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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye to activate collective defense commitments amid ongoing threats
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye to activate collective defense commitments amid ongoing threats
News of October 5, 2026
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye to activate collective defense commitments amid ongoing threats
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye to activate collective defense commitments amid ongoing threats
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US mission issues warning for US citizens in Saudi Arabia
US mission issues warning for US citizens in Saudi Arabia The US mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert for American citizens in the kingdom amid the ongoing escalations with the Houthis in Yemen. " Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia and the potential for aerial drone or missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US Mission strongly encourages all US citizens to remain vigilant and follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense," the aler…
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Saudi Arabia condemns continued Houthi attacks, reaffirms right to defend itself
Saudi Arabia condemns continued Houthi attacks, reaffirms right to defend itself
Business
Aramco chief sounds alarm as global oil stocks hit critical lows
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warned that global oil stockpiles have fallen to alarmingly low levels, leaving energy markets vulnerable to further supply disruptions unless the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens.
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Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe
Police and security agencies in multiple countries scramble to piece together background and intentions of Hamam al-Hammami
Business
UAE-Syria move ahead on $20 billion real estate mega-developments
Major housing and tourism projects in Damascus and Latakia are set to advance following a new agreement with UAE real estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar.
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Dubai's Golden Visa scheme rewards outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day | The National
Hundreds of private schoolteachers apply for residency scheme launched to retain top teaching talent in the emirate
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UAE transfers 7,479 passengers to Tel Aviv after flydubai flight suspension: GCAA
The relevant authorities in the country granted permits to Israeli carriers to operate flights to Dubai, alongside flights operated by Etihad Airways
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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure
Tit-for-tat expulsions expected after relations deteriorate as a result of UK ban on goods from illegal settlements
Business
UAE, Jordan launch $2.5 billion railway project linking Aqaba to mining sites
The project works include the construction of railway tracks, about 55 bridges, six tunnels and associated engineering structures
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Lebanese army to hold joint drills with Britain | The National
Pegasus Cedar 2026 is first UK-Lebanon exercise since regional conflict began three years ago
Sports
Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Technology
Denmark: Data of millions compromised in hack
The breach by the hackers was through the legitimate login credentials of a local company, initial findings suggest. The data of some 8.8 million registered people was compromised.
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Another 201 displaced families return from camps in Idlib to their homes in 9 Syrian provinces
Another 201 displaced families return from camps in Idlib to their homes in 9 Syrian provinces
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**The “Muslim NATO” is Real: How a Three-Nation Military Pact Rewrites the Middle East’s Power Game**
(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The label “Muslim NATO” has finally shed its journalistic flair. It is no longer just a catchy moniker for a diplomatic gesture. When Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan convened in R...
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Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar
Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar
Politics
Spain calls snap election amid housing crisis
Mounting anger over Spain’s housing crisis have led Prime Minister Sanchez to call an early election on November 29
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1 Palestinian killed, 5 injured in Israeli army, occupier attacks in West Bank
A Palestinian was killed and five others injured Monday in Israeli army and occupier attacks in the occupied West Bank provinces of Hebron and Jenin, according to Palestinian officials and medical …
Science
Saudi solar park becomes breeding ground for threatened gazelles in global-first initiative
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has introduced 38 Sand gazelles into a 250MW solar park in a global-first initiative combining renewable energy with wildlife conservation.
Business
Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade
Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have written to Ursula von der Leyen, calling for tougher EU mechanisms against unfair trade practices by other states. They name no names but seem to have China or the US in mind.
Sports
The Asian Games close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030
The Asian Games showcased record-breaking athletes, medal-winning nations, and event-management challenges as Japan handed over to Qatar for 2030.
Business
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector records strongest growth in 7 months
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector maintained its growth trajectory in September, reaching its highest level in seven months, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data from Riyad Bank.
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Saudi Arabia has right to defend itself from Houthis, Marco Rubio says | The National
US Secretary of State pledges to honour defence and security agreement with Riyadh
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Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan hold summit amid Ethiopia tensions
All four countries have increasingly tense relations with Ethiopia, driven by disputes over the Nile, Red Sea access and security.
