Science
Skull fractures suggest servants of Egypt’s ancient kings were sacrificed
Study of remains taken from royal cemetery at Umm el-Qa’ab appears to confirm early Egyptologist’s theory
News of October 5, 2026
Business
Al Maktoum International accelerates toward world's biggest airport status
New airport will eventually accommodate up to 260 million passengers annually while introducing a seamless, technology-driven travel experience
Lifestyle
World Teachers’ Day: Let’s acknowledge the teachers who find a way for every child | The National
When parents place their child in a teacher’s care, they entrust that teacher with the person most precious to them
News
Israeli forces kill man in occupied Syrian territory amid incursions | The National
Killing follows report of Israeli military digging in across Quneitra on Sunday
Politics
Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate
City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.
News
US: FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan's president's family for China
A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, just before departing for China, with the US officials accusing her of spying on Taiwan's president's son.
News
Iran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons; acting minister named
The resignation comes as the seven-month-old war between Iran and the US has put pressure on the country's economy
Sports
Hallgrimsson says Israel tried to intimidate Ireland players during tense Nations League draw | The National
The sides clashed at half-time at TSC Arena, with one Republic official alleging an Israeli player had spat at him
Politics
Bosnian Serb nationalist claims party victory in Bosnia elections
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik claimed victory for his party in Bosnia’s elections.
News
US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.
News
What really happened aboard flydubai FZ1073 during attempted terror attack
Piecing together official findings and witness testimony, Khaleej Times reconstructs how the cockpit attack unfolded and how the aircraft was brought safely to ground
Technology
AI safety and rapid rise of advanced technology key topics for Abu Dhabi summit | The National
Ai Everything gets under way at Adnec on Tuesday
News
Makkah Alliance to deploy military forces in Saudi Arabia amid attacks
Keep reading Khaleej Times' live blog for timely, accurate updates
News
Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis
Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.
Culture
Amman Design Week returns after seven years with a new vision for Arab works | The National
From a reconstructed Palestinian fountain to a canopy built among the treetops, the expanded fourth edition explores how memory, heritage and materials shape the present
Culture
Sunken Silk Road city reveals Central Asia’s lost history
Sunken Silk Road city reveals Central Asia’s lost history
Business
Opening the taps on diesel reserves is a risky gamble for Europe | The National
Proposed prohibition of American diesel exports would have hit continent hard
Science
Human sacrifice in ancient Egypt uncovered by modern forensic science | The National
Reinvestigation of mass burial sites around royal tombs finds evidence of fatal blunt force trauma on skulls
Health
The UAE wants to make healthy living easier | The National
Recent public health initiatives suggest authorities are turning convenience into a force for good
Politics
Labour and Greens push for Muslim voters' support in London by-election | The National
Green leader Zack Polanski is challenging Labour's Somali candidate in Keir Starmer's former seat
Sports
Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.
Business
EU, China to hold talks in Beijing to avert trade war
EU, China to hold talks in Beijing to avert trade war
News
Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7
Israeli rescuer Natan Kenig says it does not take much of a trigger for him to relive the October 7, 2023 attack: his eyes open or closed, at home or out with friends, he still sees the rockets, torched cars and lifeless bodies. "I saw atrocities. The most terrible things in the world," he said. Three years after Hamas led the deadliest attack ever against Israel, Kenig, like so much of the country, remains traumatised. The flashbacks come daily, to the point that he has needed to see a therapist.
News
UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
News
Dubai looking at alternative ways of schooling; new models in pilot testing
Dubai is exploring new school models while working on teacher retention, educator well-being and a master plan to ensure schools meet the needs of communities
News
Dubai parents told not to take photos on school campuses amid new privacy rules
The guidance covers not only classrooms but also corridors, playgrounds, assemblies and drop-off and pick-up areas
Health
Commentary: Climate resilience must put youth and health at the centre
The youth are biologically more sensitive to environmental exposures, socially shaped by rapid urbanisation, and psychologically affected by ecological uncertainty
Business
UAE and Gulf investors pour money into US Treasuries as yields hit 20-year high
With 10-year US Treasury yield at its highest since 2007, analysts warn that rising rates, oil prices and regional tensions demand a balanced portfolio
News
US pulls bombers out of UK's Fairford airbase after arrests
Following a suspected terrorist plot targeting the UK's Fairford airbase, the US Air Force withdrew all its B-1 planes from the site.
Politics
Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.
Politics
Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?
The infamous hate group is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an attempt to grow its base.
News
Arab states condemn Israeli expansion of ‘Sufa 53 Line’ in Syria
Arab states condemn Israeli expansion of ‘Sufa 53 Line’ in Syria
Culture
بعد ماكليمور.. مغني راب أمريكي يرتدي قميص "الحرية لفسطين"
ارتدى نجم موسيقى "الكانتري" الأمريكي زاك برايان قميصاً يحمل عبارة "الحرية لفلسطين" خلال أدائه في ملعب "جيليت" المملوك للملياردير روبرت كرافت، مالك فريق "نيو إنغلاند باتريوتس" المنافس في دوري كرة القدم الأمريكية.
News
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.
Politics
Stubb’s Blame Game: When Uncertainty Becomes a Diplomatic Weapon
(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The geopolitical narrative is currently suffering from a severe case of "blame inflation." It is not just about who did what; it is about who gets to say who did what. Alexander Stubb...
News
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.
Lifestyle
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
News
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz
News
Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.
Sports
Portugal stay perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece
Portugal stay perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece
Politics
Election panel orders Netanyahu to remove 'election propaganda' videos
Election panel orders Netanyahu to remove 'election propaganda' videos The chairman of Israel's Central Elections Committee chairman ordered that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu remove online videos where military and public resources were used without authorisation, according to Haaretz. With election season in Israel set to begin on 27 October, Noam Sohlberg ruled that the videos constituted campaigning and included remarks that could only be seen as "boasting" over the government and the…
Business
Why the 13 Car Washes That Stopped Everything Are the Real Test for Club Car Wash
By: Robert Kensington The membership clock just reset for thirteen local franchises in the Mid-South. Club Car Wash acquired Glide Xpress on 2 October 2026. Thirteen sites will close for short renovations. They will reop...
News
Iran war updates: Turkiye, Pakistan back troop deployment to Saudi Arabia
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Monday, October 5, 2026.