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News of October 7, 2026

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Yahya Sinwar: A public image haunted by scenes of destruction

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip until his death in 2024, controversially warned of a regional conflict if Israel continued its actions against Palestinian interests, which led to a major attack on October 7, 2023. Despite initial support for this attack, subsequent polls showed a significant decline in support for both Sinwar and Hamas due to the extensive destruction and loss of life in Gaza, resulting in criticism of Sinwar's decisions from within the movement and among the Palestinian populace.

Arab News

Science

Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit

By Peter HobsonNADI, Fiji, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is "hurtling past" a critical temperature target that would restrain sea level rises and extreme weather, delegates at a major climate conference in Fiji said on Wednesday.Pacific nations, which are among the world's most vulnerable to climate change, are trying to lock their priorities into global climate negotiations at the ministerial meeting in Fiji, a precursor to the COP31 forum in Turkey in November.

Al-Monitor

Science

New Saudi nanotechnology reduces industrial emissions

Umm Al-Qura University has patented a technology to extract nano-iron oxide from steelmaking slag, promoting the recycling of industrial waste into advanced materials for sectors like petrochemicals and water treatment. This innovative method, developed by a research team, aims to enhance steel slag recycling efficiency, reduce industrial emissions, and lower processing costs, contributing to more sustainable industrial practices.

Arab News

Sports

Khaleeji 27 Trophy Presented to Saudi National Team

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under whose patronage the tournament was held, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz presented the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) trophy to the Saudi national team on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia beat the United Arab Emirates 2–0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, winning the Kingdom's fourth Gulf Cup title.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

Culture

How Sohail Salem Portrayed Gaza Through A Blue Ink Pen

On the third anniversary of October 7, Palestinian artist Sohail Salem reflects on nearly three years of catastrophe in Gaza, and how a blue ink pen and children’s notebooks became a means of documenting displacement, loss, fear and the realities of life around him

Vogue Arabia

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