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Trump says US moved bombers from UK after 'some threats'
Trump says US moved bombers from UK after 'some threats'
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Inside Al-Aqsa as Israeli restrictions tighten on Palestinians
The New Arab documents growing Israeli restrictions, settler incursions and arrests at Al-Aqsa, as Palestinians hold fast to the holy site.
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Turkiye strongly condemns Israel’s activities in Syria’s Quneitra province
Turkiye on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s resumption of activities along the so-called “Sufa 53 line” in Syria’s Quneitra province, saying the move was aimed at creating…
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No Prefunding, No Custom API: The Real Test Starts Now
By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – Institutional crypto still carries two frictions that traditional wholesale desks refuse. One is the need to prefund. The other is the need to build and maintain a separate exchange API. 4OT...
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Thirteen Thousand Feet in Two Minutes
By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – A medical flight reported an electrical problem and then vanished from radar. The Gulfstream G100 left Bermuda with a patient and five others. Near Boston the crew called the power failure...
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Nostalgia Only Works If the Hits Land
By: Robert Sterling – SeaPRwire – Seven decades of blue characters do not automatically sell a box of cards. Fans already own the comics, the cartoons and the toys. A new premium set has to convert that recognition into...
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Mocha Is Claimed. The Strait Is Still Contested.
By: Gavin Thorne – SeaPRwire – Two claims landed on the same day. Yemeni government forces say they have retaken the Red Sea port of Mocha. They also say they hold the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis say the fight for...
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Kuwaiti jailed for life in UK over bid to attack Israeli embassy
Kuwaiti jailed for life in UK over bid to attack Israeli embassy
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Israeli army demolishes home housing two Palestinian families near Hebron
The Israeli army demolished a home housing two Palestinian families near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Monday, leaving both families homeless, Anadolu reports. Heavy machinery tore down the b…
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In Bangladesh camps, rising online gambling traps Rohingya as opportunities shrink
In Bangladesh camps, rising online gambling traps Rohingya as opportunities shrink
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Samoa prime minister apologises after Nazi salute video surfaces
Samoa PM has apologised after a video of him resurfaced, showing him leading a Nazi salute and saying ‘Heil Hitler'.
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Romania says two dead after fire on ship, Ukraine blames Russian drones
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two people died and others were rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters, Romanian authorities said on Monday, as Ukraine blamed Russian drones for the incident.Romania's interior ministry said 11 crew members of the ship which sank had been rescued. The country's Naval Authority said the incident involved a fire on the ship Royad Mammadov.
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Replenishing crude, fuel stocks could take 2 years: Saudi Arabia Aramco CEO
Almost 3 billion barrels of oil supply have been lost since the start of the conflict, Amin Amin Nasser said
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Iran’s economy deteriorates, oil minister resigns, workers protest: What to know
Iran’s oil minister has resigned amid mounting economic pressure from US sanctions and restrictions on the country’s exports.
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ASUS to showcase AI-enabled commercial solutions at AI Everything Abu Dhabi
The company will highlight its commercial portfolio for enterprise and government sectors
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Qatar loan market looks to its next phase
An LMA and Al Tamimi & Company roundtable in Doha explored how Qatar’s loan market can evolve through locally tailored documentation, Arabic-language options and more consistent Islamic finance standards. At…
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Young artists explore Jeddah’s stories through Recess showcase
Young artists explore Jeddah’s stories through Recess showcase
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After Colombia's exit, what is left of the Hague Group?
Three founding members have quit the coalition since March, while South Africa faces accusations of 'hypocrisy' over coal shipments to Israel
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Rubio says US still confident its bases are secure after UK incident
Rubio says US still confident its bases are secure after UK incident US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington still has confidence in the security of all of its bases, after five men were arrested near a British air base that hosts American bombers on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Rubio, asked about the US decision to remove its B-1 bombers from the British base, said the defence department constantly reallocates resources where they need to be and that he wou…
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Kuwait investigates cases of suffocation among female students at secondary school
All cases are currently stable with the concerned authorities monitoring the students' health in real time
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Adnoc to supply up to 2 million tonnes of LNG to Thailand
Adnoc launched its global LNG marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi Global Market in July 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi stocks slip as TASI falls 0.25% to close at 10,479
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) slipped 0.25 percent to close at 10,479.78 on Monday, while the parallel Nomu market gained 0.73 percent. Notable corporate disclosures included Saudi Networkers Services Co. accepting a significant VAT assessment, Molan Steel Co. proposing an amended plan to address accumulated losses, and Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co. and Alwasail Industrial Co. securing new contracts.
