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After BTS, Stray Kids boycotts Grammys; Blackpink ineligible for nomination
The absence of Kpop's major players from the Grammys throws the legitimacy of the Asian Pop category into further doubt
News of October 4, 2026
Culture
Saudi exhibition traces kings’ bond with falconry through rare photographs, artifacts
Saudi exhibition traces kings’ bond with falconry through rare photographs, artifacts
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Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as rebels withdraw
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
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Heavy thunderstorms, flash flood risk forecast across several Saudi regions
Heavy thunderstorms capable of triggering flash floods are forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah on Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).
Sports
Formula One: Verstappen clinches Bahrain GP in first win of 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finish second and third.
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Israel prepares to mark October 7
An Israeli strike on a civilian vehicle in Gaza on Sunday killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 11 others. Israel’s military said it was targeting a Hamas militant. Palestinians have reported a…
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Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?
The SAF claims victory in a vital North Kordofan town, weakening RSF’s access to fighters and supply routes.
Politics
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
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Watch: Viral video shows Egyptian man catching child who fell from second floor
The kid first got tangled in the washing line, which slowed his fall before the man intervened to catch him
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Iran says Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met
Iran presented a proposal at UNGA under which the Strait of Hormuz waterway could be reopened and normal maritime passage restored
Science
UAE's MBR Explorer probe enters final tests for 2028 mission | The National
Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt on track for launch
Science
Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?
Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad.
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Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt
Ethiopian forces have taken control of the Tigray capital, fueling fears of renewed conflict, as regional leaders convene in Egypt to address potential escalation.
Business
Oman’s business activity expands as wholesale, retail sector grows 5%
Oman’s business activity expands as wholesale, retail sector grows 5%
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Philippines accuses China of harassing patrols in disputed waters
The Philippines has charged China with harassment in the South China Sea, involving a Chinese fighter jet and a Filipino military aircraft. The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal during a routine patrol.
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More on death of Palestinian man at Tulkarm checkpoint
More on death of Palestinian man at Tulkarm checkpoint Al Jazeera reported earlier that a Palestinian man had been killed by Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint east of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank. Wafa news agency reports that Raafat Khairy Abu Khalil, 45, died while being detained by the Israeli military at the Anab checkpoint. The Palestine Red Crescent said that its teams received a report of a Palestinian in critical condition at a checkpoint. When they reached the scene, they reporte…
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Iran Tells US There is No Military Solution to Mideast War
Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against Iran, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialed back military operations in favor of economic pressure.
Business
Opec+ set to keep November oil output targets steady, sources say
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members' output remains far below levels before Iran war; Opec+ needs capacity review to decide new production quotas
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and occupied West Bank
Two Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in attacks in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
Sports
Marquez Wins Japanese GP to Cut Martin's Lead
Ducati's Marc Marquez won his fourth Japanese Grand Prix to complete a sprint-race double at the Motegi Circuit on Sunday and cut title rival Jorge Martin's championship lead to two points. After several riders experienced extreme degradation of their soft rear tires during Saturday's sprint, the entire grid opted for hard rear tires and the first few laps of the race were a cagey affair. Polesitter Martin managed to hold on to his advantage off the line and appeared comfortable in the opening eight laps as Marquez waited for the perfect moment to pounce.
Politics
Spain protests flare after housing bill rejected: Will it cause snap poll?
Measures pushed by Spain's leftist government fail to pass parliament as the protests spread.
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Syria’s Kurdish fault line deepens amid rival protests
Pro-government protests in Hasakah are coinciding with Kurdish demonstrations over language rights as Damascus seeks to reintegrate northeast Syria.
Business
Regional CO₂ market to reach $2.29 billion by 2034 as regional population grows
Population growth, industrial expansion and food and water security are driving demand, says the CEO of Gulf Cryo, the region’s largest liquid CO₂ provider
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Like a 'vertical roller coaster': Simulating flight FZ1073's sudden plunge
(Corrects paragraph 1 and first bullet point to identify Paduanelli as the owner of the simulator firm rather than an aviation instructor)By Ben MakoriSHERFIELD ON LODDON, England, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Flydubai's flight FZ1073, which plunged 16,000 feet in about 30 seconds before being levelled out and landing safely, would have felt like a "vertical roller coaster", according the owner of a flight simulator firm who recreated the descent for Reuters.
