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Iraqi police officer killed in ISIS attack near Kirkuk | The National
First reported assault since withdrawal of US-led coalition
News of October 6, 2026
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France: Trade unions join students in major demonstration
Some 256,000 people took to the streets in student-led protests across France. They demonstrated against poor learning conditions and run-down schools.
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Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile
The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis at Saudi Arabia, as government forces backed by the kingdom battled to retake territory seized by the group in a lightning offensive. The Iran-backed fighters claimed they struck several airports, including in Riyadh, while the Yemeni government's Saba news agency reported missiles and drones targeting Aden airport in Yemen.
Culture
Western artists step up their support for Palestine
The issue of Palestine is no longer represented in the Western arts scene by marginal voices or isolated individual positions. As more artists and celebrities express solidarity with the Palestinia…
Politics
Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur 'in the next few days', Anwar Ibrahim says.
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Gaza woman rescues books from rubble to keep education alive
Amid the destruction of Gaza’s schools and universities, Niveen Al-Gharabli has built a makeshift book stall.
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How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
Al Jazeera travels to Yemen's displacement camps to measure the toll of malnutrition on the country's children.
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Digital Resilience: Saudi Arabia Readies Government Services for Continuity
A student follows a lesson in a virtual classroom, a patient receives a medical consultation from home and a beneficiary accesses an official document on a mobile phone -snapshots of how digital government services have become part of everyday life in Saudi Arabia. As access becomes easier, ensuring those services remain available is increasingly important. Education, healthcare and government transactions are daily needs that require readiness to maintain service availability and allow beneficiaries to rely on them when needed.
Politics
India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi briefly detained in election protest
Opposition parties began their march from parliament towards to the Election Commission of India, but were stopped by heavy police deployments
Sports
France come from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in Nations League
Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio put the visitors ahead, but Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise, all on the bench at kickoff, turned the match on its head in the final 15 minutes
Business
du Pay to move into a subscription model for its remittance services
The company is planning on implementing a minimum-cost subscription model, in addition to receiving benefits even if a remittance is not sent
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Teens vs cop: France braces for school blockades, protests
A teenager’s hand was blown off as high-school protesters clashed with riot police in northern France on Monday.
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Rory McIlroy confirmed for DP World Tour Championship as he chases Race to Dubai record | The National
Northern Irishman to join Patrick Reed for the November 12-15 event at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Politics
British support for Israel is shattering
There is not a single member of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office who believes that Israel, under any leadership, would allow a Palestinian state to be born
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US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary forces that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.DETAILS:• US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said on X he attended a lunch hosted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi alongside Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
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US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary forces that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.DETAILS:• US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said on X he attended a lunch hosted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi alongside Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
Sports
Sahibzada Farhan named Pakistan’s T20 captain as Naseem Shah returns
Salman Agha axed before T20 home series against Sri Lanka, but Shaheen Shah Afridi is retained as ODI captain.
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Yemen forces claim key gains near Bab al-Mandeb: What’s the latest?
The internationally recognised government retakes territories from the Houthis as fighting rages on the western coast.
Business
Saudi Real Estate Refinance Co., Banque Saudi Fransi sign 3rd mortgage portfolio deal
Saudi Real Estate Refinance Co., Banque Saudi Fransi sign 3rd mortgage portfolio deal
Technology
Abu Dhabi government service costs fall by 30% as satisfaction hits 92%, official says
A top official said AI is helping remove a ‘time tax’ from public services, with some transactions now completed before residents ask
Politics
Berri Reins In Hezbollah Campaign against Lebanese Prime Minister
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has moved to rein in political attacks by his ally Hezbollah against Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, with sources close to Berri telling Asharq Al-Awsat that he pushed for a de-escalation between Salam and a large segment of residents in southern Lebanon.
Politics
Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit for US senate campaign
Obama taped two dozen ads last week for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate that will be released in the coming days and weeks.
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Saudi airports attacked as Yemen's west coast battle intensifies | The National
Two attacks on southern airports cause three injuries, General Authority of Civil Aviation says
Health
Dubai Ride 2026 guide: Date, registration, bib collection and more | The National
City gears up for cycling event as Dubai Fitness Challenge marks 10th anniversary
Technology
UAE to have over 10,000 autonomous taxis, delivery vans by 2027, official says
Faisal Al Bannai says orders have already been placed as country prepares major expansion of physical AI with companies and wide scale deployment across the ecosystem.
