Politics
Palestinian elections set to delay due to worsening conditions
The Palestinians have not held legislative or presidential elections since 2005-06, after which Abbas’ rival, the Islamist group Hamas won.
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Business
VFS Global and Government of Malta sign joint declaration to advance mobility, citizen services and skills development
The agreement expands a partnership dating back to 2008, with a focus on services for Maltese nationals overseas and workforce development
News
UN's Turk calls Nobel award 'collective win' for human rights and justice
GENEVA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The UN human rights chief said on Friday that NaviPillay's Nobel Prize was a collective win for human rights and for all those seeking justice and accountability, including through the International Criminal Court.Volker Turk,who worked closely with Navi Pillay during her tenure as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014,described her as "the embodiment of international law".
Politics
Explained: Why India's tens of millions of voter deletions have led to widespread protests
A 2023 law passed by PM Narendra Modi's government grants Gyanesh Kumar, the election commission chief, immunity from prosecution for acts done in an official capacity
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‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.
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‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news
International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.
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US sanctions ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Trump administration targets The Hague-based war crimes court after sanctioning more than half of its judges and all of its top prosecutors
Culture
Yeşim Ustaoğlu on the journey behind What Remains
We speak to Yeşim Ustaoğlu about her latest film focusing on motherhood, love and the desire to break free from a life that no longer feels like your own
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Arabie saoudite: Trois morts dans deux attaques visant l’aéroport international du roi Khaled – الشروق أونلاين
L’Autorité générale de l’aviation civile saoudienne a annoncé vendredi que l’aéroport international du roi Khaled, à Riyad, avait été visé
Politics
Turkey moves to defuse Azerbaijan headscarf row after Aliyev's rebuke
Turkish officials say Ankara will not respond to the Azerbaijani president's criticism and has reassured Baku it will not interfere in its domestic affairs
Politics
Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali won by 3,300 votes in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras.
Health
A woman’s future should not be decided by silence
A woman’s future should not be decided by silence
Business
UAE economy grows 0.4% to Dh961.9 billion in H1 2026 as non-oil sectors expand
Non-oil activities grew 1.8per cent and accounted for 79.2 per cent of the UAE economy, while financial and insurance services recorded the strongest growth at 14.8 per cent, according to official figures.
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Trump says Witkoff ’doing very well’ in Iran talks
Donald Trump says Steve Witkoff is making progress in Iran talks but a deal with Tehran is not his preferred outcome.
Business
UAE’s Future 100 initiative attracts $100 million in investments for startups
More than 53 startups have benefited from investments secured through the initiative, which has received 3,395 applications and supported 300 companies across 17 new economy sectors since its launch.
News
Explainer-What is the International Criminal Court?
By Stephanie van den BergTHE HAGUE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize on Friday, has been a judge on several international courts, including the International Criminal Court. Here are some facts about this court:WHEN WAS THE ICC SET UP AND WHY?
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Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?
US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.
Technology
Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns
Three former researchers pen open letter warning of 'chilling' effect on company culture.
News
Strong condemnations against Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport that killed Saudia pilot
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Houthi militia's recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a Saudia pilot. The ministry emphasized that the attacks violate Saudi sovereignty and international law, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condolences for the victims.
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Strong condemnations against Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport that killed Saudia pilot
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Houthi militia's recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a Saudia pilot. The ministry emphasized that the attacks violate Saudi sovereignty and international law, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condolences for the victims.
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Pakistan has ‘substantial’ forces deployed in Saudi Arabia: foreign ministry
Pakistan’s foreign ministry confirmed a significant deployment of forces in Saudi Arabia for defensive purposes. These forces are not intended for offensive operations against the Houthis.
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Iranian human rights official says legal efforts under way over Minab attack
Iranian human rights official says legal efforts under way over Minab attack Iran is pursuing national and international legal avenues to seek justice for victims of the February attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Deputy Minister for Human Rights Askar Jalalian said, according to the state news agency IRNA. Jalalian said the country had mobilised its national resources for judicial proceedings and is working to raise international awareness of the attack and preserve it in Iran'…
Politics
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
By Feras DalateyDUBAI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Thomas Barrack, a top US diplomat in the Middle East, advocated for a firm run by his business partner to take part in the development of an oil pipeline from Iraq to Syria, three people said, activities which appear to violate federal ethics rules.
News
The girls in the Gaza school photograph
Just before the genocide, 15 Gaza schoolgirls posed for a photograph. Three years on, Al Jazeera went looking for them.
