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9,000 troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran
The US military is dispatching thousands of troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East as Trump threatened Iran with more strikes.
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Houthi missile intercepted in Khamis Mushait, causes damage to buildings and vehicles
A ballistic missile, fired by the terrorist Houthi militia, was intercepted in Khamis Mushait in the southern Asir region.
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Netanyahu says Flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai flight carrying mostly Israelis had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”, as UAE authorities…
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Saudi Interior ministry: Flydubai co-pilot assaulted captain; both transferred to Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior said on Thursday that the co-pilot of the Flydubai aircraft, which made an emergency landing in Tabuk on Wednesday morning, assaulted the captain, leaving both men injured.
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Ronaldo’s Portugal Future in Doubt After Walkout
The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would not start the game against Denmark on Thursday. Ronaldo announced late on Wednesday that he had left the team, shortly after a press conference in which coach Jorge Jesus confirmed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would be left out of his starting line-up for a second consecutive Nations League game. In his absence, Portugal turned on the style to beat Denmark 4-2.
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Klopp Celebrates 1st Germany Win and Portugal Moves on From Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League
Jurgen Klopp savored his first win as Germany coach and Portugal did just fine without Cristiano Ronaldo in the Nations League on Thursday. Florian Wirtz starred as Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in Munich for Klopp’s first win at the third attempt — staving off an unwanted record. The 59-year-old Klopp was on the verge of becoming the first Germany coach not to win any of his first three games after opening with a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands last week before Sunday’s shock 1-0 defeat to Greece.
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Gulf oil exports rebound despite Iranian blockade on Hormuz
Gulf oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded to pre-war levels, as more vessels prove willing to make the transit under US escort.
Business
Nike Plans More Job Cuts to Boost Sputtering Turnaround, Forecasts Steep Revenue Drop
Nike is deepening its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill as its woes in China intensify, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its global business divisions after the sportswear giant projected a surprisingly steep drop in full-year revenue. The tepid forecast on Thursday underscored that Nike's challenges will likely persist for at least several more quarters — especially in China, where sales tumbled 26% on a constant-currency basis in the first quarter — adding to investor unease about the pace of Hill's turnaround. Its shares fell 8.5% in extended trading.
Politics
Trump Sidesteps Questions on Endorsing Netanyahu Before Oct. 27 Israeli Elections
US President Donald Trump won't say whether he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reelected when voters head to the polls later this month. The president, who sat down with Time magazine for a 75-minute interview published Thursday, sidestepped multiple questions about Netanyahu's reelection bid. Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
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Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit ‘Very Hard’ if It Is Behind Co-Pilot Who Tried to Crash Flight to Israel
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Tehran is linked to the co-pilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, Iran would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet. Trump issued the warning as investigators worked to determine why the co-pilot stabbed the flight's captain, causing the Flydubai plane to plummet before others on board stopped the attack and landed the airliner in Saudi Arabia.
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US Sanctions Target Iran’s Auto, Rail Sectors as Blockade Chokes Ship Lanes
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iran's rail and auto sectors and their foreign suppliers, the Treasury Department said on Thursday, widening its wartime economic campaign to isolate Tehran. The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," announced August 24, which aims to cut Tehran's funding for the war, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC.
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Amnesty says Iran must halt plans to flog singer, musicians
Amnesty called on Iran to halt any plans to punish a singer and eight other musicians with dozens of lashes after a livestreamed performance.
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US Announces $24.4 Bn Contract to Speed up Missile Production
The Pentagon on Thursday announced the award of a $24.4 billion contract for Raytheon to accelerate production of SM-6 missiles as Washington works to replace the large amount of munitions expended during the Iran war. The missiles are "critical anti-air and anti-surface warfare munition. This five-year agreement, with two additional option years, will drive faster production," the Pentagon said in a statement.
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Eritrea Severs Diplomatic Ties with Ethiopia After Addis Ababa Orders Closure of Embassy in Asmara
Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its neighbor after overnight blasts heard in Addis Ababa sparked fears about renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia spreading. Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting an opposition alliance led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) that has battled troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government since last week. The three countries deny the accusation.
Culture
Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center
Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and cultural work and projects, as well as its efforts to document the history of Madinah and preserve its heritage and civilizational legacy.
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Jürgen Klopp left out his 'top dogs,' but Germany were vastly improved. Florian Wirtz was key.
It may have taken a little longer than he would have liked, but Jürgen Klopp has finally won a game as Germany coach. Despite a number of debutants, it was a familiar face who stood out in the victory over Serbia.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia.
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Coalition: Terrorist Houthi Militia Targets Taibah Power Distribution Station in Madinah
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki announced on Thursday that the terrorist Houthi militia in Yemen was behind a terrorist attack on the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah. The attack took place at 5:11 am on Tuesday. The investigation and evidence gathered by the relevant authorities confirmed the involvement of the Houthi militia in planning and executing this “cowardly” terrorist act, based on after action review and the wreckage of the drone used.
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US government employee arrested on suspicion of providing support to Houthis | The National
Washington state man accused of travelling overseas and using his 'specialised expertise' to aid rebel group
Lifestyle
Audemars Piguet Reimagines the Royal Oak as Fine Jewellery
Audemars Piguet transforms the unmistakable codes of the Royal Oak into fine jewellery, bringing together sculptural geometry, precious stones and the maison’s enduring spirit of innovation
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Qatar ’ready’ if 2030 Asian Games moved back: official
Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent’s premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar.