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Child, domestic worker safe after falling into well in Fujairah, authority confirms
The department urged homeowners, farm owners and landowners to ensure wells are securely covered and properly protected to avoid accidents
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UK ’threatens to expel Israeli diplomats’ over consulate closure
London is reportedly threatening to expel one Israeli diplomat for every British one forced out of the British Consulate General in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Pregnant women give birth fleeing Yemen war as aid funds run dry
Some 2,300 pregnant women are estimated to require assistance amid new waves of displacement as Yemen’s fighting escalates.
Business
Algeria Confirms Continuation Of Its Role In Buttressing Global Oil Market Stability – الشروق أونلاين
Algeria confirmed the continuation of its active role in supporting global oil market stability, through its commitment to “OPEC+” decisions and enhancing dialogue and coordination among producing countries, coinciding with the decision of the seven countries participating in voluntary production adjustments to keep their production levels unchanged during November. This came out during the ministerial […]
Business
Algeria Plans Strategic Pharmaceutical Hub to Supply Africa with Medicines – الشروق أونلاين
Algeria plans to establish a strategic pharmaceutical center aimed at supplying African countries with medicines and essential health products, Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouassim Kouidri said Monday, October 5. Speaking at the second International Conference of the National Council for Pharmaceutical Ethics, held in Algiers under the theme “National Sovereignty and African Openness for Sustainable Health,” […]
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Iran's president says negotiations with US are meaningless, state media reports
Iran's president says negotiations with US are meaningless, state media reports Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations with the US are meaningless, according to state media. There is no point in negotiating with "an enemy that terrorizes, sanctions, pressures, and threatens on a daily basis", he said.
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Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds Palestinians
An Israeli university lecturer has been charged over an alleged plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians in coordinated attacks and forcibly expel others.
Politics
Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify.
Politics
Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify.
Politics
Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu gives voters dramatic ultimatum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given voters an election ultimatum: Vote for him or vote for Palestine.
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Can Yemen’s divided coalition turn the tide against the Houthis?
Analysis: An anti-Houthi coalition is striking back in Yemen, but competing political agendas and fractured command structures could undermine the campaign
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DR Congo boat collision kills at least 30, dozens missing
Two vessels crashed while navigating the Congo River in Equateur province at night.
Politics
Trump says rise of petrol prices no longer due to Strait of Hormuz
Trump says rise of petrol prices no longer due to Strait of Hormuz In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump stated that the rise in petrol prices is no longer due to the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, Trump said that the blowing up of Russian refineries and the closing of US refineries in some states are the actual reasons behind the spike in petrol prices.
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Sharjah warns against dumping pets after abandonment cases at animal market
Along with the notice, the municipality shared footage of a boy leaving an animal in a cage outside one of the shops at the Birds and Pet market
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Yemen: Video shows armoured vehicle ramming unarmed and armed men as fighting rages
The vehicle mows down men who clearly have their hands raised to surrender, in addition to men armed with rifles
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Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea as tensions with neighbors escalate
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is reiterating his country’s demand for Red Sea access, escalating tensions with neighboring coastal nations who maintain that governance of the sea rests with them. The dispute adds to existing regional conflicts over the Tigray region and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
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Professor indicted over plans to attack hundreds of Israeli Arabs, Palestinians
The suspect in his sixties lives in the central city of Petah Tikva and teaches mathematics at Bar-Ilan University
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Teenager shows BBC life inside Gaza displacement camp
13-year-old Lara lives in a displacement camp in Gaza City.
Business
Saudi Arabia emphasizes strengthening international coordination to address shared economic challenges
The sixth meeting of the Deputies of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) was held virtually on September 29.
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Iran executes two men linked to anti-govt protests
Iran executes two men over the deaths of four police officers during anti-government protests, as rights groups raise concerns over rising executions.
Sports
Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with a ball
Russia's Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball during match with Novak Djokovic.
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'I was deceived': French ISIS recruit on trial in Iraq says he regrets joining group | The National
Mehdi Ismail Mohammed one of 11 French citizens of North African origin brought before judge in Baghdad
Sports
Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open after hitting spectator in face with ball | The National
Russian's semi-final against Novak Djokovic ended after moment of frustration in Beijing