Business
High petrol prices drive EV sales surge in the Philippines
The cost of gasoline has jumped 68.3% since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February — the fourth-steepest price spike globally, data from globalpetrolprices.com show
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KHDA outlines 4 key focus areas for Dubai school inspections this year
The authority is introducing a new data-driven inspection system for Dubai private schools, with AI tools, shorter notice and a focus on student experience
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Nobel chair admits they haven’t reached Peace Prize winner Pillay
The Nobel Committee has admitted that it has been unable to reach the ICJ judge to tell her the news.
News
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports: Casualties, flight disruptions, key events explained
The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government has widened, with the Iran-backed fighters staging repeated attacks on Saudi targets
News
Saudi Arabia says three nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport.
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
Culture
Environmental film festival returns to Abu Dhabi with special premieres, global films
Running from October 9 to 11 at NYU Abu Dhabi, the festival returns with the theme 'Mend' featuring documentaries exploring nature, conservation and restoration
Business
Saudi weekly consumer spending surges 23% to $4.4bn on education outlays
Saudi Arabia's consumer spending surged 23.4% to SR16.51 billion ($4.4 billion) for the week ending October 3, primarily driven by a 142.8% increase in education-related expenditures due to the new academic year. Other sectors also saw growth, with food and beverage spending up 41% and transportation by 27.8%, while spending in hotels declined by 9.8%.
Sports
Russell to Go 'All-out' Ahead of Unusual Singapore Daylight Sprint as Antonelli Nears F1 Title
George Russell needs to throw everything he can at stopping — or even just delaying — Kimi Antonelli’s march to the Formula 1 title. That won’t be easy from the back of the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix. Russell was third, with Mercedes teammate Antonelli ahead of him in second, when his power unit suddenly failed Sunday during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, leaving him with a penalty this week for an engine change.
Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.
Sports
Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina as Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute
The football star shared an emotional Instagram post following his final match for Argentina, with Cristiano Ronaldo among those paying tribute to his international career
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Who is Navanetham 'Navi' Pillay, winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2026?
Under Pillay, a UN independent inquiry commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory found that 'Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza'
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Yemen’s deputy defence minister says forces advancing on multiple fronts
Yemen’s deputy defence minister says forces advancing on multiple fronts Yemen’s deputy defence minister, Major General Samir al-Sabri, has said that the Houthi-held capital, Sanaa, remains a direct military target for government forces, Al Jazeera has reported. Sabri said control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait and Yemen’s western coast was crucial because of their strategic importance and links to regional and global affairs. The timing of an advance and the need to cross areas near the city ar…
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Israel kills eight in Gaza as families forced to flee homes
Israeli forces issue fresh expulsion orders and carry out strikes across the Strip ahead of the first anniversary of the ceasefire
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Three Saudis killed in Riyadh airport attack claimed by Houthis
Attack is deadliest in kingdom since it launched major military offensive with allies against Houthis in Yemen
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March for Palestine to mark Gaza genocide planned across US
March for Palestine events are planned in cities across the US this Saturday to mark three years of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Culture
Harry Styles says One Direction fame left him afraid to go outside
The former One Direction singer recalled feeling trapped indoors during his early years of fame and how a former girlfriend helped him feel comfortable going out in public
Culture
Oscars 2027: Rwanda enters 'International Feature Race' category for the first time
Dusabejambo’s acclaimed debut feature, told through the eyes of a community of women in Rwanda, premiered in Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section
Culture
Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' out on OTT: Here's where you can watch it in UAE
Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film also stars Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles
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UN human rights office welcomes Nobel Prize winner Pillay as staunch defender of human rights
GENEVA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office on Friday welcomed the news of Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win, acknowledging her longstanding advocacy for human rights."It is amazing news, we need more dedication and commitment to human rights," Shabia Mantoo, spokesperson for theUN human rights office, told reporters in Geneva.Navi Pillay was the former head of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and a former International Criminal Court judge.
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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
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Navi Pillay, eminent South African jurist, awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay was the chair of the UN committee that concluded last year that Israel was responsible for genocide in Gaza, and is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice
Sports
Everton’s US owners seek sale of controlling stake in Premier League club
Premier League club Everton open to selling controlling stake after 'safely' balancing historical financial troubles.
Business
Tristar's Safety at Sea Forum returns to Dubai with focus on seafarer wellbeing
The November 9 event will bring together maritime leaders, regulators and seafarers to address mental health, safety and working conditions at sea
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Saudi Arabia says three killed at airport as Yemen war expands
Saudi Arabia said on Friday that three people including a pilot were killed in attacks on Riyadh international airport the day before when Yemen's Houthis claimed hits on the facility. Houthi media reported on Friday that Saudi attacks on Sanaa airport killed two people, while the civil defence agency in the Yemeni capital reported extinguishing fires caused by Saudi strikes, including one that it said destroyed a factory.