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Syrian Post restores domestic parcel routes and expands international services
Syrian Post restores domestic parcel routes and expands international services
News of October 12, 2026
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Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
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Saudi MBS ’shuttling between bunker palaces’ amid Houthi attacks
Mohammed bin Salman has not been seen in public since Tuesday amid Houthi attacks on Riyadh, one of which killed 13 people on Saturday
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Crown Prince Receives Call from King of Jordan Condemning Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Monday from King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, who condemned the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah II affirmed Jordan's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in confronting any threat to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents, as well as Jordan's full support for the measures the Kingdom has taken to protect its resources.
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UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident
By Michael HoldenLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been coordinated in Iran, and almost certainly directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The RAF Fairford base in southwest England, which had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, became the focal point for a major security response after five British men were arrested nearby in the early hours of September 27 on suspected terrorism and explosive offences.
Politics
UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
PM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be 'the boss' of the reset.
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Libya seizes nearly $1 million of hashish in east
BENGHAZI, Libya, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Libya's eastern-based authorities have seized about 400 kg of hashish worth around 6 million dinars ($934,000) and arrested some suspects near the coastal city of Tobruk, officials said.Libya has become a major drug transit route as gangs exploit the turmoil and conflict since 2011 when former ruler Muammar Gaddafi was toppled in a NATO-backed uprising.The anti-drugs agency's information and documentation officer, Ahmed al-Mismari, told Reuters that Saturday's operation took place at a house in an agricultural area southeast of the city.
Politics
Immigration agents raid home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The only hijab-wearing lawmaker in Washington has long been a target for US President Donald Trump
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Yemen Dismantles Houthi Network That Plotted to Destabilize Security, Target Security and Military Leaders
Yemen's Interior Ministry arrested members of and dismantled Houthi-affiliated terrorist cells in the temporary capital Aden and the governorates of Lahj and Abyan in September. The ministry said the cells had been planning to target security and military leaders and vital facilities, as well as military reinforcements and supply lines heading to the battlefronts.
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Turkey to send Mecca agreement to parliament soon, Erdogan says
ANKARA, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Turkey will send the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to parliament to be ratified in the coming days, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.Speaking following the cabinet meeting, Erdogan also said Turkey strongly condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia and stood with Saudi brothers and sisters against these attacks. (Reporting by Huseyin HayatseverEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
Culture
Druski faces backlash over Sacha Baron Cohen collaboration
Fans of the social media comedian say that their comments relating to Palestine were blocked from a post put out on Sunday featuring Sacha Baron Cohen.
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Blast kills one on religious school trip in northern Israel
An Israeli student was killed and 19 others were injured in an explosion near the Lebanon border, raising safety concerns over school trips in the conflict zone
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Russia pledges more aid to Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
Russia pledges more aid to Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
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France school shooting: Police detain pupil after two injured
Officials say a staff member disarmed the suspect, who hid a hunting shotgun in a guitar case, before police arrived.
Business
Hall, Woodford win Nobel prize for work on how to stabilise economies
By Simon Johnson and Johan AhlanderSTOCKHOLM, Oct 12 (Reuters) - US academics Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel economics prize on Monday for decades of work developing ground-up models currently used by central banks and finance ministries across the world to stabilise economies."With them, we are better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy, such as energy crises or sudden changes in how much households consume," John Hassler, Chair of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences, said in a statement.
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The ICJ’s Rohingya ruling will test the OIC’s promises
Backing the genocide case against Myanmar must be followed by concrete action to protect the Rohingya.
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Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport
Energy minister says ‘fear has no place in the Saudi lexicon’ as paramilitary group again breaches stretched defences
Politics
Exclusive: UK parliament refuses to release Arab Spring report
The UK parliament has refused to release a sensitive report on Britain’s response to the Arab Spring uprisings, keeping it secret until 2046
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Syria’s FM meets Haftar’s son in Libya over missing Syrians
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Haftar-controlled Benghazi comes amid increasing concern about missing Syrians in Libya
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Jordanian king calls for coordination in OIC to address Israeli violations
During a meeting in Kuala Lumpur, King Abdullah of Jordan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace. King Abdullah emphasized the need for coordinated efforts within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address actions in the West Bank and protect holy sites, while Ibrahim highlighted Malaysia's cooperation in technology and defense.
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Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity
Deadly air raids on gold miners in Sudan expose deepening border lawlessness and regional instability.
