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President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss $2.5 billion UAE-Jordan railway project in call | The National
UAE and Jordan leaders speak by phone to strengthen ties and back new rail infrastructure
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India opposition leaders briefly arrested in protest against election chief
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Politics
Iran politician files impeachment motion against Araghchi over US contacts | The National
Foreign Minister facing criticism over reported interaction with US envoy Steve Witkoff during UN General Assembly
Health
Kenya reports first-ever Ebola case after patient dies in Nairobi
The patient arrived in Kenya over the weekend from the Democratic Republic of Congo before testing positive for the virus. Health authorities are on high alert and monitoring for more cases.
Politics
White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego
Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.
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Dubai Police arrest two suspects in phone scam cases involving Dh11.8 million
The suspects pressured victims to transfer funds overseas, sell gold and isolate themselves during the scam
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Smotrich threatens Egypt, drawing angry response from Egyptians
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said there would be “no Sinai” if Egypt attacked Israel, prompting angry reactions from Egyptian journalists, lawmakers and influencers, some of …
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Top Israeli rabbi says Arab rule better for Jews than Zionism
Rabbi Dov Lando said Jews could have lived well under Arab rule and blamed Zionism for creating hostility towards Jews in newly aired footage.
Health
Fact check: Misleading claims about Russian lab worker's death fuels fears of plague outbreak
The death of a lab worker at a plague research institute in Russia has sparked claims about a lab accident, hundreds of infections and international spread. Some of these viral narratives are misleading.
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Sudan Joint Force says it has taken control of Bir Saliba in West Darfur
The Joint Force of armed movements in Sudan said on Monday that its forces, alongside the Sudanese army, had taken control of the Bir Saliba area in West Darfur following fighting with the Rapid Su…
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French warships ‘ready to go now’ for Gulf deployment, says admiral | The National
France preparing minehunters and fleet of sea drones for potential Hormuz mission
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ASEAN ‘Khair Ummah’ Conference Condemns Houthi Attacks on Makkah and Madinah
Participants at the fourth international conference of ASEAN countries, “Khair Ummah,” condemned on Tuesday the Houthi militia’s launch of drones and missiles toward Makkah and Madinah and its targeting of civilian sites in Saudi Arabia. ASEAN rejected the Houthi’s actions saying it threaten Islamic holy sites and the safety of civilians. In the conference’s final statement, the participants denounced what they said are criminal acts targeting Muslim holy sites and civilian targets in Saudi Arabia.
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Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia as over 1,500 migrants return
Anwar said Myanmar had to 'guarantee proper treatment to their own people so that there is no abuse, oppression and violation of human rights'
Politics
Pro-Palestine Greens challenge Labour’s grip on Starmer’s former seat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski hopes to shake Labour, which has held Holborn since the seat was created in 1983.
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Ethiopia pushes to secure Red Sea access as Tigray war raises regional tensions
Addis Ababa says its ‘legitimate interests’ in the Red Sea must be recognised as Eritrea, Sudan and other neighbours reject unilateral moves
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Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that attacks on civilian shipping are unacceptable after civilian ships were hit in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea."Commercial ships – and innocent crews – are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea," she said. While the circumstances of the incidents are being investigated, the situation in the Black Sea is increasingly concerning, von der Leyen added.
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Student wounds eight girls in Istanbul school knife attack
The attacker, wearing a school uniform, stabbed the youngsters; five sustained minor injuries and are likely to be discharged later today; two are in serious condition; one is undergoing surgery
Business
Gulf economies set for 10.3% rebound in 2027 if oil flows rebound: World Bank
Gulf economies set for 10.3% rebound in 2027 if oil flows rebound: World Bank
Politics
Singapore refers eight civil servants to police over property purchases
Minister announces referrals after think tank paper finds link between purchases and unannounced MRT stations.
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Israeli rabbi: ‘It would have been good if Arabs ruled here’
Rabbi Dov Lando, leader of Israel’s Lithuanian Haredi community, made controversial remarks on Monday about Zionism and the establishment of Israel state, saying that “it would have been good if Ar…
Business
McDonald's hit with class action alleging AI-powered menu price-fixing
A lawyer for the plaintiff said that McDonald's is 'leveraging its troves of data and its franchised system to nickel-and-dime consumers down to the last French fry'
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Prosecutor: Iranians Spied on London-based Journalists 'on Behalf of' Tehran
Three Iranian men went on trial Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the ground for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the Farsi-language Iran International television news network, which Tehran has labelled a terror organization. Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Noori, 57, who have all pleaded not guilty, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court in London accompanied by translators.
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Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border
Saudi aviation authority reports severe injuries and damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.