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From Iranian proxies to Giants Brigades: Who's who in Yemen conflict | The National
Fighting pits Saudi-backed Yemeni government against Iran-sponsored Houthis
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AI is making intelligence abundant. Trust is becoming scarce.
As AI and shared digital infrastructure level the playing field, financial institutions will need to compete on more than technology
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The UK has failed to recognise the scale of Iran’s covert threat | The National
The country has become a fertile ground for Tehran’s operations
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Over 155,000 UAE bank customers get financial relief amid regional conflict
The Central Bank's relief measures, launched in March, have supported loans worth Dh15.9 billion, while the banking sector’s assets, lending and deposits all grew strongly
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UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting the fundamental freedoms of women and girls, saying Afghanistan's i
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Saudi Water Authority reviews $1.2bn Aseer water projects
Saudi Water Authority reviews $1.2bn Aseer water projects
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Inside Vram Minassian's Sparkling Universe
A decade after launching Continuum, brings his jewellery universe to Paris
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Israeli army tightens Gaza blockade with ‘wide trench, earthen embankment’: Report
The Israeli army is tightening its blockade of the Gaza Strip by constructing a wide trench and an earthen embankment while continuing targeted killings of Hamas members, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper…
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Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges UK to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate
Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges UK to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate Emily Thornberry, chair of parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on Britain to refuse compliance with Israel ’s closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. Her intervention comes amidst mounting anxiety among Palestinians that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will submit to Israeli pressure and shut the consulate on Thursday. Middle East Eye understands that the foreig…
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Leading Hollywood exec shares insights, advice for budding filmmakers
Leading Hollywood exec shares insights, advice for budding filmmakers
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Dubai schools tighten photo and video rules to protect pupil privacy | The National
Parents back stronger measures set out in KHDA guidelines
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Portugal coach, federation open door for Ronaldo return
Portugal won 4-2 in Denmark without Ronaldo and then beat Norway on Sunday to maintain a perfect record in Group A4 and secure a place in the Nations League quarterfinals
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Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?
Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?
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Adnoc signs Thai LNG deal after Iran war disrupts Gulf supply | The National
Deliveries to begin in 2027 as Bangkok seeks to diversify sources of imported gas
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Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
Israel condemns the move as the party's vote causes an uproar, including among party members.
Technology
Perilous surrender: The Pentagon falls for artificial intelligence
The trend was already tracing itself through the corridors of power, but the world’s most powerful defence department has fallen, most heavily, for the use of artificial intelligence at virtually e…
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خبير قانوني ل«عكاظ»: أي شرط في عقد العمل يخالف النظام باطل
أكد خبير قانون العمل المستشار الدكتور خالد رشاد خياط ل«عكاظ» أن أي شرط يتضمنه عقد العمل ويخالف أحكام نظام العمل يُعد باطلًا، حتى وإن وافق عليه العامل ووقّع العقد، مشددًا على أن توثيق عقد العمل في منصة «قوى» لا يعني إقرار صحة البنود المخالفة للنظام أو إضفاء المشروعية عليها.
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UAE 'ready for the moment' as they face Saudi Arabia in Arabian Gulf Cup final | The National
New coach Dalic confident his team can win the title for a third time against the hosts in Jeddah
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Chinese teachers leave Philippine schools after security warnings over China links
There are about 150 Chinese schools in the Philippines. Chinese teachers made their exodus after a purported US security expert raised questions about their true intentions in the country
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Kenz ‘de’ Rasasi targets $16 billion global fragrance opportunity: A legacy ready for its next chapter
Dubai-born fragrance house will debut eight collections at Beautyworld Middle East 2026 as it looks to reach a new generation of consumers
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Saudi Arabia's SAL Expands Logistics Options as Global Trade Map Shifts
The speed and cost of transporting shipments are no longer the only factors determining companies' choices in the logistics services market. Geopolitical disruptions and changes in global trade routes have redefined the concept of supply chain efficiency. Securing transportation alternatives, the ability to shift quickly between routes and modes of transport, and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of goods have become more prominent factors in customer decisions.