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Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC is hitting more ships allegedly part of a shuttle operation to move crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
News of October 12, 2026
Health
Pope Leo XIV faces operation to determine whether his lung nodule is cancer
The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses.
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Why are the Houthis striking Saudi airports?
The attacks mark the deadliest assault on Saudi soil in more than a decade.
Politics
King Salman invites Romanian president to EU-GCC summit
King Salman invites Romanian president to EU-GCC summit
Business
Saudi Arabia’s ‘mindset’ helped Kingdom beat longest energy crisis says minister
Saudi Arabia’s ‘mindset’ helped Kingdom beat longest energy crisis says minister
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Saudi Arabia outlines oil export plans amid escalating Houthi attacks
Saudi authorities said on Monday they were extending the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport after deadly attacks over the weekend by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
Sports
Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev claims year’s top tennis ranking
After defending his Japan Open title after returning from injury, Alcaraz never found his rhythm in a scrappy contest.
Business
Saudi Red Sea Authority grants first beach operator license to Emaar
Saudi Red Sea Authority grants first beach operator license to Emaar
Business
Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s TASI falls 0.74% to close at 10,284
On Monday, Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index fell by 0.74% to close at 10,283.96, with trading activity exceeding SR3.49 billion across 196 million shares. While 57 companies advanced, 205 declined, and the parallel market Nomu rose by 1.15% to 21,949.88. Watani Iron Steel Co. was the day's top gainer, while Saudi Fisheries Co. experienced the largest decline.
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Moments after Houthi strike, Bangladeshi pilgrim tried to reach family one last time
Moments after Houthi strike, Bangladeshi pilgrim tried to reach family one last time
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India becomes 10th country to lose citizen to Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
India becomes 10th country to lose citizen to Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
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The Observers - Concerts of pro-Assad singers cancelled in Syria
The concerts of several singers accused of supporting the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad have been cancelled this summer in Syria. People in Homs ripped down posters advertising performances…
Business
IsDB chief meets IMF head, signs $364m financing deals with Benin
IsDB chief meets IMF head, signs $364m financing deals with Benin
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الرياض تحتفي بعطاء 1200 معلم ومعلمة
في احتفالية حملت الكثير من معاني الوفاء والتقدير لرسالة التعليم، احتفت العاصمة الرياض بأكثر من 1200 معلم ومعلمة ضمن فعاليات «كلنا نقدرك» التي نظمتها جمعية المبادرات المتميزة «مبادر» بالتعاون مع الإدارة العامة للتعليم بمنطقة الرياض تزامناً مع اليوم العالمي للمعلم.
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Israeli academic and Al Jazeera contributor Ori Goldberg dies at 50
Goldberg was a regular Al Jazeera contributor and died after a long battle with colon cancer, his family said.
Sports
The UEFA Champions League is back. Here’s what you need to know
Atletico vs Man United and Man City vs PSG headline the league's match day two action as the competition returns.
News
Why are the Houthis attacking Saudi airports and how are the missiles getting through?
Attacks by Iran-backed group come amid counteroffensive by Yemeni government supported by Riyadh
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Many leaders yet to realize that Israel acts as a bully
Many leaders yet to realize that Israel acts as a bully
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Saudi Arabia delivers thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen
Saudi Arabia delivers thousands of food baskets to vulnerable families across Yemen
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Lebanon explosives seizure revives fears of political killings
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam vowed on Monday that there would be "no tolerance or turning a blind eye, but truth and accountability".
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Israeli settlers abuse and reportedly poison goats in Palestinian village
An Israeli settler was filmed abusing and reportedly poisoning livestock in the village of Al-Mughayyir.
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Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports
By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis.Incoming drones and missiles were reported by the Saudi-led coalition backing government forces in Yemen, though there was no immediate news of whether they were intercepted.
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Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests
Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules.