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Houthi claims of attack on Saudi capital ’misleading’
Government forces said Sunday that they had struck Houthi targets across Yemen, while the Houthis claimed the attack on the oil facility near Riyadh
Politics
Netanyahu’s fight to own the election narrative
What did Netanyahu know about October 7 before it happened?
Sports
Tributes as Bosnian football star Edin Dzeko retires
Bosnia and Herzegovina's legendary striker Edin Dzeko has bid farewell to international football after a final match.
Politics
Brazil election 2026 updates: Lula faces Bolsonaro in a close race
These were the updates on the 2026 Brazil election voting on October 4.
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Flydubai: What happens when a plane plunges 17,000 feet?
A flight instructor recreates the Flydubai jet’s near-vertical 17,000 foot dive in a simulator.
Culture
The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life
With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions.
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Are crash axes required on every flight? What UAE law says
A UAE investigation revealed that the flydubai FZ1073 flight's co-pilot attempted to carry out a 'terrorist act', assaulting the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe
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Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war
Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure.
Business
Beyond the runway: BRICS+ Fashion Summit panel calls for fashion weeks to build lasting business
Beyond the runway: BRICS+ Fashion Summit panel calls for fashion weeks to build lasting business
Politics
Green Party recognises Zionism as a form of racism and backs single Palestinian state
Vote by party members on Sunday backs single democratic Palestinian state with equal rights for all ethnic and religious groups
Business
Ras Al Khaimah to see positive growth as regional conflict risks ease, says Fitch
In its creditworthiness assessment, the credit ratings agency has affirmed the emirate’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at A+, a rating which puts it at a low default risk.
Sports
Sabalenka Knocked Out of China Open in Straight Sets by Nikola Bartunkova
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was bundled out in the third round of the China Open in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. The No. 34-ranked Bartunkova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-3 in just over an hour and a half leaving the tournament without its two top seeds in the first week. Newly-crowned world No. 1 Elena Rybakina was ousted from the tournament on Saturday and will now be joined by Sabalenka in exiting WTA-1000 event in Beijing early.
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Who are the mystery pilots who successfully landed endangered Flydubai flight 1073?
A passenger on Flydubai flight 1073 has described the actions of on-duty crew members who rushed into the cockpit to stabilise and land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash…
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Yemeni forces repel major Houthi assaults in Taiz, strike targets in Sanaa
Yemeni government forces successfully repelled aggressive assaults from Iran-backed Houthis in Taiz, marking some of the most intense fighting in the conflict's 12-year history. The Houthis, who have intensified their attacks on Taiz city and other districts, faced significant losses, while Yemeni forces also launched strikes on military targets in Houthi-controlled Sanaa.
Sports
England healing pain of World Cup heartache, says Tuchel
As England peppered Croatia with a relentless attacking display in the Nations League tie in Rijeka, Tuchel could finally start to move on from the World Cup woe
Politics
Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election
Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.
Politics
Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election
Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.
Politics
Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election
Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik.
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Two dead in flooding in Spain’s Catalonia region
Two people have died and one is missing following severe floods in Catalonia, Spain. Authorities continue search efforts for the missing individual.
Sports
UAE sign off Asian Games campaign with second equestrian medal | The National
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi finishes second in individual equestrian final to take national team's overall total to 13 medals
Science
UAE asteroid mission probe achieves flight readiness in less than 2 years: Sheikh Hamdan
In 2028, Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt is set to send the MBR Explorer on a 5-billion-kilometre journey to study seven asteroids
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Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, 2034 World Cup venue
NEOM was introduced about a decade ago as a centrepiece of de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030
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Tanker damaged after attack in Hormuz: maritime agency
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz sustained damage following an attack targeting its engine room. This incident highlights ongoing tensions as Iran seeks control over the key shipping lane.
Sports
Gurpreet hails 'great experience' after India fall 4-0 to Brazil
Despite a 4-0 defeat to Brazil, India showed resilience against the five-time world champions, with captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu proud of his team’s effort