Business
World Bank to Asharq Al-Awsat: Easing of Hormuz Shock to Drive Saudi Growth to 7.9% in 2027
Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to stage a strong rebound in 2027 as the effects of disruptions to energy and trade flows fade. The World Bank forecasts the Kingdom's GDP to grow by 7.9 percent next year, following a projected 2 percent contraction in 2026. The crisis linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure has demonstrated that diversifying sources of economic growth is just as important as diversifying energy export routes and logistics infrastructure.
Business
UAE, EU cut tariffs to boost trade to nearly $50 billion by 2032
Non-oil trade between the UAE and the five-member Eurasian Economic Union reached $33.6 billion in 2025, with the agreement targeting nearly $50 billion annually by 2032
Sports
Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point sparks backlash
The WTA has made efforts to tackle the issue of online abuse by introducing an AI-powered system which monitors thousands of players and officials on social media
Culture
'World’s finest actor': Anupam Kher cherishes lunch with 'dearest friend' Robert De Niro
The Indian actor took to Instagram to share that the two had spent time together over lunch, enjoying warm conversations
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Saudi Arabia warns against filming or sharing missile and drone interceptions | The National
Iran-backed Yemeni rebels claim military operations on locations across kingdom
Politics
UK PM weighs delay to roadmap for higher defence spending, Times reports
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying an announcement on how and when Britain will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, The Times reported on Tuesday, pushing back a key milestone on the path to meeting NATO's target of 3.5% by 2035. Britain is under pressure to spell out how it will meet the NATO commitment and respond to a heightened security threat.Burnham has pledged to meet the 2035 target, but his government has yet to set out the steps required to get there.
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Mona Tougaard walks for Chanel, Sacai in Paris
Mona Tougaard walks for Chanel, Sacai in Paris
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Germany's ex-spy chief arrested for espionage, disclosing state secrets and attempted treason
August Hanning, the man who once led Germany's spy service, is now under investigation for passing on state secrets.
Technology
Etisalat to expand global connectivity capacity 25-fold by 2030
Project, launched in presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, will expand digital infrastructure in UAE and abroad to support AI growth
Culture
James Gunn confirms writing his next film ahead of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow' release
Earlier in August, he revealed that the shooting of the superhero film has been wrapped
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Le tribunal criminel près la Cour d'Alger prononce les premières condamnations à la peine de mort – الشروق أونلاين
Le tribunal criminel près la Cour d’Alger a prononcé les premières condamnations à la peine de mort, en application de la loi 25-03 du 1er juillet 2025 relative à la prévention et à la répression de l’usage et du trafic illicites de stupéfiants et de substances psychotropes. Les condamnations à la peine de mort ont […]
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UniHawk launches A World Academy with winter residencies at leading global universities
Immersive campus-based programmes offer students a gateway to university life in Dubai, Oxford and Cambridge
Technology
AI powers the next generation of policing and public safety
As cities become smarter and more connected, AI is enabling police forces to move from reactive operations to predictive, data-driven decision-making
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MSF warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned on Monday of rapidly deteriorating humanitarian and living conditions in the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of continuing to destroy infrastructure essential to P…
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Trump orders firing squad for Hasan, 2009 Fort Hood attacker
Hasan conducted the attack in 2009, which killed 12 unarmed active-duty soldiers and a retired serviceman, and wounded 32 others.
Culture
Director Matt Reeves steps away from 'The Batman Part II' production due to 'family matter'
Prior to the pause, the shooting of the film had been underway in London
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‘A return to prison is always looming’: Iran’s Nobel laureate recounts torture in jail and hopes for the future
The human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was severely beaten by security forces and denied medical care. In an interview with the Guardian, she discusses her shifting sense of identity and being a mother in jail
Culture
Wired to Steal: Zionism and the Shaping of the Western Mind
Wired to Steal: Zionism and the Shaping of the Western Mind (Olive Branch Press, 2026) addresses a gap in analysing settler colonialism and colonial violence. The disruption of humanity through deh…
Business
Etisalat offers free data to customers as it celebrates 50th anniversary
Customers have been promised 1GB for every year of loyalty, valid until October 13; anniversary packages include 50GB for Dh200
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Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military
Israel on Tuesday said that Hamas and the Palestinian population in Gaza would pay a "heavy price" if any of Israel's armed forces were harmed on the three-year anniversary of the militant group's October…
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‘Done my duty’: Harmanpreet steps down as Indian women’s cricket captain
The 37-year-old is longest-serving cricket captain, among both men and women, to have captained in over 150 T20I games.
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UAE's e& returns to its original Etisalat name as it focuses on AI growth | The National
Move comes as telecoms group celebrates 50 years of operations, with services expanding around world