Science
El Nino will intensify, then peak in December, UN says
El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns
News of October 8, 2026
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فيديو | استعدادات عسكرية أمريكية لاحتمال استئناف الضربات على إيران | هذا اليوم
فيديو | استعدادات عسكرية أمريكية لاحتمال استئناف الضربات على إيران
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فيديو | ترمب: ويتكوف يعمل الآن على التوصل لاتفاق مع إيران ويحقق تقدما جيدا للغاية | هذا اليوم
فيديو | ترمب: ويتكوف يعمل الآن على التوصل لاتفاق مع إيران ويحقق تقدما جيدا للغاية
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فيديو | ترمب يلوح باستئناف الحرب على إيران | هذا اليوم
فيديو | ترمب يلوح باستئناف الحرب على إيران
Business
Oil Rises as Middle East Supply Concerns Persist amid Shipping Attacks
Oil prices rose on Thursday on persistent worries about supply from the key Middle East producing region amid an increase in attacks on shipping in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, while the US cut output as a hurricane menaced offshore production. Brent crude futures rose $2.28, or 2.28%, to $102.28 a barrel by 0427 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained $1.66, or 1.88%, to $89.94.
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Emirati woman found dead after going missing in RAK, police confirms
The middle-aged woman, Sheikha, who suffered from a medical condition, had been reported missing in the morning
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الخطوط الجوية العراقية تطلق أول رحلات إلى إيران | هذا اليوم
الخطوط الجوية العراقية تطلق أول رحلات إلى إيران...
Sports
‘Utmost respect’: Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell
'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
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Iraq Warns of ISIS Resurgence after Attacks North of Baghdad
Iraqi officials warned Wednesday of an ISIS resurgence after a series of attacks on security forces in rural areas north of Baghdad left several personnel dead or wounded, prompting authorities to impose a nighttime curfew in parts of Kirkuk province. Security sources said the second battalion of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ 61st Brigade came under armed attack late Tuesday in the village of Al-Barghaliya–Al-Dandish in Hawija district, southwest of Kirkuk.
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المالية النيابية: الحكومة تسلمت ديونا بنحو 210 تريليونات دينار | هذا اليوم
المالية النيابية: الحكومة تسلمت ديونا بنحو 210 تريليونات دينار...
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Explainer-What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday its nearly 200-year-old consulate in Jerusalem would continue operating on a smaller scale and be renamed as the "UK Mission" in the city, after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over sanctions on settlements.Here's what to know about the dispute and diplomatic missions in the Holy City.WHY IS THIS HAPPENING AND WHY NOW?The dispute is over sanctions. Israel's order for the consulate to shut was retaliation for Britain saying it would impose a ban on the trade of goods made in Israeli settlements.
Culture
فيديو | البريد في ذاكرة العراقيين.. رسائل حملت المشاعر وطوابع وثقت تاريخ المدن والحضارات | هذا اليوم
فيديو | البريد في ذاكرة العراقيين.. رسائل حملت المشاعر وطوابع وثقت تاريخ المدن والحضارات
Business
Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks
Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacks
Politics
The shadow of Balfour: Confronting a century of selective memory
As the 2nd November 1917 anniversary of the infamous Balfour Declaration approaches, we are reminded of the fateful promise issued by the British government that would go on to define much of histo…
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فيديو | بابل.. تراجع تجهيز الكهرباء وسط مطالبات بفصل المحافظة عن الشبكة الوطنية | هذا اليوم
فيديو | بابل.. تراجع تجهيز الكهرباء وسط مطالبات بفصل المحافظة عن الشبكة الوطنية
Politics
The US and Israeli elections are making the Middle East wars worse | The National
They are also undermining, and not advancing, the democratic values both countries claim to uphold
Lifestyle
Visiting Global Village? What to know about ticket prices ahead of October 14 opening
Season 31 will also introduce a VIP Parking self-payment system through dedicated vending machines
Culture
Highlights from new-media showcase ‘Continuum ’26’ in Diriyah
Highlights from new-media showcase ‘Continuum ’26’ in Diriyah
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UK keeps Jerusalem mission open despite Israeli closure order | The National
Dispute follows Britain's announcement of measures including ban on imports of goods produced in illegal settlements
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Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
Sports
On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
Valtteri Bottas cycled 420 kilometers from Malaysia to Singapore for the Grand Prix, choosing a bike over a plane. This unique approach stands out among Formula One drivers.
