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Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its inherent right to defend its territory, resources, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents from Houthi aggressors, and to take all necessary measures to protect its security in accordance with international law.
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UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of Oct 7 anniversary
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قال الرئيس النيجيري بولا تينوبو إن 32 شخصا كانوا على متن طائرة تابعة لسلاح الجو، قتلوا جراء تحطمها في ولاية أوندو بجنوب غرب البلاد الاثنين وفقا لوسائل إعلام نيجيرية.
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Watch: Israeli Druze politician calls for seizing of Syria's Sweida Ayoob Kara, an Israeli Druze politician and the country's former minister of communication, stated that the Israeli Druze community would not back down from seizing Sweida, a southern Syrian city mostly inhabited by Druze Syrians. Ayoob Kara, an Israeli Druze politician and the country's former minister of communication, stated that the Israeli Druze community would not back down from seizing Sweida, a southern Syrian city mo…
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Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack
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Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack
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Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.
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Saudi Arabia faces escalating Houthi attacks as Pakistan and Turkey pledge military support amid a major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory.
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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models.
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An emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, comprising Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, has resolved to immediately activate the practical implementation of collective defense commitments and take all necessary measures to deploy the agreed military forces and capabilities swiftly in Saudi Arabia.
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Syria signs major UAE property deals for Damascus and Latakia, boosting reconstruction, tourism, housing and foreign investment.
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At least one Iraqi federal policeman was killed and four others wounded on Monday when ISIS militants attacked a federal police site southwest of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, two security sources told Reuters. The attackers used semi-automatic machine guns and sniper fire against the federal police regiment stationed near Hawija, about 70 km (43 miles) southwest of Kirkuk, the sources said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. But security and army sources said ISIS militants, who are still active in the area, were involved in the attack.
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By: Robert Kensington 70 years of blue characters does not guarantee sales. This is a hard truth the licensed collectibles industry often forgets. Fans already own the comics, the cartoons, and the toys. They hold the no...
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Six Egyptian journalists detained over their work allege torture and forced confessions, sparking renewed concerns over press freedom in Egypt.
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Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.
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The Iran-affiliated Yemeni group targeted King Khaled International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh for the second time on Monday.
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By Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 5 (Reuters) - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said, pushing the Iran-backed Houthis out of most of the areas they seized last month.In response, the Houthis said they had attacked key locations in Saudi Arabia includingthe King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, the Abha international airport and the Khamis Mushait military base.
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Hispanic voters are twice as likely to favour Democratic Party over Trump's Republican Party in the November elections.
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The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that the status of all Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom will be officially regularized
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US warns foreign financial institutions not to do business with Iran
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Best-selling British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. His publisher, HarperCollins, said he died ‘suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions’.
Sports
Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy continued their resurgence with victory over Türkiye. Dodi Lukebakio's first-half strike had Belgium on track for a first competitive victory over France since 1981, but Zinedine Zidane turned to his star-studded bench and the hosts produced a devastating late surge. Les Bleus struck four times in the final 13 minutes to keep Zidane's unbeaten record as coach intact as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
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The US approves $1 billion in weapons for the UAE and $400 million in Patriot missile services for Kuwait amid rising regional tensions.
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Yemen has entered a new phase after the Yemeni leadership announced the launch of Operation Yemen Dawn aimed at restoring the state and ending the coup by the Iran-backed terrorist Houthi militia. The operation spans the west coast and Baba al-Mandeb Strait, as well as Taiz, Marib, al-Jawf, Midi and aims to liberate Sanaa from the Houthis. The air force has carried out in recent days air strikes against the Houthis in the capital.
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App uses phone camera to read signs, menus and other things, making life easier for visually impaired users
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Student groups call for the abolition of Greek life and more punitive action in the wake of fraternity assault allegations.
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Lebanon and Britain launch a joint military exercise with the US, French and other forces to strengthen defence ties and boost Lebanon’s army readiness.
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US warns foreign banks they could face sanctions for doing business with Iran as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran’s financial sector.
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Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League.
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GCC electricity and water integration is a strategic priority, says Secretary-General Albudaiwi
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Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.
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Under the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and in response to a request submitted by Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that the status of all Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom will be officially regularized.
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The court gave more details on the warrants for four Taliban leaders accused of the crime against humanity of gender persecution of women, girls and the LGBTQ+ community. The Islamist group rejected the warrants.
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist Houthi militia’s continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement said Saudi Arabia also condemned “the Houthis’ blatant and repeated attacks against the holiest sites on earth - Makkah and Madinah - the capital Riyadh, and the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, Taif, and Yanbu, as well as its targeting of Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.”
Health
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
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Brazil is heading into a fiercely contested presidential runoff after the first round revealed major gains for Bolsonaro
Science
American Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a groundbreaking technique that uses light to control brain cells.
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye convened on Monday an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh to address the security developments and threats facing the Kingdom.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election strengthened nationalist parties.
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The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
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Palestinians in West Bank are suffering increasing Israeli violence and repression.
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A new travel advisory warns of "the potential for aerial drone or missile attacks in Saudi Arabia" and urges US citizens to "remain vigilant."
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Jordan and the UAE have begun constructing the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway, a major transport project overseen by King Abdullah and Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Khaled. The railway, managed by the UAE–Jordan Railway Company, will transport approximately 13 million tonnes of phosphate annually from Shidiya mines to the Red Sea port of Aqaba. This initiative aims to enhance phosphate transport, reduce shipping costs, and connect Jordan's resources to international markets.
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By Kate Holton and Steve HollandLONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a threat linked to Iran had prompted the removal of American B-1 bombers from a British airbase.The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers, and had recently been used in US strikes on Iran. Last week, five British men were arrested near the base — which Iran's Revolutionary Guards previously said was a legitimate target — on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
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A US envoy recently held a rare meeting with Sudan's top general, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, in a push by the Trump administration to end the country's devastating conflict. This diplomatic effort, hosted by Egyptian President El-Sisi, aims to restore Sudan's stability, facilitate reconstruction, and transition toward a civilian-led government. The war has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, displacing millions and causing widespread famine, prompting the US and other intermediaries to renew pressure for negotiations and a humanitarian truce.
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Israeli army says seized two suspects in south Syria
