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Yemen's Houthis face costly battle for control of Taiz, stronghold of anti-rebel resistance | The National
Officials predict formidable challenge in city that has endured years of fighting, hunger and siege
News of October 3, 2026
Politics
Fresh Protests to Hit Spain after Housing Measures Defeated
Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants. The government introduced the measures after nationwide protests following the eviction, on a stretcher, of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from a Madrid apartment she had occupied for around seven decades, said AFP.
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US Coast Guard Intercepts Ship Transporting Fuel to Cuba
The US Coast Guard said Friday it had intercepted a ship transporting oil to Cuba in violation of a US oil blockade imposed in January, said AFP. "In early September, a Coast Guard tactical team boarded M/V Grace in the Caribbean Sea" as it was "transiting to Cuba, carrying fuel," a Coast Guard statement said. The vessel "was believed to be employing tactics common amongst the 'dark fleet,'" the statement said.
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile after Seoul's Apology Demand
North Korea fired a ballistic missile, Seoul's military said Saturday, days after demanding an apology for a blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the DMZ that it blames on the North. Pyongyang has denied responsibility for last month's explosion inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and called South Korea "despicable" on Friday, undercutting overtures by Seoul's civilian leadership seeking a return to dialogue.
Culture
تحسن كبير في الصحة النفسية: لماذا يحتاج الجميع إلى صقل مهارات "البوشكرافت"
حافلة "بوشكرافت" تعيد الأوروبيين إلى أحضان الطبيعة.
Lifestyle
Takreem Foundation supports Lebanese children at 15th anniversary awards event | The National
Recognition must extend beyond celebrating individual success, says founder Ricardo Karam, at ceremony in Paris
Politics
German reunification: Familiar problems, and a new East German identity
A new study highlights persistent structural disparities in wealth and leadership positions between East and West Germany, 36 years after reunification.
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Report: Suspect in Flydubai Attack was Barred from Flying in Oman
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight to Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The WSJ said that Omani authorities had banned the pilot from flying over concerns he had adopted radical ideological views, citing people familiar with the matter. The sources said Flydubai later hired the pilot, allowing him to operate flights on the route between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
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An 18-year-old driver crashed into rugby fans in Australia after losing control of his car
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.
Business
UAE Property: 'Who pays to install an EV charger at a rented villa?' | The National
If the charger is for your personal use, the landlord may reasonably expect you to cover the installation cost
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UAE investigators say Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with ax in attempted 'terrorist' act
The man, who stabbed his fellow pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, was reportedly barred from flying in his native Oman over security concerns.
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Iranian President says country adopts new measures as economic pressure intensifies
Trump recently rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, as tensions continue to rise between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis
Lifestyle
Andaz One Bangkok, by Hyatt review: Thai creativity meets skyscraper views in heart of the city | The National
The 244-room property channels its surroundings through local art and design, with Lumpini Park on its doorstep
Politics
US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of elections
The US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.
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Flydubai Tel Aviv flight diversion: Why airlines deploy additional pilots on some routes
The UAE and global airlines add a third or fourth pilot when duty-time limits require it, rather than on every flight, particularly on long-haul routes