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Iraq confident it can disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027, Foreign Minister says | The National
'We have got the target, we have got the means, we have got the timetable,' says Fuad Hussein
Politics
Sudan’s ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment
Omar al-Bashir’s lawyer has said the ousted president requires further care outside the country, a move that would likely cause discord within Sudan.
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Truth or Fake - AI deepfake of BBC report falsely links Indians to FlyDubai hijacking attempt
False videos are circulating after the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. One fake "BBC" report falsely claims an Indian passenger was behind the incident and links…
Business
US hits Russian company A7 with new Iran-related sanctions | The National
FinTech company declared a transnational criminal corporation
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Spanish king to visit Ceuta and Melilla, testing Morocco ties
The Spanish king will visit the two disputed North African enclaves this month, a move that could further strain tense relations between Madrid and Rabat.
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Kristi Noem’s Divorce: The Human Cost of the ‘ICE Barbie’ Persona in the Age of Digital Surveillance
(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The filing of divorce papers by former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is not merely a private family matter; it is a stark political rupture that exposes the fragility of...
Politics
Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers adopted on Thursday a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists following this summer’s huge wildfires.
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Houthi drone targeted power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said a Houthi drone targeted the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah, taking one transformer out of service without affecting the electricity network.
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TGA operates shuttle bus service between Dammam airport and Jubail, Khafji
The Transport General Authority (TGA), in cooperation with Dammam Airports, has announced the implementation of the first phase of a bus passenger service operating on two shuttle routes connecting King Fahd International Airport with Jubail and Khafji.
Technology
Typos and tempers: Why Trump's attempted rebrand of AI to super-intelligence faces opposition | The National
California's Democratic governor comes out against White House demands
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US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East | The National
Deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt comes at complicated moment in Iran war
Science
National Greening Season to kick off on October 7
The National Greening Program announced on Thursday that it will launch the 2026 National Greening Season on October 7.
Business
Deputy Minister Bawazier leads Saudi delegation at Arab finance ministers meeting in Abu Dhabi
Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier headed Saudi Arabia's delegation attending the 17th meeting of the Arab Finance Ministers Council and the high-level roundtable held in Abu Dhabi.
Politics
Algerian Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Arson, Child Abduction
Algeria’s National People’s Assembly approved a bill on Thursday expanding the death penalty for arson and crimes against children, drawing opposition warnings about the irreversible consequences of judicial error. The amendments to the penal code, passed by a large majority, provide for capital punishment for deliberately setting fire to forests and property, and for child abductions followed by murder or brutal abuse. The measures aim to strengthen legal deterrence and protect society.
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Syria, Hezbollah Exchange Messages to Ease Security Tensions through Turkish Mediation
Security issues dominated secret Turkish-mediated talks between Hezbollah and Syria, during which the two sides exchanged messages aimed at easing tensions. Hezbollah offered assurances that it would stay out of Syria’s security and military affairs and refrain from supporting groups affiliated with the former government, in return for a Syrian pledge not to intervene militarily in Lebanon as part of any plan to disarm the group there.
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How the stabbing incident unfolded on Israel-bound flydubai plane | Deconstructed
An Israel-bound flydubai flight from Dubai made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after one of the co-pilots allegedly stabbed his captain in an apparent attempt to crash the plane
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UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation
A dual British-Iranian national has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to the suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.
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'Calm under pressure': Indian pilot's childhood friends say not surprised by his bravery
"We did not expect any less from him," said a neighbour, who has known Machchhar for around 15 years
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Stalled US-Iran Mediation Puts Bombing Threats Back in Focus
Efforts to end the US-Iran war are seesawing between hopes of a breakthrough and threats of renewed bombing. The stalled mediation reveals a dispute not just over what each side must concede, but over who moves first and what guarantees follow. As the war enters its eighth month and the US midterm elections approach, both sides are guarding their leverage. Mediators have yet to turn their declared willingness to negotiate into a settlement.
Business
Saudi Arabia, EU discuss key trade challenges and barriers
Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT), held a virtual technical meeting on Thursday with the European Union (EU), co-chaired by GAFT Deputy Governor for International Relations Abdelaziz Al-Sakran and Head of Unit for Middle East at the European Commission's Directorate General for Trade and Economic Security Ignacio Díez.
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Initial probe indicates flydubai pilot was assaulted by co-pilot: Saudi ministry
Earlier, the Indian embassy in the UAE said the flight's injured Indian pilot is 'in good health and recovering well' in the UAE
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Senior UN figure says lost job for criticising Israel over Gaza
A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza.
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US pushes for new UN multilateral body to monitor Iran sanctions | The National
Move comes amid dispute over whether previous UN penalties for Tehran are legally in force
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Houthis hit power grid supplying Prophet's Mosque in Madinah | The National
Strike is second drone attack in two weeks on Saudi Arabia's holy sites
Politics
Latvians head to the parliamentary elections with Russia on their minds
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.
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NAZA film-makers say they spoke to more than 100 sources about Israeli actions in Gaza
Team behind documentary push back against IDF attempt to discredit its exposure of military systems
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Jeddah Mayoralty: Design guidelines for Hejazi coastal architecture mandatory
The Jeddah Mayoralty has announced the mandatory application of the Hejazi coastal architecture design guidelines to all new residential building permits and requests to renovate residential building facades across the city.