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How Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise the stakes for the militia
How Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise the stakes for the militia
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Israeli settlers take Palestinian olives, and their harvest traditions
As Israeli settlers harvest olives on Palestinian land, farmers face growing violence and loss of an ancient tradition.
Business
‘Ambition without discipline is dangerous’: Elda Choucair on the Dubai Lynx honor and building MENA’s media industry
‘Ambition without discipline is dangerous’: Elda Choucair on the Dubai Lynx honor and building MENA’s media industry
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Israeli settlers systematically target the Palestinian olive harvest
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are destroying olive trees.
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Arab League, UN condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Arab League, UN condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Politics
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement says members detained as protests continue
India's opposition and student-led CJP movement demand election chief's resignation, plan mass demonstration Saturday.
Business
Qiwa: Shared housing mandatory for establishments with 20+ workers in 527 professions
The Qiwa platform revealed that the requirements for shared housing for workers cover four occupational categories comprising 527 professions, in accordance with the Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations.
Technology
Apple event: expect new smart-home device and revamped HomePod, analysts say | The National
Event comes after launch of iPhone Duo last month
Health
Prosecutors in Maradona death trial seek sentences up to 12 years
Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina icon Diego Maradona's death.
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At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war
The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war's cost.
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Syrian forces arrest at least 14 Assad-era operatives accused of massacres and other abuses
Syrian forces arrest at least 14 Assad-era operatives accused of massacres and other abuses
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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, president says
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday, amid deadlocked efforts to end months of
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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, president says
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday, amid deadlocked efforts to end months of
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Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say
A man in his 40s was shot by security at a Nashville federal courthouse after attempting to use a pistol and knife. No details have been released about his motives.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to strengthen power grid and rail connectivity
Saudi Arabia and UAE agree to strengthen power grid and rail connectivity
Politics
Why Morocco is deepening ties with Israel despite public anger
As Morocco furthers normalisation with Israel, recent protests show an enduring divide between widespread Palestine solidarity and the kingdom’s foreign policy.
Lifestyle
iCAUR V25: The Boxy SUV That Refuses to Apologize for Being a Lifestyle Statement
(SeaPRwire) - By: Ethan Gallagher There is a specific type of corporate arrogance found in modern automotive marketing that treats utility as a compromise. The iCAUR V25, debuting officially on October 19, 2026, in Wuh...
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France, Saudi Arabia weigh military options to protect Yanbu oil terminal, army chief says
France, Saudi Arabia weigh military options to protect Yanbu oil terminal, army chief says France and Saudi Arabia are studying several options involving French military assets to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal, France's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, said on Thursday. "It's at the study phase at the moment with Saudi Arabia. We are examining different options to protect the Yanbu terminal, which has been attacked and is essential for hydrocarbon trade," Mandon told…
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France and several countries, organizations condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
France joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in condemning the repeated attacks launched by the Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia.
Politics
Army finds systemic failures behind DC midair collision and calls for safety fixes
The US Army identified systemic failures leading to a midair collision near Washington, D.C., and recommended preventative measures to avert future incidents. The report noted lapses by air traffic control and acknowledged the Army’s own shortcomings.
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Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
Israeli army says one soldier killed, three wounded in south Lebanon
Sports
Man City players ‘don’t care too much’ after EPL charges, says boss Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca claims players unfazed by financial breaches verdict ahead of Liverpool showdown.
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EU sending extra ships to Red Sea naval mission
The EU is increasing its naval presence in the Red Sea to provide additional escorts due to the heightened conflict in Yemen. The Houthis’ recent control over the Red Sea coastline has prompted this expansion.
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Pakistan denies reports it carried out strikes targeting Yemen's Houthis
The focus of the war has shifted to Yemen, where Pakistan denied a report that its warplanes were bombing the Houthis
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‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright wins prestigious award in London
Honoured for his artistic resilience, Ali Abu Yasin continued writing for theatre amid the rubble.
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Putin tells Iran leader will ‘do everything’ to help end war
Putin tells Iran leader will ‘do everything’ to help end war
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Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rules
The former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.
Politics
Israeli elections: Grotesque court spectacle sets a chilling precedent
Ruling to uphold the disqualification of Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh shows the true face of our 'democracy'
Sports
Senegal and Morocco to get Africa Cup of Nations title verdict from CAS within days
Senegal and Morocco to get Africa Cup of Nations title verdict from CAS within days
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3 expats arrested in Jeddah for trafficking 42 kg of methamphetamine
Security patrols in Jeddah arrested three residents, including two Pakistani nationals and one Afghani national, for trafficking 42 kilograms of methamphetamine.
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South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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South Africa pulls asylum directive after violent protests in Johannesburg, Durban
South Africa has withdrawn a controversial asylum directive after anti-migrant protests descended into violence and chaos on Thursday.
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Plane damaged at Riyadh airport as Houthis escalate attacks, sources say
By Timour Azhari and Federico MaccioniRIYADH/DUBAI, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis escalated their campaign of strikes against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, trying to shut down the kingdom's airspace and oil facilities with missile fire that has killed three people this week and left a plane badly damaged.The group said it had struck Riyadh airport and warned workers to stay away from energy plants, which would be targeted.
Culture
The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
British historian Julian Jackson has significantly influenced French cinema with a biopic on Charles de Gaulle, based on his acclaimed biography. The films have revived interest in the 20th-century French leader.
Business
The Residential Energy Trap: When Hardware Stops Being Enough and Cheche Group Plays Its Last Card
(SeaPRwire) -By: Robert Kensington Let’s cut through the corporate spin. This is not a victory lap for EnergyLIB. It is a survival maneuver. The announcement of Cheche Group’s proposed strategic investment in Long Way Fo...
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet
By Timothy Gardner and Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department said, as Washington stepped up economic pressure on Tehran.The sanctions are part of the department's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut Iran's funding for the war with the US, missile construction, cyberattacks and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC.
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SAMA governor warns prolonged regional conflict threatens global growth, highlights Saudi economic resilience
SAMA Governor Ayman Al-Sayari warns that prolonged regional conflict could fuel inflation and weaken global growth, while highlighting Saudi Arabia's economic resilience, strong banking sector and energy infrastructure.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia sign rail and energy agreement to boost trade and connectivity | The National
Arab world's top economies sign deal to strengthen rail links and electricity grid integration
Lifestyle
Airline chiefs say can’t fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack
Airline chiefs say can’t fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack
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US will not resume strikes on Iran before midterms — Trump
President Donald Trump said the US will not resume strikes on Iran before the midterm elections on November 3. High gas and grocery prices are top concerns for voters.
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Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco's Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel's top military contractors.
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Missing woman confirmed dead by police in Ras Al Khaimah | The National
Woman with 'special medical condition' was reported missing on Thursday morning
Business
Samsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company
The forecast marks Samsung's fourth straight quarter of record operating profit, underscoring a deepening global memory chip shortage as AI infrastructure investment outpaces supply growth
Politics
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella had promised closer ties with Israel on the campaign trail.
Lifestyle
UAE amends Crimes and Penalties Law relating to suicide | The National
New legislation also lays out penalties for those whose actions cause someone to try to take their own life
Business
Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division
The job cuts are the latest in a series of small reductions since a larger round of 30,000 job cuts that began last year and continued into January
Business
UAE, Thailand complete Cepa talks as bilateral trade surges
Deal now moves to the signing and ratification stage, with both countries targeting stronger investment flows and deeper cooperation across manufacturing, logistics, digital trade and renewable energy
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Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Police say nothing so far suggests the incident at RAF Molesworth linked to events surrounding RAF Fairford last month.