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Algeria and Niger have officially launched operations on the section of the Trans-Saharan Fiber-Optic Backbone connecting the two countries, marking a new step in strengthening digital connectivity across the region. Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki and Niger’s Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies Hamani Kargné oversaw the official launch ceremony […]
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Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on ‘American Idol’, was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of his wife. He was convicted by a jury despite maintaining his innocence.
Technology
UAE’s AHOY Labs ranked eighth globally in an independent benchmark that measures how accurately AI systems retrieve and verify information from large corporate data archives
Technology
Recognition comes as the UAE expands its push into quantum technologies, with researchers testing real-world applications in materials discovery and semiconductor research
Sports
Mandhana has been the backbone of India's batting in recent years and played a key part in the Asian Games victory, including a stellar 45-ball 79 in the final against Sri Lanka
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The Dubai-based investment firm has acquired land for a project combining free sports training for local children with a planned wellness resort
Health
The death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk is still being looked into, the authorities said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Russia to be transparent about its findings.
Health
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.
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Iran International, which is based in London, had been critical of the Iranian government and supportive of opposition groups
Sports
‘We’re working to keep football clean’, Turkish minister says
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Between 80,000 and 100,000 Palestinian families in the West Bank rely on the olive harvest for primary or secondary sources of income, according to the United Nations.
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Analysis: Hezbollah fought to defend the Assad regime while Syria’s new rulers sought to overthrow it. Are both sides now testing the contours of future ties?
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Mehdi Hasan addressed Israeli attacks on Western commentators over Gaza during a heated debate with Israeli officials on Piers Morgan Uncensored
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Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.
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Kilmar Ábrego Garcia is returning to court to contest his deportation to Liberia after a previous mistaken deportation to El Salvador. His legal team seeks a permanent injunction to halt the deportation, arguing for his relocation to Costa Rica.
Health
The Ministry of Health has recorded an increase in respiratory infections coinciding with the start of the virus season, noting that the rise falls within expected levels.
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Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea
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Saudi Cabinet reaffirms full support for Yemen amid Houthi escalation
Politics
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
Lifestyle
Vice President made comments on opening day of Global Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi
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Kurdish authorities report that approximately 2,200 foreign relatives of Islamic State fighters remain in a camp in northeast Syria. Despite ongoing negotiations, the transfer of camp administration to Damascus is still pending.
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Territorial gains alone will not be enough to change the trajectory of the war.
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The ceasefire in Gaza has failed to provide stability or adequate humanitarian relief, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday, urging all parties to fully implement their obligations …
Politics
OTTAWA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Turkey by a Canadian leader.The visit, which was firstreported by Reuters, would mark Carney's latest break with Canadian diplomatic convention as he seeks to reduce the country's reliance on the United States, by far its biggest trading partner, after a collapse in trade talks in August.
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The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi group targeting the southwest region of Saudi Arabia.
Technology
Samer Soliman, Group CEO of Arab Financial Services, said during a panel session that consumers will need to build trust in AI agents before using them in financial transactions
Politics
The recent electoral victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-Anhalt has caused concern among migrants fearing increased deportations and restrictions. Many question their future in the region.
Politics
Trump blames France unrest on ‘mass migration,’ Islam
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The FlyDubai attack has spawned ’Bibiwood’ conspiracy theories alleging an Israeli false flag, with sceptics scrutinising videos and passengers
Politics
Spain approves housing decrees that triggered snap election
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Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led the demolition of a Palestinian home in East Jerusalem, resulting in the displacement of about 70 residents. The Palestinian Authority condemned this act as a political maneuver aimed at garnering support for the upcoming elections, emphasizing that such demolitions do not change the status of East Jerusalem as occupied territory.
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Top UN food agency official ‘fired over Gaza hunger warnings’
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The Yemeni government praised Saudi Arabia's decision to regularize the status of its nationals residing illegally in the Kingdom.
Sports
Bain & Company highlights Roshn Saudi League progress and priorities for growth
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Seventy Palestinians were displaced on Tuesday after Israeli authorities destroyed a five-story residential building in East Jerusalem.
Health
Nearly one million calls to an Israeli mental health hotline reveal growing loneliness and suicidal thoughts among young people after three years of war
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile The Saudi-led coalition said its forces have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis. The coalition spokesman, Major-General Turki al-Malki, said the target of the missile was Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait city.
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Egypt and Jordan reaffirm support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
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A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.
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The resolution, introduced by Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Don Bacon and Michael McCaul, commended Machchhar, the crew and passengers and condemned the attack
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Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to Riyadh as the Houthis escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned international airlines against using Saudi airspace.
Business
Rising output, resilience of export lines and increase in storage are shared ambitions
Technology
AI could give individuals the productivity of much larger teams, while predicting one-person entertainment studios will also emerge, Omar Al Olama said
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Israel’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that nearly 30,000 soldiers and security personnel are facing psychological trauma since the Gaza war in October 2023, Anadolu reports. The ministry said arou…
Politics
By Steve Gorman and Bo EricksonLOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could "take out" a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California's Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans.Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state's farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to "see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did."
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Infantino's plan, launched just after this year's hugely successful World Cup, would have allowed private investors to acquire stakes in a company created under the FFE initiative
