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Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms | The National
An attorney for the Spaniard told a US bankruptcy court the two-time major champion had reviewed details of LIV’s proposed next phase but had decided not to take part
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Culture
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75 | The National
Acclaimed star of Hindi and Marathi films was reportedly found unresponsive at his home in Goa
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Coalition: Houthi Attacks on Civilian Objects Will Not Go Unpunished
The Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki has stressed that attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militias “will not go unpunished.” "The brutal attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on civilians and civilian objects” in Saudi Arabia, most recently targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport “will not go unpunished,” Al-Malki said.
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Austria's anti-terror laws are turning journalism about Palestine into a crime
Mustafa Ayyash's prolonged detention over Gaza Now's coverage threatens to set a precedent for silencing Palestinian accounts of Israel's genocide
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US executes man a week after woman survived botched execution
The execution was of Jamaal Howard in Texas, who was sentenced to death for killing a store clerk during a 2000 robbery
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Three people killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
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Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz
Houthis say Saudi drone shot down over Taiz Yemen’s Houthis said they downed a Saudi drone while it was carrying out what they described as "hostile missions" over Taiz. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the drone was, a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci armed reconnaissance drone, was brought down using an "appropriate weapon".
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Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
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Flight disruptions, infrastructure damage in Riyadh amid Houthi attacks
Stay tuned to the live blog as Khaleej Times covers the latest in the region, and brings you the biggest developments in the US-Israel-Iran war
Culture
Juma Al Haj finds new meaning in seclusion with first institutional solo show in Abu Dhabi | The National
Emirati artist’s exhibition considers reflection, uncertainty and moments that shape an inner journey
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US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained
Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE agents in Washington on September 24, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Officials say he "illegally overstayed his lawful admittance" as US President Trump pursues an immigration clampdown.
Sports
Premier League predictions as Arsenal host Leeds and Man United face Spurs | The National
Picking out the winners and losers as the English top-flight returns after the international break
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رشوة مقابل إسقاط غرامة 10 ملايين.. ضبط 3 موظفين في كهرباء كربلاء | هذا اليوم
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Culture
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies after cardiac arrest at his residence
Patekar made his acting debut with the 1978 film ‘Gaman’ and went on to establish himself as a celebrated actor
Business
البنك المركزي يوضح أسباب رفع سعر صرف الدولار: كشرب المّر | هذا اليوم
البنك المركزي يوضح أسباب رفع سعر صرف الدولار: كشرب المّر...
Business
مخزونات النفط الأمريكية تنخفض بأكثر من المتوقع | هذا اليوم
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Sports
Ronaldo row and a top-of-the-table showdown as Saudi Pro League returns | The National
We look at the main talking points as the Saudi top-flight returns to action following the international break
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Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh after Houthis' deadly attacks on airports
Several explosions were reported on Thursday in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh amid ongoing fighting between the kingdom and Yemen's Houthis. A day earlier, three people were killed and 36 wounded in…
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Middle East latest: Explosions reported in southern Hormuz | The National
Tankers using 'unauthorised' routes may have hit sea mines, says Iranian military
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Gaza has no MRI scanners or fully functioning hospitals one year after ceasefire, says Israeli rights group | The National
World Health Organisation reports 128 attacks on medical facilities since Donald Trump-backed deal last October
Technology
AI works best when everyone is able to use it | The National
A new training programme in Abu Dhabi could be the first step in redefining citizens’ and residents’ relationship with artificial intelligence
Sports
The 22-year-old who ended Saudi Arabia’s 22-year wait: Hammam Al-Hammami’s rise
The 22-year-old who ended Saudi Arabia’s 22-year wait: Hammam Al-Hammami’s rise
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Syria seeks to revive cotton industry amid soaring costs and water scarcity
Syria seeks to revive cotton industry amid soaring costs and water scarcity
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فيديو | سجال تقني بين واشنطن وطهران بشأن الملف النووي الإيراني | هذا اليوم
فيديو | سجال تقني بين واشنطن وطهران بشأن الملف النووي الإيراني
Politics
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.
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Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Business
IMF reaches tentative $1.21 billion bailout deal with Pakistan
Pakistan's dependence on Gulf energy imports, remittances and regional financing has left the economy exposed to the fallout from the Middle East conflict.
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Arab, GCC leaders condemn deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Arab, GCC leaders condemn deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Health
UAE drive to cut sugar, salt and fat in food to make healthy choices easier, experts say | The National
New regulations mark new milestone in drive to improve public health
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Hero flydubai captain was always ‘two steps’ ahead when on duty | The National
Capt Smit Machchhar’s former colleague speaks of training and experience that helped his friend pull off a ‘miracle’
Business
Dubai shared housing: Step-by-step guide to registering a property
Applicants have until September 8, 2027, to regularise their status. This grace period does not cover building violations or unauthorised changes of use.
Health
UAE doctors warn of ‘adult’ health problems in children with obesity
Doctors say children and teenagers with obesity are increasingly being seen with insulin resistance, fatty liver disease and high blood pressure
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Nobel Peace Prize explained: Who could win and how is the winner chosen?
With 287 candidates in the running and the winner set to be announced on October 9, here is how nominations work, why the shortlist is secret and who experts are watching
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Some Dubai schools ‘open’ to changing timings to ease traffic, shorten commutes
Schools say staggered starts could help spread peak-hour traffic, while KHDA stresses that any changes must protect student wellbeing and learning time
News
France school protests triggered by teacher shortages, school conditions, police clashes
What began in mid-September as anger over school conditions has grown into a nationwide movement, with arrests and serious injuries raising questions over police tactics
Business
Middle East flex office market reaches tipping point as demand surges
Businesses across the region are increasingly seeking workspace flexibility amid AI-driven uncertainty, while Riyadh emerges as one of the fastest-growing hubs for multinational occupiers
Culture
Culture as a building block: How the Middle East can inspire future cities | The National
LIVEX guests discuss lessons from regional architecture and how artistic spaces become part of city life
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Why is Guantanamo prison still open?
Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open
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Israeli army attacks outskirts of village in Syria’s Quneitra province
Israeli army attacks outskirts of village in Syria’s Quneitra province Israeli troops late on Wednesday shelled the outskirts of a village in Syria’s southern Quneitra province, the SANA news agency reported. Two artillery rounds landed in agricultural areas surrounding the al-Samdaniya al-Sharqiya village. No injuries were reported.
Politics
Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.
Business
Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
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Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen
By Enas Alashray, Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 7 (Reuters) - Three people have been killed in attacks on Saudi airports, the country's civil aviation authorities said on Wednesday, as fighting intensified in Yemen between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces.One person was killed and eight wounded in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and two were killed and 28 wounded in an attack on facilities at Abha airport, it said in a statement.
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Attacks on Saudi airports kill three people, as fighting escalates in Yemen
By Enas Alashray, Mohammed Ghobari and Timour AzhariOct 7 (Reuters) - Three people have been killed in attacks on Saudi airports, the country's civil aviation authorities said on Wednesday, as fighting intensified in Yemen between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces.One person was killed and eight wounded in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and two were killed and 28 wounded in an attack on facilities at Abha airport, it said in a statement.
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Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Yemeni government forces say in a social media post they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.
Politics
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest against election chief
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained during protest against election chief
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Syria rules out seismic cause for unusual vapors at Mount Kawkab
Syria rules out seismic cause for unusual vapors at Mount Kawkab
Politics
Brazil: Thousands of students march against Bolsonaro
After Flavio Bolsonaro came out on top in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, thousands of people joined student-led protests against the far-right in Rio de Janeiro.