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The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun regularizing the status of all Yemeni nationals in Saudi Arabia who lack legal status and are covered by the recent royal directive.
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Watch: Iranian shopkeepers 'going bankrupt' amid sanctions and war Iranian shopkeepers in Tehran say they are "going bankrupt" as the economic crisis deepens, compounded by sanctions and the US and Israeli war on the country. Residents say that markets used to be bustling with life, but have now become quiet as people struggle to keep up with soaring prices for daily goods. Iranian shopkeepers in Tehran say they are " going bankrupt" as the economic crisis deepens, compounded by sanctions and…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Sunday a phone call from Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani.
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Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ sparks confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine
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Saudi authorities say a Pakistani national was killed and several people injured in a second strike on Riyadh’s Airport.
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The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said on Sunday Tehran found the latest response from the United States “insufficient” as efforts at negotiations to end the war and fully open the Strait of Hormuz limp along. The comments by Mohsen Rezaei, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, were carried by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Rezaei added that Iran is no longer responding to the US and said Washington must clarify certain issues, without giving details. He said the US has accepted some of the seven conditions but others remain unclear.
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Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.
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The States of the R4 Group, comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye, reaffirmed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in repelling the ongoing hostile attacks perpetrated by the Houthi militia.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a written invitation to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to attend the second GCC-EU Summit, scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia in October.
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli said he is allowing himself to dream about a historic world title which is within reach at the next race in Austin, Texas, after the 20-year-old sealed his 14th podium finish of the season at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. The title would make Antonelli Formula One's youngest ever champion and Italy's first since 1953. Antonelli's third place in a Singapore Grand Prix that was controlled from start to finish by Red Bull's Max Verstappen was scrappy, as he flirted with a penalty for testing the track's limits.
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Horror flick "Other Mommy" starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain debuted atop the North American box office with $27.5 million in ticket sales, while awards hopeful "The Social Reckoning" flopped with a weak start, industry estimates showed Sunday. "Other Mommy," from Universal and Blumhouse, stars Chastain in a dual role as a sinister entity terrorizing a child -- made even worse by the fact that the demon resembles the girl's mother.
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CCTV footage shows the moment of a Russian strike on a residential street in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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Two men were killed in south Lebanon on Sunday, one by Israeli fire and the other by an explosive remnant of war, as they took part in the annual olive harvest, according to state media and local officials. South Lebanon has been the scene of two wars since 2023 between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, and Israeli troops still occupy a band of territory 10 kilometers (six miles) wide running along the border.
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Riyadh airport attack kills one, wounds 11, Saudi aviation authority says Sunday’s strike on King Khalid International Airport left one person dead and wounded 11, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority says. Officials said a projectile hit two passenger terminals and started a fire. The attack followed Saturday’s Houthi strike on the same airport, which killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300. Yemen’s Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, said they carried out both strikes.
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CCTV footage released by Al Arabiya shows the moment of a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday.
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Pakistan scores its 2nd highest total in T20 cricket to win series against Sri Lanka
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Iran says US response falls short of conditions for deal Tehran continues to demand changes to Washington’s response before agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks, according to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei. “The US has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response inadequate,” the Supreme National Security Council secretary wrote on X. “Iranian diplomacy has changed and there will be no return to the status quo ante,” he added. Iran’s demands…
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The UK prime minister called for voters in Europe to be made fully aware of Russia's attempts to influence politics.
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By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration told US airlines on Sunday to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia, citing safety threats tied to ongoing military activities and navigation system interference.The FAA Notice to Airmen, which lasts until December 10, follows strikes on Saturday and Sunday on Riyadh's international airport. The attack on Saturday killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
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Marseille ended their four-game losing run in Ligue 1 as Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli scored in a 2-0 win at Troyes on Sunday. Struggling Marseille began the weekend in the relegation zone after suffering five losses in a row in all competitions, but second-half goals lifted them to 13th place. Coach Bruno Genesio had stressed the importance of stopping the club's downward spiral ahead of a demanding run of eight matches in 28 days, but Marseille's task was made harder by injury and suspension.
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The Spanish Embassy in Qatar brought together hundreds of officials, diplomats, business leaders and members of the Spanish community at Raffles Doha for a National Day reception celebrating Spanish heritage,…
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Lazio moved level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Monza on Sunday as pursuers Roma, Juventus and AC Milan were all held. Ten-man Roma could not keep pace as Donyell Malen's red card overshadowed a 0-0 stalemate in Como. They now sit two points behind the leaders in third. AC Milan were held 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave them four points adrift of the leaders in fifth. Surprise package Cagliari continued their impressive start to the season by holding Juventus 1-1 to remain fourth, two points above the Turin giants in sixth.
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Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.
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US homeland security chief dismisses security threat from livestreaming execution
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UK Maritime says tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman’s Sohar anchorage
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Netanyahu called for an investigation into the 24 Israeli whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing scores of civilians in Gaza using AI-powered systems.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a written invitation to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to participate in the second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in October. Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan delivered the invitation during a meeting with Oman's Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy.
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The decision was later reversed, but Kermani’s exclusion comes as Israel tightens restrictions on foreign reporters and kills Palestinian journalists
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The ministers discussed the recent escalation in the region and efforts to address it. Prince Faisal also received a phone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and joint efforts by the two countries to address tensions and mitigate their security and economic repercussions.
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Oct 11 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart about the recent escalation of the regional conflict and efforts to lower tensions, the Saudi state news agency reported on Sunday, the officials' first publicly reported contact since Iran-aligned Houthis intensified strikes on the kingdom.Iran's foreign minister said Tehran is ready to provide any assistance to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, according to a post on the minister's Telegram account.
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The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said that the King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam came under new attacks on Sunday, with the first resulting in the death of a resident and the injury of 11 others. In two separate statements, GACA said work was underway to complete the damage assessment and verify the safety of the facilities in coordination with the relevant authorities.
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Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday.
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Construction crews were seen trying to block waves entering homes along California's coast
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Zack Polanski calls for internal rule reforms to give party leaders greater control over policy after Zionism vote.
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Al-Ittihad Football Club head coach Jens Wessing attributed his team’s 3-2 defeat to Al Hilal in the Saudi Professional League fixture at Kingdom Arena on May 6, 2024, to individual errors and missed opportunities, according to remarks made at the official post-match press conference. Wessing acknowledged Al-Ittihad’s resilience in narrowing the deficit but emphasized the need to address mistakes ahead of their upcoming AFC Champions League match against Shabab Al-Ahli.
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Pakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march
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Netanyahu demands probe into sources of award-winning Gaza film
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Despite ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon in June, Israeli attacks continue.
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An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.
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Investigation launched after 72 miners killed in Sudan-Egypt airstrikes
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Turki al-Sheikh says Mexican star remains committed to 31 October bout with Christian Mbilli despite escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak was at Anfield, where fans reminded City of their guilty verdict after the match.
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Man City shrug off uncertain future to beat 10-man Liverpool
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By Jan Wolfe and Patricia ZengerleOct 11 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic US senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to "reverse course" on his diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it runs counter to US law barring imports of energy until Russia ends its aggression against Ukraine."Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine," the seven senators - four of Trump's fellow Republicans and three Democrats - said in a statement.
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By Jan Wolfe and Patricia ZengerleOct 11 (Reuters) - Republican and Democratic US senators called on President Donald Trump on Sunday to "reverse course" on his diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it runs counter to US law barring imports of energy until Russia ends its aggression against Ukraine."Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine," the seven senators - four of Trump's fellow Republicans and three Democrats - said in a statement.
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President Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire
