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India’s Cockroach Party founder, top leaders detained ahead of protest
India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders have allegedly been detained after landing in New Delhi to lead a mass protest.
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Business
UAE bank ordered to clear customer's credit card debt after failing to prove charges
An Abu Dhabi court ordered a bank to refund nearly Dh100,000 after it could not prove the customer agreed to interest and fees charged on his credit card
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Putin offers to help end Iran war, but can Russia deliver?
As Washington and Tehran weigh their next moves, Moscow is seeking a diplomatic foothold in a war where influence may prove harder to convert into concrete results.
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A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled
One year after a US-brokered ceasefire aimed to end the Gaza war, tensions remain high with little improvement in the situation. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues despite international efforts.
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UAE authorities crack down on hidden, exposed wells after dramatic Fujairah rescue
The domestic worker managed to keep hold of the terrified seven-year-old in the dark, keeping his head above water until emergency first responders arrived
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West Bank: Two Palestinians shot, farmers blocked from olive harvest
Two young Palestinian men were shot at and injured during an Israeli military raid on the city of Jericho on Friday night, Wafa news agency reported.
Politics
Morocco’s King Calls for Youth Issues to Top Public Policy Agenda
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI called for the new parliamentary and government term to mark a genuine turning point in advancing Morocco’s ambition as a rising, trusted economic power, balancing economic growth with greater social and regional equity. He stressed that youth issues must be a public policy priority.
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Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Trump slams Norway for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Technology
Behind the AI Training: How Beijing is Rebranding its Global Tech Role
(SeaPRwire) -By: Arthur Pendelton The immediate narrative presented by state media is one of benevolent capacity building. The story begins with Saba Aliyeva, a participant from Azerbaijan, feeling a sudden urge to maste...
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Mass Protests in Hasakah Under ‘Friday of the Syrian Flag’ Banner
Thousands of residents of Syria’s Hasakah province rallied after Friday prayers to demand state authority across the province and the release of detainees and people forcibly disappeared in prisons run by the dissolved Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In scenes described as the “greatest celebration” and the “Hasakah flood,” protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the city center under the slogan “Friday of the Syrian Flag.”
Business
Increased vessel attacks drive Hormuz oil exports 'sharply lower', report says
Increased vessel attacks drive Hormuz oil exports 'sharply lower', report says Hormuz oil exports were “sharply lower,” falling to a seven-day average of 9.9 million barrels per day as of October 7, 42 percent below prewar levels and down from about 15.5 million in September, according to Kpler data cited by the Financial Times. Kpler said that flows had recovered to prewar levels in September but "intensified attacks on vessels" had driven exports "sharply lower" this week. Energy analyst Ro…
Culture
After 20 Years, Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’ Movie Has Come Home to Versailles
Paris: Laura Cappelle In 2006, the American director’s whimsical, candy-colored “Marie Antoinette” divided audiences with its Manolo Blahnik shoes and contemporary soundtrack. Yet the film has since become a classic, and Versailles is honoring its 20th anniversary with an exhibition at the Petit Trianon, the small chateau on the royal estate given to the queen for her private use in the 1770s, where part of “Marie Antoinette” was filmed.
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Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Houthi advances and the closure of vital roads into Taiz have triggered shortages, reviving memories of earlier siege.
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4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm on the US Gulf Coast, causing major disruptions with damaging winds and flooding. It later weakened below hurricane status while continuing to pose a severe weather threat to the Southeast.
Politics
Vance 2028 buzz grows, but midterms could sting
US Vice President JD Vance is generating speculation about a possible presidential run in 2028 while attending rallies meant to support Republican candidates for the upcoming midterm elections.
Politics
Arabs in Israel: A Dangerous Security Secret, Especially During Elections
“We on the right and center-right represent about 65% of the electorate, so we will remain able to form governments in the future. I know I will lose support and may even alarm many of my good friends. But I believe we must tie our fate to that of the Arabs in Israel.” Natan Eshel, known as Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest adviser, published those words on June 16, 2019.
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US Congressman Krishnamoorthi honours flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's 'presence of mind'
In a statement entered into the Congressional Record on October 9, Krishnamoorthi recognised Machchhar's actions during the September 30 incident on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight
Politics
India detains thousands of protesters to block rally against election chief
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke among hundreds detained to block protest demanding election chief quit.
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Russia kills 20 in Ukraine as US hosts ‘productive’ talks to end war
US says it held talks with European and Ukrainian officials to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.
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Coalition launches major offensive, destroys 136 Houthi military targets
The Coalition says it destroyed 136 Houthi military targets in a large-scale operation while providing round-the-clock air support to Yemeni forces under Operation Dawn of Yemen.
Business
Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters
Tech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.