Science
Super El Nino could make 2026 record hottest year
After a record-breaking August, the world experienced its second hottest September ever observed, with surface air temperatures averaging 16.27C.
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Blast in northern Israel near border with Lebanon wounds at least 20
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Why Houthis target Riyadh and what to do about it
Why Houthis target Riyadh and what to do about it
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'No military solutions': Iran offers to mediate as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Saudi counterpart that a military approach would complicate the crisis, as Tehran offered to help facilitate talks
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Northern Israel explosion kills at least 1 person, injures 19
The blast occurred in northern Israel near the Lebanese border and is under investigation.
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Perspective - 'Perfect Victims' author Mohammed El-Kurd challenges how Palestinian suffering is viewed
Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian writer, poet and journalist. He is the author of the poetry collection Rifqa and the book "Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal", which was just published in French…
Politics
Can South Korea and Ukraine resolve their diplomatic spat over North Korean POWs?
Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.
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Shin Bet’s answer to 7 October failures is an ’Islam school’
Israel’s Shin Bet plans an Islamic studies school after its 7 October intelligence failure, raising questions over its conflation of religion and occupation
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Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport following Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced Monday that the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been extended as authorities continue safety inspections following a series of Houthi attacks targeting the airport.
Science
Saudi space regulator calls for global cooperation as space economy heads toward $1.8tn
Saudi space regulator calls for global cooperation as space economy heads toward $1.8tn
Culture
Lebanon’s only church-bell maker on keeping a 300-year family tradition alive
Naffah Naffah makes the bells in the mountains near Beirut. His sons will take over the foundry when he retires
Business
Confronting the ‘largest energy security threat’
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, discusses the challenges facing the global economy.
Culture
NAZA: Netanyahu orders identification and prosecution of film’s interviewees
Israeli PM calls for criminal investigation into soldiers and officers interviewed in Guardian-produced documentary
Politics
Cyprus closer than ever to joining Schengen but political hurdles remain
The European Commission says Cyprus is ready to join the Schengen Area. Yet questions relating to the island's division and British military bases could still complicate its path to Europe's border-free travel zone.
Business
Saudi Arabia’s SME PMI at 53.8 as new orders hit 7-month high
Saudi Arabia’s SME PMI at 53.8 as new orders hit 7-month high
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Skies over Saudi capital empty after deadly Houthi airport strikes
By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Menna AlaaElDin and Joanna PlucinskaOct 12 (Reuters) - The skies over the Saudi capital Riyadh were virtually empty on Monday as authorities extended the suspension of operations at the city's international airport after deadly weekend attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
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Sudan army chief orders probe into border airstrike that killed 72
Sudan army chief orders probe into border airstrike that killed 72
Culture
Mohamed Hefzy to receive inaugural cultural impact award at San Francisco Arab Film Festival
Mohamed Hefzy to receive inaugural cultural impact award at San Francisco Arab Film Festival
Business
Aramco President & CEO: Attacks on the Region’s Energy Infrastructure Threaten Global Economies
Amin H. Nasser, President & CEO of Aramco, has warned that the consequences of attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure extend beyond its own markets to economies and markets around the world. He stressed that protecting energy facilities and supply routes requires international cooperation, as recent disruptions pose challenges to global energy security.
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Can Turkey and Pakistan defend Saudi Arabia from the Houthis?
Analysis: Despite military pledges, questions remain over what Turkey and Pakistan can deliver, how quickly, and at what risk of being drawn into Yemen’s war
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Saudi Entertainment Authority honored for social responsibility
Saudi Entertainment Authority honored for social responsibility
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Kurdistan Workers' Party militants quit some camps in north Iraq, Turkish sources say
TURKEY-KURDS/IRAQ:Kurdish PKK militants quit some camps in north Iraq, Turkish sources say
Politics
US launches immigration raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: Fox News
The raid reportedly followed a criminal fraud investigation into the Minnesota lawmaker’s paperwork, filled out by her late father when she was a child.