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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Last Invasion of England’ by Arthur der Weduwen
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Last Invasion of England’ by Arthur der Weduwen
News of October 5, 2026
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Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’: state media
Iran president says talks with US ‘meaningless’: state media
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Hormuz tanker attacks mount, putting oil flows at risk
Roughly a dozen reported attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz suggests Iran is once again dialing up the pressure as US economic sanctions plunge the rial to new lows.
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UN rights council condemns drone strikes plaguing Sudan
UN rights council condemns drone strikes plaguing Sudan
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.
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Emirati firm plans two mega property development projects in Syria
Emirati firm plans two mega property development projects in Syria
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca Pact amid war with Houthis
The public deployment of Pakistani and Turkish troops to Saudi Arabia carries symbolic weight across the region
Sports
Premier League viewership in US up 20 percent among young Americans
English Premier League viewership up 20 percent among young Americans following World Cup, Nielsen Sports data shows.
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‘This is not the crisis of the Gulf, it is the crisis of the world’: Al Ansari calls for regional dialogue
Advisor to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs [MoFA] spokesperson Majed Al Ansari has called for rethinking a new regional security framework built on dialogue, stronger Gulf cooperation…
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Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
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Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
The latest suspected incursion on NATO's eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
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Suez Canal recovery is critical to global trade and economic growth: Egyptian minister
Suez Canal recovery is critical to global trade and economic growth: Egyptian minister
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Freed Syrians recount torture in Israeli detention centre
Syrians released from Israeli detention have described abuse behind bars.
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Polish embassy in US expresses outrage over Tucker Carlson comments on Second World War | The National
Journalist 'justified' Germany's invasion of Poland and questioned why UK became involved in conflict
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Civil Defense warns of continuing thunderstorms across most Saudi regions through Saturday
The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid forecast of thunderstorms continue hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Saturday.
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Trump says ready to ‘help’ Russia with reported plague
Trump says ready to ‘help’ Russia with reported plague
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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory
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Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment
Mexico's Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.
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Public Security Directorate launches upgraded 'Kollona Amn' App
The General Directorate of Public Security launched an upgraded version of the 'Kollona Amn' app on Monday as part of its efforts to advance digital security services and handle reports more efficiently.
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Saudi Arabia to begin residency program for undocumented Yemenis
Saudi Arabia to begin residency program for undocumented Yemenis
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Trump says Saudi, Yemeni attacks against Houthis will work out 'very well'
Trump says Saudi, Yemeni attacks against Houthis will work out 'very well' US President Donald Trump showed optimism regarding the outcomes of the current offensive led by Saudi Arabia and the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces against the Houthis. In answer to a reporter's question regarding the current Saudi and Yemeni attacks against the Houthis, he said, "It will work out very well."
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Trump says Saudi, Yemeni attacks against Houthis will work out 'very well'
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Donis believes players’ spirit will lead Saudi to Gulf Cup 27 victory
Donis believes players’ spirit will lead Saudi to Gulf Cup 27 victory
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CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report
The agency's 'alternative analysis' notes Israel's domestic fissures over conscription, settler violence and mental health of returning soldiers
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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the US military failed them
Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the US military failed them
Politics
Australia's migrant policy using offshore processing centers offers lessons for EU and US
Australia has used offshore processing centers to deter asylum seekers for more than two decades. As the EU and US pursue similar third-country arrangements, Australia's experience highlights the potential problems.
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Yemen military announces retaking of Mokha from Houthis amid Red Sea offensive
Saudi Arabia is providing significant air support to the Yemeni government offensive and held a meeting with senior Turkish and Pakistani officials amid the escalation.
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say
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…
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Mecca Defense Alliance agrees to ‘immediately’ implement collective defense commitments
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan agreed Monday to “immediately” implement collective defense commitments and take measures to ensure the “rapid deployment” of agreed military forces and capabili…
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UAE condemns Israel’s bulldozing operations, expansion of Sufa 53 line in Syria
The 'Sufa 53' line is an Israeli military engineering project involving a fortified road and barrier system inside the buffer zone in Syria's Quneitra province
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5 civilians, including 2 children, injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza
5 civilians, including 2 children, injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza
Politics
Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war
Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Technology
UAE among global leaders in AI agent adoption, analysis shows | The National
Study compared technology acceptance among eight countries
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Rubio says Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself amid Houthi attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington intends to uphold its security commitments to Saudi Arabia, stressing Riyadh's right to defend itself against Houthi attacks.
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106 cover-up cases detected during 1,861 inspection tours in September
A total of 106 suspected cases of commercial concealment or cover-up were detected during inspection tours carried out during the last month of September.
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US urges citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain ‘vigilant’ over risk of drone, missile attacks
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday urged American citizens to remain “vigilant” over the current security situation and the potential for drone or missile attacks, Anadolu reports. In a secur…
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Pakistan and Turkey to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis
Pakistan and Turkey to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis In a joint statement issued by the Makkah Alliance, Pakistan and Turkey announced that they would provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid its war with the Houthis, following the emergency meeting of the Political Strategy and Defence Committee of the alliance. "The Committee decided to move immediately to practical implementation of collective defence commitments and taking the necessary measures to pr…
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UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate
Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Muslim World League chief meets Belgian Muslim community leaders in Brussels
Muslim World League chief meets Belgian Muslim community leaders in Brussels
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Palestinian families evacuated from West Bank settler violence return home
Six Palestinian families, displaced for over two months due to violence by Israeli settlers, have returned to their homes in the West Bank town of Tell. Announced by the Palestinian Authority, their return follows repeated attacks on Tell, primarily from the Havat Gilad settlement, highlighting the ongoing issue of settler aggression in the region.
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact
The three countries agree to trigger collective defence measures in response to 'heinous attacks' by Yemen's Houthis.
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Saudi Arabia expands tourist visa eligibility to Kosovo and Guyana
Saudi Arabia has expanded its tourist visa program to include citizens of Kosovo and Guyana, allowing eligible travelers to obtain visas electronically or on arrival.
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UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session
UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session
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Makkah alliance to activate 'collective deterrence', Saudi Arabia's minister of defence announces
Makkah alliance to activate 'collective deterrence', Saudi Arabia's minister of defence announces Saudi Minister of Defence Prince Khaled bin Salman announced that the Makkah alliance will activate "collective deterrence" amid the current escalation with the Houthis in Yemen, following an emergency meeting of the alliance's Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Riyadh. The meeting "reaffirmed the solidarity and unity of our countries in confronting the heinous attacks against the Kingd…
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What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.
Business
QCB, Euroclear expand global access to Qatar government bonds
This strategic initiative seeks to create a more innovative, efficient and globally connected capital market underpinned by modern market infrastructure and strong investor protection. Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Euroclear…
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US State Department approves arms sales worth $2.27B to Egypt, Kuwait, UAE
The US State Department has approved three possible foreign military sales to Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with a combined estimated cost of about $2.27 billion, Anadolu reports. The …
Culture
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to feature Frank Gehry exhibition in opening programme | The National
Original sketches, hand-built models and archive materials will trace the development of the architect’s design for the museum