Culture
Indian PM Modi mourns Nana Patekar's death, pays tribute to veteran actor
The Indian Prime Minister remembered the late Bollywood actor for his powerful performances, distinctive screen presence and contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema
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'We want to go home': Gazan couple in Phillipines recalls war, loss, rebuilding life
They fought through their grief and found ways to earn a living. With support from Arab friends in the Philippines and Filipino organisations, they started selling Palestinian food wherever allowed
Politics
إضاءة دبي
By: Marcus Sinclair The “Yemen Dawn” operation launched on 4 October is a tactical decoy. It is a smoke screen for a strategic collapse. The government forces announced their offensive to liberate Houthi-held zones. The Houthis absorbed this push within days. They did not retreat. They counterattacked with drones and ballistic missiles. The government units […]
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إضاءة دبي
(SeaPRwire) – By: Gavin Thorne The firewall is dead, and its corpse is lying on the floor of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament. Tobias Rausch took the gavel as the first AfD politician ever to preside over a German regional legislature. That is a boundary that was supposed to be immutable. It has been crossed […]
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إضاءة دبي
(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke The death of an eighty-seven-year-old tenant is not a mere statistical footnote in the ledger of urban economics. It is a structural failure of the social contract. Maria del Carmen Abascal did not die just from old age. She died in a Madrid hospital, broken by a legal and […]
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Speculative Capitalism and the Body Politic: The Cost of Madrid’s Housing Crisis
(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The death of an eighty-seven-year-old tenant is not a mere statistical footnote in the ledger of urban economics. It is a structural failure of the social contract. Maria del Carmen A...
Culture
Virat Kohli calls Nana Patekar 'true legend of Indian cinema', mourns his demise
Tributes have been pouring in from across the country, with celebrities and fans expressing their grief over the loss of the legendary actor
Business
UAE fuel hike: Some consumers shrink shopping basket, make more frequent supermarket trips
Supermarket chiefs say UAE shoppers are growing more value-conscious this month while higher fuel prices add pressure on logistics and supply chains
Sports
On Your bike! Bottas Opts for 2 Wheels to Reach Singapore GP
Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedaled the 420 kilometers from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix. Other drivers on the grid enjoyed luxury private planes for the short flight between Sunday's Bahrain GP at the Sepang circuit near Kuala Lumpur to the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore, which borders Malaysia. But Bottas, a keen cyclist, instead got on his bike in the tropical heat. "Yeah, I'm riding to Singapore on the gravel roads less travelled," Bottas posted on X on Monday.
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Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Culture
Nana Patekar spoke about death just 4 days before his passing: Here's what he said
The veteran actor, who passed away at 75, had spoken about the importance of leaving behind a meaningful legacy during an event in Goa
Culture
Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75
Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
Politics
US prosecutors add new torture charge against Maduro
US prosecutors have added a new charge to their case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of conspiring to commit torture.
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US prosecutors add new torture charge against Maduro
US prosecutors have added a new charge to their case against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of conspiring to commit torture.
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US military told to prepare for resumption of large-scale operations against Iran – Axios
The Pentagon has instructed the US military’s Central Command to prepare for a potential resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran, though no specific launch date has been set. President Trump has not finalized the decision, but discussions suggest that extensive operations, potentially including bombings of key Iranian infrastructure, could occur before the upcoming US and Israeli elections.
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Houthis Accused of Stripping Western Yemen of Power Equipment, Property
The Houthis have expanded their systematic seizure of public and private property in areas under their control along Yemen’s western coast, including Hodeidah province and parts of Taiz, according to local sources, who accuse the group of treating cities and public facilities as spoils to be transferred to their strongholds.
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Yemen govt’ advances, Gaza marks three years of genocide
The internationally recognised Yemeni government forces claim they have seized back territory along the shore recently seized by the Houthis.
Politics
Housing Crisis Set to Dominate Spain's Snap Election
After simmering below the surface for years, anger at unaffordable housing in Spain has bubbled over and precipitated a general election that will be dominated by the crisis. The spark was ignited on September 23 when 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her lifelong Madrid home on a stretcher after the real estate firm that owned the apartment drastically hiked the rent, AFP said. Abascal, who died on Wednesday, became the symbol of a crisis that cuts across Spanish society: young and old, renters and buyers, workers and pensioners.
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October 7 redrew the map of the Middle East, opening new faultlines
Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
Culture
Bollywood mourns Nana Patekar: Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Manisha Koirala pay tribute
From heartfelt memories of working together to celebrating the late actor's extraordinary talent, Indian cinema is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive performers
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What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?
Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
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Pakistan military confirms deployment of forces to Saudi Arabia under Makkah pact
The Pakistani military has confirmed the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed to ensure collective security following recent Houthi attacks. This trilateral pact, involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, underscores a long-standing military collaboration aimed at addressing regional threats.
Sports
Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka Commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday. The sudden-death contest was played for the first time at Melbourne Park this year ahead of the opening Grand Slam of the year, pitting 24 professionals alongside 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards. Each match consisted of just one point -- win and you advanced, lose and you were out.
Politics
Report: Netanyahu manipulated account of warnings before Hamas-led 7 October attack
Report: Netanyahu manipulated account of warnings before Hamas-led 7 October attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu manipulated his account of warnings he received before the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack, Yedioth Ahronoth reported. The investigation compared a 55-page document released by Netanyahu in February with original records, meeting summaries and testimonies, finding omissions and changes in wording and context. Amongst such changes include warnings issued in the months b…
