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There are careers that end in triumph, careers that end in scandal, and careers that achieve the rarer distinction of staging their own final indictment. António Guterres has found his in Islamabad…
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Yousef Zyadna was praised for rescuing Israelis during the 7 October attacks. Three years later, authorities have demolished properties belonging to him and his family
Politics
Itamar Ben-Gvir has touted tough stance against Palestinians in bid for re-election this month
Politics
Possible appointment of militia figure Laith Al Khazali as deputy PM and Nouri Al Maliki’s son-in-law as Interior Minister sparks backlash as Iraq considers austerity budget and dinar devaluation
Politics
Israel’s growing ties with Republika Srpska embolden Dodik and give the entity another means of applying pressure on Europe
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By Jonathan SaulLONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers.Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's Revolutionary Guards have persisted in the strait, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in a note on Sunday.
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Some mountainous regions are set to experience a minimum temperature of 21°C
Business
Global investors prioritise stability as geopolitical tensions reshape economy, ministers from the UAE, Lebanon, Uzbekistan and Scotland highlight
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More than 200,000 people have been forced from their homes in Yemen since fighting began, with displacement accelerating sharply in recent weeks amid dangerously low funding, the UN migration agenc…
Business
London court quashes five more UK rate-rigging convictions
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At least 81 US fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and uncrewed aircraft were lost or damaged during military operations against Iran, according to a recent report prepared by the nonpartisan Congressional Re…
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday highlighted US “complicity” in the genocide in the Gaza Strip on the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, Anadolu reports. R…
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say
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The Gaza Health Ministry warned Wednesday that Israel is once again promoting allegations about the presence of weapons inside hospitals to justify targeting what remains of the healthcare system i…
Politics
Moldova to name new power line after Donald Trump
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The Metropolitan Police has imposed strict conditions on a pro-Palestine student march in London on Wednesday, warning that anyone who breaches them could be arrested, Anadolu reports. The Universi…
Business
Oil prices rose Wednesday on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, weighing on stock markets. Crude futures had steadied Tuesday, helping Wall Street to fresh highs, with a large amount of the support coming from a rush back into the AI trade that saw chip titan Nvidia push towards a $6-trillion market value.
Politics
Canadian PM seeks to deepen ties with Ankara as Canada looks to expand trade beyond the US
Business
The call was made during President Hakainde Hichilema's recent two-day visit to the UAE at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Alireza Sepahi was arrested in the wake of Iran's January protests, was spared public execution in July after suffering a heart attack and married his fiancee on the eve of his death. But on the morning of October 5 came the moment the 25-year-old had feared for months when he was hanged in the central city of Isfahan. He had married his partner Mahshad Kashani, 22, who was also jailed over the protests, in a ceremony conducted by telephone by their lawyer on the eve of the execution, according to reports by several rights groups.
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JD Vance: Iran needs 'meaningful' reduction in enrichment to end war US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations. Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading role in negotiating a settlement to the conflict and brokere…
Science
Kingdom launches National Greening Season to expand vegetation cover
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Can a weakened Hezbollah still change the equation — or is it refusing to acknowledge defeat?
Politics
Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
Politics
Today marks three years since Israel began its genocide in Gaza. Three years in which Israel has faced no real punishment. On the eve of this anniversary, a court in Indonesia showed the world exac…
Politics
Democrats are favoured to retake the House, with several progressive candidates critical of Israel poised to win seats in November’s midterms.
Business
Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s main index edges lower to close at 10,542
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Oct 7 (Reuters) - An African Union delegation that met Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo has called for continued engagementin the peace process, as fighting continues despite ongoing mediation efforts.• The delegation, which includes three former presidents, Kenya's Uhuru Kenyatta, Ethiopia's Sahle-Work Zewde and Botswana's Mokgweetsi Masisi, met leaders of the AFC/M23 rebel group on Monday, the African Union said in a statement on Wednesday• The rebels control large areas of North and South Kivu provinces captured during a lightning offensive last year
Science
A new research partnership in Abu Dhabi aims to advance lunar exploration through international co-operation
Culture
The newly released solo poster gives a first look at Govil as Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya and father of Lord Rama
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Kingdom suspends 8 Umrah service providers over unlicensed accommodation
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By Jacob BogageFAIRBANKS, Alaska, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations.
Business
Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
Culture
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy is conducting a series of specialized training programs and courses in Arabic calligraphy during the last quarter of 2026 across Madinah, Riyadh, and Dammam. These initiatives support the center's efforts to develop the skills of practitioners and enthusiasts while promoting the art form as a key component of the Kingdom's cultural identity, SPA reported.
Business
Minister says the UAE will deepen its long-term partnership with Africa through investment, AI, youth empowerment and cooperation on water
Politics
Trump blamed Islam and mass immigration for France’s student protests, prompting a rebuke from the country’s foreign minister.
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Israeli forces raided the occupied West Bank city of Nablus early Wednesday, demolishing memorials for Palestinian martyrs, sources said. The Israeli army imposed a curfew in several areas of Nablu…
Culture
Makkah's architecture reflects a long history in which an identity closely linked to the city's religious stature was formed, shaped by its geographical, climatic, and social environment to produce a distinct style that combines functionality and beauty. Among the most prominent features of the traditional Makkah house are the Rawashin, projecting wooden windows and balconies that regulated light and air, reduced solar glare, ensured privacy, and gave facades their aesthetic character, SPA reported.
Business
China, South Korea, India and Japan among countries where it plans to increase investment
Politics
South Sudan's first general election is set for December 22. Insecurity, political tensions and the failure to begin voter registration have raised doubts over whether a credible poll can be held.
Business
Asharq Al-Awsat has learned that the Saudi-Syrian Business Council is currently working on around three new pathways that are still being developed as part of an institutional framework aimed at facilitating the entry of Saudi companies into the Syrian market and paving the way for new sector-specific projects in the coming stages.
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UK consul-general to Palestine set to leave Jerusalem before Israel's closure deadline The British consul-general to Palestine is expected to leave Jerusalem in compliance with Israel ’s order to close the British consulate before Thursday's deadline, Middle East Eye has learnt. Once British diplomats have left occupied Palestine, they will not be able to re-enter without Israeli permission. The closure of the nearly 200-year-old consulate in East Jerusalem will likely be permanent, absent a…
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The new street signs will use five colours as the city rolls out a redesigned system for streets, neighbourhoods and house number plates
Sports
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
Politics
The celebration reflected the Ministry’s focus on raising awareness of the importance of the teaching profession and supporting the development of human capabilities, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030…
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Ali Hassan al-Bazari, 44, dies after settlers open fire on farmers near Burqa, as witnesses say Israeli soldiers protected the attackers and blocked ambulances from reaching the wounded
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By: Alistair Kroon – SeaPRwire – The government offensive was announced on 4 October. Within days the Houthis had absorbed the first push, returned fire with drones and missiles, and begun closing on Taiz. Saudi aircraft and a small U.S. special-forces contingent are present. The third-largest city is now the decisive ground. If the road […]
Technology
By: Alex Mercer – SeaPRwire – Security systems are adding sensors, cloud links and AI models faster than many organisations can verify them. Detection improves. False alarms fall. Central dashboards multiply. At the same time the attack surface of the security stack itself expands. Trust in the data and the platform has become equal to […]
