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News of October 11, 2026

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By: Julian Holbrooke The diplomatic language surrounding the death of Darya Shipilova is not just bureaucratic; it is a mask for a vacuum in public health oversight. When the World Health Organization (WHO) issued its statement on October 10, it did not condemn Russia. It did something more dangerous. It left a door open by […]

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(SeaPRwire) – By: Adrian Kingsley We have spent decades treating food as a lifestyle choice rather than a clinical intervention. This is a fundamental error in our medical paradigm. The core issue is not lack of information; we all know salt is bad for hypertension. The failure lies in the delivery mechanism. Telling a […]

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Yemen Offensive Intensifies as Military Reports 2,750 Strikes in 24 Hours

Yemeni government forces pressed their offensive against the Houthis on Saturday, advancing along the western coast and in Marib as the military reported more than 2,750 precision targeting operations in 24 hours. The sixth day of Operation Dawn of Yemen saw intensified airstrikes on Houthi positions and weapons facilities, while troops sought to eliminate remaining pockets of resistance around the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait.

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Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’

Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’ Phil Gordon, national security adviser to former US vice president Kamala Harris, has seconded allegations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a hostage-ceasefire deal in 2024. Writing on X on Saturday, Gordon said Netanyahu added “so many of his own conditions” that the deal became “impossible for another six months”. He said nearly 9,000 more Palestinians were killed in that period, and more Israeli host…

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Crowds Attend Funeral of Saudi Pilot Hamoud Alkalthami in Jeddah

A large crowd attended funeral prayers for Captain Hamoud Alkalthami at Al-Guraigri Mosque in Jeddah on Saturday afternoon before his body was laid to rest at Al-Salhiyah Cemetery in the northeastern part of the city. Relatives, friends, colleagues from Saudia Airlines, aviation sector workers and members of the public attended the funeral. Mourners began arriving early to offer condolences to the family of Alkalthami, who was killed in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday.

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US embassy tells staff permission needed to use Saudi airports

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning for staff to obtain permission before using King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as airports in Jeddah and Dammam, following recent missile attacks that resulted in fatalities. The embassy advises US citizens to exercise extreme caution and be aware of potential travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and airspace closures.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Omani Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday. The Omani minister expressed his country's condemnation of the attacks targeting Abha and King Khalid international airports and its solidarity with Saudi Arabia. He affirmed Oman's complete rejection of attacks on civilian facilities and threats to Saudi Arabia's security and the safety of civilians.

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UN Yemen Envoy: Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Threaten Regional Security

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said Sunday that the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are a dangerous escalation that pose a grave threat to regional security, prolong the cycle of violence and further complicate peace efforts in Yemen. He denounced the group’s continued attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, that killed 12 people and wounded 309 others.

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Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks

Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent Sunday to parents citing an order from the education ministry, following the deadly attacks on the capital's airport. "Following instructions from the Ministry of Education, all schools in Riyadh will switch to distance learning for the entire week," read an email sent to parents seen by AFP, marking the second time in less than a month that such…

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Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse

Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has asked the International Criminal Court prosecutor to investigate Israeli health and defence officials, the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) and medical staff over the alleged death, torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility since 7 October 2023. In its Article 15 communication, HRF said the conduct of the accused amounts to war crimes, crimes agai…

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Rubio: We Condemn Houthi Attacks ...We Stand with Saudi Arabia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned the recent “terrorist” Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including Saturday’s strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people, including a US citizen. In a post on his official account on social media platform X, Rubio said: “These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now”. He reaffirmed that the United States stands with Saudi Arabia and its people.

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Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.

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Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.

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Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.

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Houthi strike on Saudi airport kills 12, worst attack on kingdom in a decade

By Timour Azhari and Enas AlashrayRIYADH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded in an attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, the deadliest in the kingdom in more than a decade, as the Iran-backed Houthis escalate a campaign they launched this summer.The dead from the third attack this week on the airport included four Saudis, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, the Saudi civil aviation authority said. At the latest count, 309 were wounded, officials said.

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Pakistan reaffirms 'commitment' to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty after airport attack

Pakistan reaffirms 'commitment' to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty after airport attack Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his country reaffirms “commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security", while condemning the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as “heinous". “Attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and constitute a serious threat to regional peace and stability,” he said. Pakistan, Saud…

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Syria arrests former Republican Guards general

Syria's internal security forces have arrested Mard Mohammad, a former brigadier general known as the 'Guardian of the Capital' and linked to the ousted president Bashar Assad's Republican Guards. Mohammad had a significant role in military operations in Damascus Countryside and previously led campaigns such as 'God’s Promise Is True.' This arrest follows the earlier detention of another senior Republican Guard commander, Ahmad Mohammad Ismail, who was involved in key military operations under the previous regime.

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UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport

UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres has "strongly" condemned Saturday's "lethal attacks by the Houthis" on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people injured hundreds of civilians. In a post on X, Guterres said: "Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately."

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