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Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds
The storm is forecast to strike Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with up to 10 inches of rain this weekend.
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Science
Gen Z in UAE prioritises experiences over personal spending, study finds
Although Gen Z is often viewed as a generation that lives online, the survey suggests digital platforms are increasingly serving as tools to facilitate face-to-face interaction rather than replace it
Culture
Israel promotes film that mimics NAZA documentary
Embassies post links to hastily produced online film echoing style of real Guardian documentary about mass killings of Gaza civilians
Business
UAE M&A market adapts as dealmakers navigate uncertainty and valuation gaps
Buyers are intensifying due diligence, while sellers lean on flexible deal structures and long-term growth fundamentals to keep transactions moving across the Gulf
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The Guardian view on Ethiopia’s return to conflict: civilian catastrophe and a spiralling regional polycrisis | Editorial
Editorial: The escalating violence reflects deep domestic rifts – but is fuelled by broader geopolitical power games
Business
Verstappen out to settle ‘unfinished business’ at Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is determined to win the Singapore Grand Prix, a venue where he has not yet succeeded. Despite winning numerous Grand Prix, Singapore remains elusive for the Red Bull driver.
Business
AED stablecoins could strengthen UAE’s financial clout, says expert
As digital currencies gain global traction, policymakers face a balancing act between encouraging innovation and safeguarding monetary sovereignty
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Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province witnesses uptick in attacks
Iranian authorities accuse foreign-backed armed groups of being behind a string of deadly attacks in the southeast, amid concerns about the resumption of war with the United States.
Technology
US freezes Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys green-card applications over alleged fraud
Vance also said nine universities, including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, would be investigated for what the administration called the misuse of exchange-visitor visas
Business
UAE investors broaden global reach as capital market momentum builds
Rising foreign participation, strong listing activity and growing demand for diversification are reshaping investment trends across the Emirates, experts say
Politics
Trump rules out attack on Iran before midterm elections | The National
President says US having ‘productive discussions’ with Tehran as blockade of Strait of Hormuz remains in place
Lifestyle
Michelin recognition underscores UAE’s rise as a global dining hub
Tourism growth, cultural diversity and a rapidly expanding hospitality sector are helping transform the country into one of the region’s most competitive food markets
Technology
South Korea test-fires its first homegrown hypersonic weapon: presidency
South Korea has tested its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, observed by President Lee Jae Myung. The test comes shortly after North Korea’s announcement of a similar missile test.
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Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.
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Saudi relief plane lands in Nepal to succor flood victims
A Saudi plane, carrying relief supplies, landed in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, on Wednesday.
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Trump : US will not resume strikes on Iran before midterms
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will not resume military strikes on Iran prior to the upcoming midterm elections on November 3. He suggested a possible resolution to the conflict could emerge around the election but did not rule out future military action.
Politics
Yemeni foreign minister: Goal is to end Houthi coup in Yemen
Yemeni foreign minister: Goal is to end Houthi coup in Yemen
Technology
US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from visa programme amid fraud claims
Visa probe also targets universities for allegedly exploiting international students to reduce US wage costs.
News
UAE, Saudi Arabia agree to develop rail connectivity for goods, cargo
The memorandum seeks to enhance opportunities for infrastructure and energy-sector integration, supporting shared economic interests
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Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the six-month-old war."We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd."
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Two arrested inside US airbase in UK as counter-terror police investigate | The National
Pair of Latvian men detained on suspicion of trespassing in fresh breach
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Israel returns body of Palestinian who died in custody but 99 others still withheld
Israel returns body of Palestinian who died in custody but 99 others still withheld
Lifestyle
In Yemen's besieged Taiz, locals despair at lack of food, water and gas
In Yemen's Taiz, Um Rian has struggled to feed her children ever since the Houthis laid siege to the government-controlled city, choking a population already exhausted by more than a decade of war. The Iranian-backed group seized areas south of the city, the third largest in Yemen, in recent days, cutting it off from the internationally recognised government's temporary capital in Aden. Deprived of their main supply route, the residents of Taiz face shortages and soaring prices.
