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Gaza’s newborns cling to life after three years of genocide
Overcrowded neonatal wards, scarce medicines and broken equipment are putting Gaza’s premature babies at greater risk as its health system struggles to recover
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Saudi Crown Prince meets Syria's President Al Shara in Riyadh | The National
Visit comes as hostilities between kingdom and Yemen's Houthis escalate
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UK police arrest British national linked to RAF Fairford airbase incident
British national, twenty-two, arrested on suspicion of a "terror" offence after other suspects released on bail.
Business
UAE remittance firms may move behind the scenes as AI, blockchain reshape services
The pressure ultimately comes from customers, who expect services to be fast, dependable and competitively priced
Business
Mahy Khoory drives OMODA & JAECOO growth in Abu Dhabi
Authorised dealer surpasses 1,000 vehicle deliveries as the automotive brands expand their presence across the UAE
Business
UAE lending moves beyond credit scores to assess borrowers, industry leaders say
At the BIT Summit in Dubai, banking and fintech leaders said alternative data could expand access to financial services for customers with limited credit histories
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Syria’s UN ambassador reaffirms claim to Golan Heights, urges accountability for Israel
Syria’s UN ambassador reaffirms claim to Golan Heights, urges accountability for Israel
Politics
As Abiy Ahmed starts new term, Ethiopia's advances in Tigray may cause conflict to spill over to Eritrea
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is consolidating power, but he must contend with a regional alliance opposing him and a Tigray conflict that could spill over into Eritrea.
Business
Tokenising cow payments? How innovation reaches even the most remote locations
Tokenised farmland is the representation of agricultural land ownership as digital tokens on a blockchain, that some countries are experimenting with
Culture
Want to volunteer for SIBF? Sharjah opens 300 spots for book fair
Residents aged 18 and above can volunteer at the 12-day Sharjah International Book Fair, with morning and evening shifts available at Expo Centre Sharjah
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France suspends high school classes as protesters clash with police
School blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration mounts over government inaction on educational needs.
Politics
Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt
For the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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Israel’s Ben Gvir oversees demolition of Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces storm residential building and force families from their homes with little warning, leaving around 70 Palestinians without shelter
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Yemenis welcome move to regularize residency status in Saudi Arabia
Yemenis welcome move to regularize residency status in Saudi Arabia
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DP World to invest $90m to upgrade Angola's Port of Luanda | The National
Operator has been granted 10-year extension to its licence at African port terminal
Technology
AI should be about humans harnessing machines
AI should be about humans harnessing machines
Sports
Qatar confirmed among seven in 2036 Olympics race
The International Olympic Committee [IOC] set to shortlist candidates in March 2027 before selecting the host in 2029 by a contested vote of its 100-plus members.
Technology
The office matters more as technology changes work
The office matters more as technology changes work
Lifestyle
Pixie Cuts Are Trending On The Streets Of Paris
From mussed-up to sculpted, here's how street stylers wore their pixie cuts this Paris Fashion Week
Politics
Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum rescheduled to October 13 in Dubai
A key highlight of this year's forum will be the presentation of Dubai government's highest accolade to its first recipient
Culture
How is the Nobel Prize in literature decided? Inside the secretive selection process
Can Xue is considered one of this year's favorites; Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are other strong contenders. But what goes on behind the scenes in the selection of the Nobel Prize in literature?
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How is the Nobel Prize in Literature decided? Inside the secretive selection process
Can Xue is considered one of this year's favorites; Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie are other strong contenders. But what goes on behind the scenes in the selection of the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Politics
UK Tory leader defends Israel-inspired ’Britannia Shield’ plan
The Conservative party leader says the UK needs to strengthen its air defences, but insists her proposed project is not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome.
Politics
UK Tory leader defends ’Israel-inspired’ missile system proposal
The Conservative party leader says the UK needs to strengthen its air defences, but insists her proposed project is not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome.
Culture
Iranian-German writer Shida Bazyar wins German Book Prize
"The Gaps", published last month by Kiepenheuer & Witsch, revisits nearly a century of German history through the stories of residents in a fictional town.
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UN chief calls for diplomacy, restoration of navigational rights in Iran war
UN chief calls for diplomacy, restoration of navigational rights in Iran war UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties involved in the US-Israel war on Iran to “end the conflict, return to diplomacy and restore navigational rights in accordance with international law”. Speaking to reporters in Islamabad alongside Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Guterres said regional peace was also linked to “the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people”. He also prai…
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Luxury scents, affordable prices: 6 home-grown UAE perfumes
From regional fragrance houses to global viral sensations, UAE perfume brands are proving that great perfumery doesn't have to come with a luxury price tag
Business
Metaplanet’s Liquidity Mask: How Selling Bitcoin to Buy More Exposes a Governance Fracture
(SeaPRwire) - By: Robert Kensington The narrative surrounding Metaplanet is fraying at the edges, revealing a company that is scrambling to prove its operational viability while battling internal dissent. Selling 10,00...
