air support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/uk-approves-defensive-air-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-09-21T22:30:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia backs Saudi sovereignty, calls for end to Houthi hostilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/malaysia-backs-saudi-sovereignty-calls-for-end-to-houthi-hostilities",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:10:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}