News of October 9, 2026

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Israeli drone strike wounds six in northeast Lebanon near Syrian border

Israeli drone strike wounds six in northeast Lebanon near Syrian border An Israeli attack on Friday wounded six people in northeast Lebanon as Israel said it targeted a “Syrian terrorist” who planned anti-Israel attacks. “The Israeli attack near the town of Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in the Hermel district led to six wounded, including five Syrian nationals, two of them women, and one Lebanese,” Lebanon’s health ministry said. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that “an enemy military dro…

Middle East EyeOctober 9, 2026

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Saudi Arabia says three killed at airport as Yemen war expands

Saudi Arabia said three people were killed in attacks on Riyadh international airport, while Houthi media reported Saudi attacks on Sanaa airport killed two.

The New ArabOctober 9, 2026

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French students go out onto the streets to protest failing school system

For weeks, schoolchildren in France have been protesting the failing education system. Compared to many other countries, France invests heavily in education but critics say that the funds are not distributed fairly.

DW عربيةOctober 9, 2026

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5 Jubail schools join UNESCO ASPnet

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices

Russia to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 1.5 million more, as prices soar amid the Iran war.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global market

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Syrian authorities foil Daesh plots to attack places of worship and arrest 2 suspects

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Health

Breast cancer awareness scheme offers 600 free mammograms in Saudi Arabia

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Lifestyle

Inside the Saudi lunchbox: How school meals are changing

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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DCO chief meets Saudi ambassador to Albania

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Lifestyle

Where We Are Going Today: Manna offers thick, juicy smash burgers

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions

Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

Science

Saudi youth initiative takes aim at e-waste

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Trump, Putin reach deal to release Russian diesel to world

Russia will supply diesel to global markets in a bid to lower prices, US President Donald Trump has said. The move reverses years of pressure on the Russian economy following the invasion of Ukraine.

DW عربيةOctober 9, 2026

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Lebanon says 6 wounded in attack that Israel says targeted pro-Iran Syrian operative

An Israeli attack in Lebanon wounded six people, including five Syrian nationals, while Israel claims the target was a pro-Iran Syrian operative planning attacks.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Two killed in Saudi strike on Sanaa airport, Houthi media says

Two killed in Saudi strike on Sanaa airport, Houthi media says Houthi media reported on Friday that Saudi strikes on the airport in the capital Sanaa killed two people, a day after the group launched strikes against Riyadh’s own air hub, which killed three people. Separately, the civil defence agency in the Yemeni capital reported extinguishing four fires caused by Saudi strikes, including one it said destroyed a factory. A plume of smoke rises during a reported air strike by the Saudi-led co…

Middle East EyeOctober 9, 2026

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Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits

Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Moldova to change laws to produce arms for itself, parliament head says

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Panama airport temporarily shuts down as safety measure after 7.6-magnitude earthquake

The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts over the risk of potentially dangerous waves reaching coastal areas of Central America, Colombia and Ecuador

Khaleej TimesOctober 9, 2026

Science

Injured Orangutan rescued from Indonesia wildfires

A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Israeli settlers attack wedding procession near Bethlehem

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Navi Pillay wins Nobel after leading UN finding of Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The announcement came on the same day Washington imposed further sanctions on the International Criminal Court [ICC]. South African jurist Navi Pillay has been named the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize…

Doha NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Israeli settlers and troops target olive harvesters, wedding convoy in West Bank attacks

Israeli settlers and troops target olive harvesters, wedding convoy in West Bank attacks Israeli settlers carried out a series of attacks on Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on Friday, targeting olive harvesters, a family and a wedding procession, while Israeli troops raided a town near Hebron, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. In the village of Burham, north of Ramallah, armed Israeli settlers opened fire on farmers harvesting their olives, which took place under the p…

Middle East EyeOctober 9, 2026

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Strong Panama quake shakes nation, but avoids major destruction

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Panama near Pitaloza Arriba, leading to building evacuations and a tsunami warning along the Pacific coast. Aftershocks followed and damages were reported primarily in central provinces.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Strong Panama quake shakes nation, but avoids major destruction

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Panama near Pitaloza Arriba, leading to building evacuations and a tsunami warning along the Pacific coast. Aftershocks followed and damages were reported primarily in central provinces.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Strong earthquakes shake Panama, buildings damaged

Panama's president has declared a "major disaster" after a series of tremors damaged buildings, briefly suspended flights and triggered a tsunami alert in Central and South America.

DW عربيةOctober 9, 2026

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Strong earthquakes shake Panama, buildings damaged

Panama's president has declared a "major disaster" after a series of tremors damaged buildings, briefly suspended flights and triggered a tsunami alert in Central and South America.

DW عربيةOctober 9, 2026

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Saudi Arabia forecasts above-average rainfall through November, temperatures up to 3°C higher

Saudi Arabia's NCM forecasts above-average rainfall across most regions in October and November 2026, with temperatures reaching up to 3°C above normal.

Saudi GazetteOctober 9, 2026

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Syria reopens Aleppo's 1,300-year-old Great Umayyad Mosque after 13 years

Syrian authorities are working to restore cultural landmarks and ancient sites that had been damaged or destroyed during the civil war.

Al-MonitorOctober 9, 2026

Business

When energy efficiency becomes a sovereign decision

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Katie Zacharia selected to be next White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump called the conservative commentator 'a devoted fan'.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president and 8 other court staff

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Culture

Disco Dandiya Season 3 brings Bollywood, garba and live dhol to Dubai

The two-day celebration returns to Radisson Blu, Dubai Deira Creek, on October 16 and 17 with music, dance and Indian food

Khaleej TimesOctober 9, 2026

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Eight killed as Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

Pillay headed the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which concluded in 2025 that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The New ArabOctober 9, 2026

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US sanctions on International Criminal Court spark global outcry

The US announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, prompting widespread international condemnation. This coincided with Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

Business

Qatari fintech Dibsy enters Forbes Middle East’s 2026 Fintech 50

Dibsy is a Qatari payment infrastructure company founded in 2020 by Ahmed Isse, Loyan Farah and Anouar El Mekki. Qatari payment platform Dibsy has become the country’s only company included…

Doha NewsOctober 9, 2026

Politics

‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution

Republican and Democratic lawmakers condemn Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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Praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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The World This Week - France protests, Israel's 'politically charged' remembrance, Ethiopia, Ukraine

It’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October…

France24October 9, 2026

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UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack

A Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into the terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, according to a UAE official.

DW عربيةOctober 9, 2026

Politics

AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth

The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

Culture

Red Sea Museum opens ‘Photographing Distance’ exhibition in Historic Jeddah

Arab NewsOctober 9, 2026

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Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say

Humanitarian and human rights groups call out Israel's continued killings and restrictions across the enclave.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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After the Gaza genocide, Palestine is humanity’s litmus test

3 years after October 7, Israel’s war on Gaza has reshaped the Middle East and weakened US power, yet the erasure of Palestine continues, writes Mouin Rabbani.

The New ArabOctober 9, 2026

Politics

Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary, NYT reports

The conservative commentator is a senior communications adviser for Truth Social and the Trump Media Technology Group, according to her LinkedIn page

Khaleej TimesOctober 9, 2026

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‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 9, 2026

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'The foundation of my success': Sheikh Mohammed pens heartfelt letter to mother

The Dubai ruler wondered how his mother would have felt seeing the UAE become a global destination, with children dreaming of visiting and mothers hoping their sons would experience its wonders

Khaleej TimesOctober 9, 2026