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3x Leverage: When Wall Street’s Derivatives Engine Devours Crypto Volatility
(SeaPRwire) -By: Ethan Gallagher The approval of 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by the SEC is not a victory for crypto adoption; it is a structural surrender of regulatory prudence. On October 2, 2026, the Securi...
Politics
When Classrooms Become Battlegrounds: France’s Student Uprising Exposes the Cracks in the Republican Model
(SeaPRwire) - By: Gavin Thorne France is not merely having a protest. It is experiencing a systemic rupture. When a nation that built its entire political architecture around laïcité and centralized republican educatio...
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When the Shield Becomes the Sword: Why UNRWA’s Immunity Shield Cracked Under Legal Fire
(SeaPRwire) -By: Julian Holbrooke The phrase "UNRWA is Hamas" is not a diplomatic nuance. It is a legal weapon. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, head of Shurat HaDin, didn’t mince words in the Jerusalem District Court. She filed...
Lifestyle
The Cozy-Chic Combo for Autumn 2026: An Oversized Sweater and Satin Skirt
Alexa Chung was spotted at the Miu Miu fashion show sporting the coolest and most comfortable look of the season
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Israeli forces storm Birzeit University and destroy memorial
Israeli forces stormed Birzeit University campus and demolished a memorial bearing the names of students killed in Israeli attacks.
Politics
Spain's Pedro Sanchez pushes emergency housing plan
The Spanish government has approved a pair of emergency housing decrees, including extended eviction protections and limits on property speculation, after major protests rocked Barcelona.
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UK police make further arrest over Fairford airbase plot
Counter Terrorism Policing said the man was arrested in Westminster and officers had searched a property in the same area. He remains in custody.
Business
Air Algérie reprendra ses vols vers Tripoli fin octobre – الشروق أونلاين
La compagnie nationale Air Algérie reprendra, à partir du 28 octobre, ses vols à destination de Tripoli (Libye), à raison de deux vols par semaine, a appris l’APS auprès de la compagnie.
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Key aircraft incidents that reshaped aviation safety rules since 9/11
By Gianluca Lo NostroOct 6 (Reuters) - A flydubai co-pilot stabbed his captain with an emergency "crash axe" in what UAE prosecutors have called a terrorist attack, with the plane plunging 16,000 feet in 30 seconds before it was brought under control by passengers and a stand-by crew.It landed safely thanks to some heroics from the injured captain, with all on board surviving. The co-pilot is being questioned, with Israeli officials saying that he had planned the attack even before joining the airline.
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From fear of the sea to a career in its depths: a Saudi diver’s journey
From fear of the sea to a career in its depths: a Saudi diver’s journey
Culture
Manila marks Palestinian Heritage Day with art exhibit, protest on October 7
Photographs at University of the Philippines exhibit show historic sites across West Bank juxtaposed alongside Gaza’s heritage sites before and after their destruction by Israeli forces
Health
New $40 HIV drug could transform prevention across MENA
A twice-yearly HIV prevention injection will cost around $40 in several MENA countries, offering a new option as HIV transmission rises across the region.
Health
Affordable HIV prevention injection to be offered in the MENA
A twice-yearly generic HIV prevention drug will be offered for around $40 in several MENA countries, but many people still have no access
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Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of treason and espionage
August Hanning's former chief of staff was also arrested on suspicion of 'aiding and abetting attempted treason'.
Health
UAE sets new sodium, sugar and fat limits; violators face fines up to Dh500,000
The resolution introduces phased reductions across products including bread, sweetened milk drinks, flavoured yoghurt and laban, salty snacks and processed cheese
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Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit more Black Sea ships
Bulgarian authorities are conducting a search for missing crew members after drones attacked ships in the Black Sea, leading to a sinking incident. The attacks occurred amidst growing tensions in the area.
Business
Keolis.MHI and Ascend Esports host Esports Football Championship 2026
Employee engagement initiative brings colleagues together through friendly competition and a shared gaming experience
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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two
Russia says 290 drones targeted Moscow and nearby regions in the overnight Ukrainian assault.
Business
Saudi Arabia restores East-West Pipeline capacity to 5.8 million bpd: Minister
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the Kingdom has restored 5.8 million barrels per day of operational capacity through the East-West Pipeline.