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Centcom says 133 vessels redirected in Hormuz as it enforces Iran blockade
Centcom says 133 vessels redirected in Hormuz as it enforces Iran blockade US Central Command (Centcom) has said it redirected 133 commercial vessels as of 9 October through the Strait of Hormuz to enforce naval blockade against Iran. In a post on X, Centcom said US’s blockade against Iran was “ironclad”. A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the guided-missile destroyer supports enforcement of America's ironclad blockade against Iran. A…
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Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai's speech, saying it 'disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public'.
Business
India central bank takes steps to support rupee, opens dollar window for oil companies
Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum will be allowed to access to access dollars under the facility from Monday, the RBI said
Technology
Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police
Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable'.
Politics
Supporters of jailed former Pakistani PM Khan marching to capital
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
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UN: Israeli forces made 280 incursions into Syria, detain 49 Syrians
UN: Israeli forces made 280 incursions into Syria, detain 49 Syrians Israel has carried out 280 armed incursions into Syria in September and currently detains 49 Syrians, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said. Several released Syrian detainees have reported “allegations of torture and ill-treatment”, among other violations against them, according to a statement issued by Turk’s office on Friday. Israeli incursions into Syria in September -- marked by raids on homes, restr…
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At least 38 people hurt after supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea’s Daegu city
A ceiling collapse at a Daegu supermarket in South Korea injured at least 38 people, while 66 others evacuated safely. Nine people required hospital treatment, with no serious injuries reported thus far.
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UAE condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport, Saudia aircraft
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability
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Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled
One year after US President Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza to be over, few of the long-term promises of the ceasefire have come to fruition. Here is a list of some of the key points of the October 10, 2025 ceasefire and where things stand: - Hostages released, calm in Israel - Three days after the agreement was announced, Hamas freed the 20 remaining living hostages seized during the group's October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest day in Israel's history.
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Taiwan’s leader says increasing defense spending to ‘deter war’
Taiwan’s leader emphasized the increase in defense spending to deter war rather than provoke conflict, in light of China’s continuous territorial claims over the island. This move aims to protect Taiwan’s 23 million residents from the threat posed by China.
Politics
India protests: All detainees released except CJP leaders, police sources tell ANI
Due legal process will be followed for the remaining detainees, the sources said. The report did not specify how many CJP leaders remain in detention.
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Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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Hours after Trump-Putin diesel deal, Ukraine strikes Russian fuel site
Ukraine bombed a Russian fuel site, hours after US President Trump and Russian President Putin announced a diesel deal.
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Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire
Every day, Gazan mother Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her family. It has been a year since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was supposed to allow food to flood into the ruined territory, yet widespread hunger persists there. Masri has little choice. Without the kitchen run by humanitarian groups, she and her eight children would have "nothing at all", the 35-year-old told AFP.
Politics
Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others
Trump says ICC sanctions aimed at defending Netanyahu and others US President Donald Trump has said Washington’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court were intended to defend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others from prosecution, not himself. As Secretary of State Marco Rubio was explaining the rationale behind the sanctions, saying they were aimed at “bringing that court to heel”, Trump interrupted him and said: “Well, there is no information that they were after me.…
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Flydubai FZ1073 suicide attack: Everything we know about Omani co-pilot
According to investigators, the man began first drifting towards extremist ideology in 2017 when he was studying in Australia
Politics
India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi
The Cockroach Janta Party wants Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to quit over changes to voter lists.
Politics
India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest
Demonstrations erupted across the country after a newspaper investigation last month alleged misconduct by the Election Commission of India
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Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the "Cockroach" movement in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party were also detained.
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Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a planned demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained.
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Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained too.
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Brother recounts final hours of UAE woman found dead after going missing in RAK
Sheikha Al Hamir Alshemeili is believed to have walked nearly 2km after leaving a hospital; her brother remembers her as a gentle, quiet woman who preferred being alone
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CCTV footage shows ICE shooting in New York
New footage shows the moment ICE agents opened fire on a man as he drove his car with his child in the backseat.
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12 killed in attack on Riyadh airport, over 300 injured, Saudi authorities say
As regional developments unfold, Khaleej Times will keep you updated on the latest news through the live blog
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Home of Jewish anti-Zionist activist set on fire in Jerusalem, Voices of Rabbis says
Home of Jewish anti-Zionist activist set on fire in Jerusalem, Voices of Rabbis says Home of a prominent Jewish anti-Zionist activist was set on fire in Mea Shearim, a Jewish neighbourhood of Jerusalem, while his family was inside the house, according to Jewish anti-Zionist group, Voices of Rabbis. "The only crime of this family was that they were religious and opposed Zionism and Israel," the group said in a post on X, posting a video that showed children being rescued from the burning house…
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انتقل إلى رحمة الله تعالى مساء أمس(الجمعة)، حامد بن صادق البكري زوج ميسر عبدالله خفاجي،...