Culture
Where the city meets the sea: designing a sustainable future for Qatif’s mangroves
Where the city meets the sea: designing a sustainable future for Qatif’s mangroves
Politics
Sisi directs Egyptian military to maintain highest level of combat readiness
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday instructed the country’s armed forces to maintain the highest levels of combat readiness and preparedness amid what he described as unprecede…
Technology
UAE citizens 'most satisfied' globally with digital government services | The National
These are expected to lay a 'strong foundation' for the next phase of AI-powered services, BCG survey finds
Politics
Australia's opposition vows 'largest cut to immigration' in country's history
'Australia should be a home, not a hotel,' Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor told journalists, saying the country needed 'breathing space'
Politics
When the UN agreed with the UK Green Party on Zionism
The Greens’ Zionism motion has sparked uproar, but the UN itself once declared Zionism a form of racism before repealing the resolution in 1991.
Sports
UEFA investigate spitting incident during Ireland v Israel game
UEFA will investigate Sunday’s Nations League game between Ireland and Israel, in which an Israeli player was accused of spitting at a member of the Irish team.
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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
Three Iranian men went on trial in the United Kingdom Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the groundwork for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the Farsi-language Iran International television news network, which Tehran has labelled a terror organisation.
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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
Three Iranian men went on trial in the United Kingdom Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the groundwork for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the Farsi-language Iran International television news network, which Tehran has labelled a terror organisation.
Business
Air Arabia resumes daily nonstop service between Ras Al Khaimah, Kozhikode
The route adds to the carrier's Ras Al Khaimah network, which includes Cairo, Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar
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Pezeshkian says negotiations with US are ‘futile,’ accuses Washington of not seeking dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that negotiations with the United States were “futile,” accusing Washington of not genuinely seeking dialogue as the war in the Middle…
Science
UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research | The National
Membership to create opportunities to work with global scientists to assess Antarctica's role in climate systems
Lifestyle
Want To Look “Snatched?” Katseye’s Yoonchae Shares Her Secrets
While sharing her Beauty Secrets with Vogue, the Seoul native reveals that not only does she wear eyeliner now both pencil and liquid, in fact but she knows exactly how to make her face look more sculpted, less sweet
Politics
Israel’s culture minister demands Shin Bet investigation into NAZA director
Miki Zohar has requested a probe into alleged links between Yuval Abraham and Hamas
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Lifestyle
The “Facelift” Manicure Is the Secret to Longer-Looking Fingers
Manicurist Marisa Carmichael weighs in on the buzzy nail treatment
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Pupil Wounds 8 Girls in Istanbul School Knife Attack
A teenage girl wounded eight girls at a middle school in Istanbul on Tuesday, as she reportedly stabbed pupils indiscriminately with a knife, officials said. The incident occurred around 8:40 am (0540 GMT) at a school in Basaksehir in the northwestern part of the city. The alleged attacker, said to be a 15-year-old 10th grade student from another school, has been detained by police.
Science
Belgium's Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Halzen was honoured 'for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin', the jury said
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Ukrainian Drones Kill Two, Hit Fuel Hub in One of Biggest Attacks on Moscow Region, Russian War Bloggers Say
Ukrainian drones killed two people and hit a major fuel depot overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the war on Moscow and the surrounding region, Russian military bloggers said. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Ukraine had launched more than 650 drones towards the capital, most of which were shot down.
Business
India’s airpay to move global headquarters to UAE, invest $100 million
The Mumbai-founded payments company plans to take the businesses it has built in India into the UAE, wider GCC and Africa, with the UAE-India corridor at the centre of its strategy
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India says 12 injured after tanker attacked off Oman
India says 12 injured after tanker attacked off Oman India has condemned an alleged attack on a vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The Ministry of External Affairs said the Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peacewas struck by a projectile. Of the 19 crew members involved in Tuesday's incident, 17 are Indian nationals.
Lifestyle
Beautyworld Dubai 2026: Huda Kattan, Mary Phillips and AI perfumes take centre stage
The trade event has opened its milestone 30th edition, bringing global beauty names and industry trends to Dubai World Trade Centre
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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know
The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.
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France pledges $3.36m in assistance to Yemen
France pledges $3.36m in assistance to Yemen France has pledged an additional $3.36m to Yemen as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000 people. “The Houthi offensive in the Bab al-Mandab strait has triggered a new humanitarian shock,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told humanitarian groups in Paris. “In response to this tragedy, I have decided to allocate an additional 3m euros in support, bringing our total aid to the Yemeni population to more than 7m euros in 2026."
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Houthis warn airlines against flying in Saudi airspace amid escalating tensions
Yemen’s Houthi group warned international airlines on Monday against flying in Saudi airspace amid an escalating military and security situation in the region. The warning came as the interna…
Sports
UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match
An Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams returned to their dressing rooms at half-time.
Business
Viandes rouges: Signature de deux accords de coopération entre l'Algérie et l'Espagne – الشروق أونلاين
Deux accords de coopération dans la filière des viandes rouges, ont été signés, lundi à Alger, entre des organismes algériens et espagnols, en marge d’une rencontre bilatérale sous le thème "Unir les marchés, renforcer le secteur".