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12 Killed, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport; Coalition Vows Response

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said on Saturday that an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured 309 others of various nationalities, while the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen reported a projectile landing near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The Coalition said in a statement that operations at Riyadh airport had been temporarily suspended pending a damage assessment and safety checks in coordination with the relevant authorities.

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Iraq, EU leaders denounce alleged Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

Iraq, EU leaders denounce alleged Houthi attack on Riyadh airport Several international leaders issued condemnations on Sunday following the alleged Houthi attack a day earlier on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Iraq called for a "comprehensive cessation of military operations", adding that the attack endangered "regional security and stability" and threatened civilians, according to a statement from the prime minister's spokesman, Sabah al-Numan. German Foreign Mi…

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Pennsylvanie: Une fusillade fait neuf morts, dont plusieurs enfants – الشروق أونلاين

Au moins neuf personnes, dont plusieurs enfants, ont été tuées samedi lors d’une fusillade de masse à Erie, dans l’État américain de Pennsylvanie, selon les autorités. Un homme armé a ouvert le feu à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur d’une maison avant de mourir d’une blessure par balle qu’il s’est lui-même infligée, d’après ABC News, citant […]

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Iran’s Gharibabadi says Minab school attackers must face justice

Iran’s Gharibabadi says Minab school attackers must face justice Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday called for the “aggressors” behind the attack on Minab school, which took place on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, killing 156 people, including 120 children, to be held accountable through legal proceedings and in “international forums”. “Excellent documentation of this crime has been collected and sent to Tehran, and an indictment has been issued. Some for…

Middle East Eye

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Iranian nuclear technology safe from US attacks, says atomic energy chief

Iranian nuclear technology safe from US attacks, says atomic energy chief The head of Iran's atomic energy agency said on Sunday that the country's nuclear technology is safe from external disruption and cannot be halted by threats, pressure or attacks. Mohammad Eslami, the chief of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), said Iran's nuclear advances are a national achievement and were a testament to the dedication of Iranian scientists. “Overt threats by US officials to use tactical w…

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UK Defense Minister: Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport 'Dangerous Escalation' and 'Contemptible'

UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting on Sunday condemned Saturday's deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport as a "dangerous escalation" and "contemptible". "What we've seen overnight is a dangerous escalation and I'm afraid an increasing pattern of behavior from the Houthis that's targeting civilian sites in Saudi Arabia," he told Sky News. "This is completely contemptible action and it's one of the reasons why the UK is providing support to Saudi Arabia in the form of air defenses, but also air-to-air refueling," he said.

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Politics

Russia Says It Has Captured Four Settlements in Ukraine

The Russian defense ministry said on Sunday that Russian troops had ⁠captured the villages of Kupyne ⁠and Riznykove in ⁠Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as well as Novotroitske and Davydovske in the Donetsk region, news ⁠agency Interfax reported. Reuters ⁠could not immediately verify the battlefield reports.

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Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack

A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 11 others, a day after another deadly attack claimed by the Yemeni group forced authorities to suspend operations there. Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Riyadh has long militarily supported the internationally recognised government against the Houthis.

Al-Monitor

Business

World Bank in Talks with Dozens of Countries about Crisis Aid, Banga Says

The World Bank is in discussions with 30 to 40 countries about potential crisis aid to help them manage energy shocks and price increases triggered by the war in the Middle East, its president, Ajay Banga, told Reuters in an interview. Banga said the global economy had proven fairly resilient, in part due to big AI investments and adjustments in supply and demand for oil, which meant that few countries had sought the initial $25 billion in crisis funds that the World Bank had made available when the war began in late February.

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Sports

Kenyan Great Kipchoge Wins First Marathon in Three Years

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won his first marathon in three years on Sunday when the Kenyan great cruised to victory at Melbourne. The most-decorated marathoner in history crossed the finish line in 2hrs 9min 10sec, two seconds inside the race record. It was his first victory over the distance since Berlin in 2023 and part of his "World Tour" to raise funds for causes he believes in. The 41-year-old former world record-holder announced in 2025 he planned complete marathons on all seven continents, including Antarctica, over two years.

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Sports

Messi Nets Brace to Win in First Match after Argentina Exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team. Four nights after scoring in his final match for the Albiceleste in a victory over Benin, the 39-year-old South American superstar struck in the 47th and 60th minutes as defending MLS champion Miami won for only the second time in their past 11 league matches.

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US Military Says It Disabled Cargo Vessel Trying to Run Iran Blockade

The US military said on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against Iran. "A US military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known ⁠as the “Arika Sun”) with ⁠a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew," the US Central Command posted on X. CENTCOM said the cargo vessel had attempted to transit regional waters ⁠after leaving an Iranian port.

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Washington Targets Hezbollah’s Alternative Funding Networks

The United States is stepping up efforts to track alternative financing channels used by Hezbollah as tighter sanctions threaten its traditional sources of funding, particularly Iranian money that has long underpinned the group’s military and security capabilities and political influence in Lebanon. Washington’s campaign extends beyond restricting Iranian transfers to tracing foreign funding networks and cross-border commercial activities that Hezbollah could use to compensate for any decline in Tehran’s support.

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Syrian Security Forces Step Up anti-ISIS Operations, Pursue Former Regime Loyalists

Syrian security forces have intensified operations against ISIS cells following a deadly September bus attack near Masyaf in central Syria, while separately pursuing former regime operatives accused of crimes against civilians. Within a week, authorities announced the dismantling of an ISIS cell in Homs province, following the arrest of the group’s alleged military commander there. Seven former regime suspects were also detained as part of transitional justice efforts.

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