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Israel’s downgrading of UK consulate aims to tighten its hold on Jerusalem
Consulate targeted in sanctions spat has unusual diplomatic status that clashes with Israel’s ambitions to fully annex the city
Politics
UK: Burnham faces challenge from Greens in Starmer’s old seat
Voters are heading to the polls in the London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras for a by-election hotly contested between Labour and the Green Party
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Dallas Mavericks’ Irving excited to play again after lengthy injury absence
Dallas Mavericks’ Irving excited to play again after lengthy injury absence
Politics
EU parliament calls for Muslim Brotherhood terror listings | The National
Vote by MEPs asks EU member states to list individuals and organisations linked to the Brotherhood
News
France: Police clash with protesters at Paris student rally
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Paris again as students continue to voice grievances about school conditions across France. The education minister has said 3,000 substitute teachers will reach schools soon.
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Israeli forces detain, interrogate 95 Palestinians amid West Bank olive harvest, rights group says
Israeli forces detain, interrogate 95 Palestinians amid West Bank olive harvest, rights group says
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CAS promises Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days
The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.
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US imposes sanctions targeting 17 vessels of Iran ‘shadow fleet’
The US has imposed sanctions on 17 tankers associated with Iran’s shadow fleet, aiming to cut off funds that may aid Iran’s regional activities. This move is part of ongoing efforts to exert pressure on Tehran.
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Mamdani denounces Gaza war in October 7 statement
Mamdani called the Hamas-led October 7 attacks “profoundly painful” while condemning Israel’s genocidal Gaza war, prompting criticism from pro-Israel groups
Politics
Turkiye to submit draft fund liquidation bill to parliament soon, lawmaker says
Turkiye to submit draft fund liquidation bill to parliament soon, lawmaker says
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Riyadh airport urges passengers to check flight status before departure
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has advised passengers to contact their airlines and verify flight status before traveling to the airport.
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Not since 9/11 has the UK faced such a security crisis – and threat to our liberal principles | Gaby Hinsliff
The combination of Iranian, Russian and Chinese aggression is deeply worrying: just how much more concerned about security should the country be?, asks Guardian columnist Gaby hinsliff
Sports
UEFA details FIFA presidential candidate criteria in bid to oust Infantino
UEFA draws up qualities required for a candidate to run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in March's election.
Lifestyle
Imran Khan’s son says 'no update' on 'abducted' sisters of former Pakistan PM
He also revealed that he and his brother have had no contact with their father for more than six months
Politics
French teens march for decent schools despite government’s pledge to act
French teens march for decent schools despite government’s pledge to act
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Israeli forces killed at least 69 in southern Syria since 2024
The killings come amid a rise in ground incursions, detentions, raids on homes, and checkpoints being installed
Health
Gaza healthcare recovery stalls a year into ceasefire as nutrition indicators improve
Gaza healthcare recovery stalls a year into ceasefire as nutrition indicators improve
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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks
By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Vallari SrivastavaOct 8 (Reuters) - Lufthansa Group and three Indian airlines will suspend flights to Riyadh, they said on Thursday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital's airport. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the German group's airlines would suspend flights to Riyadh through October 16 due to "current developments in the Middle East". India's largest airline IndiGo said it had cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9.
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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks
By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Vallari SrivastavaOct 8 (Reuters) - Lufthansa Group and three Indian airlines will suspend flights to Riyadh, they said on Thursday, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital's airport. A Lufthansa spokesperson told Reuters the German group's airlines would suspend flights to Riyadh through October 16 due to "current developments in the Middle East". India's largest airline IndiGo said it had cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh until October 9.
Technology
Trump says anyone who does not call AI ‘super intelligence’ is ‘the enemy’
Trump says anyone who does not call AI ‘super intelligence’ is ‘the enemy’
Sports
African football president says continent behind Infantino
African football president Patrice Motsepe has declared the continent’s unanimous support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid. Speaking at a CAF meeting, he urged national federations to applaud Infantino.
Politics
King Salman invites UAE president to attend 2nd GCC-EU Summit
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a message to United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, inviting him to attend the second GCC-EU Summit, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia during this month.
Politics
Italy’s parliament gives final approval to Meloni’s electoral reform
Italy’s parliament has approved a new electoral law, which shifts the system to a fully proportional one with a majority prize for alliances winning 42 percent of votes, sparking debates on its constitutional implications.
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Syrian authorities improve water supplies for 2m residents of Damascus countryside
Syrian authorities recently launched two water pumping stations to enhance drinking water supplies for approximately two million residents in the Damascus countryside. Supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the project includes the rehabilitation of 28 wells and installation of booster pumps in various areas. Despite these efforts, millions in Syria still lack access to reliable water systems, highlighting ongoing humanitarian needs.