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Lebanon’s Aoun hails EU security mission amid ’US objections’
The EU has approved a three-year security mission in Lebanon despite reported US objections, as UN peacekeepers prepare to withdraw from the south.
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'Riyadh no longer feels safe': Houthi strikes shatter Saudi capital's aura of calm
Deadly attacks on the kingdom's main airport have shaken expatriates' sense of security and threatened Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for tourism and investment
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UK considers further support to Saudi Arabia, Burnham says
UK considers further support to Saudi Arabia, Burnham says UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that the UK is ready to consider further requests for support by Saudi Arabia. This statement comes after the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalated in the past days, the deadliest of which resulted in the death of 13 people and injured more than 300.
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Oil tanker reportedly attacked in Strait of Hormuz region
Plumes of black smoke rise from a Petro Dolphin oil tanker by a drone attack off the coast of Oman.
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Riyadh governor conveys royal greetings to injured airport attack victims
Riyadh governor conveys royal greetings to injured airport attack victims
Politics
US federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar
Justice Department officials said the Washington residence of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, an outspoken opponent of President Trump, was raided as "part of an ongoing federal investigation."
Politics
US federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar
Justice Department officials said the Washington residence of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, an outspoken opponent of President Trump, was raided as "part of an ongoing federal investigation."
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Egypt explores hydrogen tram for new capital amid economic woes
The proposed 44-train network would serve President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s flagship development as Egyptians face rising inflation and transport costs
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Coalition detects drone, cruise missile threats targeting Saudi Arabia
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen says it is tracking drone and cruise missile threats targeting Saudi Arabia and taking action to counter them.
Politics
Agents search Rep. Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won’t ‘be silenced’
Federal agents searched the Washington home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, escalating tensions with President Trump. The search was part of a criminal investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, according to sources.
Business
حتى 30 ديسمبر.. «تنظيم الإعلام» تتيح تقسيط الغرامات المالية للمنشآت
أعلنت الهيئة العامة لتنظيم الإعلام بدء استقبال طلبات الاستفادة من مبادرة تقسيط الغرامات المالية الصادرة عنها بحق المنشآت الإعلامية في القطاعين الخاص وغير الربحي، وذلك حتى 30 ديسمبر 2026.
Politics
Will Ukraine survive the winter?
Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.
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Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services
By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Menna AlaaElDin and Joanna PlucinskaOct 12 (Reuters) - Authorities have extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday and airlines scrapped flights after continuing attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis emptied the skies over Saudi Arabia's capital.
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Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services
By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Menna AlaaElDin and Joanna PlucinskaOct 12 (Reuters) - Authorities have extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday and airlines scrapped flights after continuing attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis emptied the skies over Saudi Arabia's capital.
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Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services
By Gianluca Lo Nostro, Menna AlaaElDin and Joanna PlucinskaOct 12 (Reuters) - Authorities have extended the closure of Riyadh's international airport until Saturday and airlines scrapped flights after continuing attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis emptied the skies over Saudi Arabia's capital.
Business
Norway fund withdraws $661m from Israeli banks amid ethical review
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has withdrawn $661 million from five Israeli banks as part of an ethical review, citing concerns over their contributions to serious human rights violations in conflict areas. This move follows a broader divestment strategy that includes previous exclusions from investments in Caterpillar Inc. and other Israeli companies due to similar ethical concerns.
Politics
US agents search home of Ilhan Omar, Trump critic and Congress member
US authorities searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation.
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Israeli press review: Anti-Palestinian racist incidents spike across Israel
Media reports detail attacks on Palestinian football fans and a Druze woman, alongside a lawmaker’s call to bar Palestinian teachers from Jewish schools
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Gaza war losses exceed $80bn amid infrastructure devastation
Israel’s war on Gaza has caused over $80 billion in losses, devastating vital infrastructure and leaving more than 95% of residents dependent on aid.
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PKK pulls out of Metina in northern Iraq amid Turkey peace process
The withdrawal comes as the peace process between Turkey and the militant group gains momentum alongside increasing security cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.
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Bahrain national carrier cancels Riyadh flights until Saturday
Bahrain national carrier cancels Riyadh flights until Saturday Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air announced on Monday that it was cancelling all flights to and from Riyadh airport until Saturday, after Saudi authorities extended the suspension of operations at the facility following recent attacks. "Gulf Air would like to inform passengers that flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) have been cancelled from 12 October to 17 October 2026 (12:00 midnight)," the airline said in a post on X. Reporting…
Business
Saudi Arabia will overcome challenges, uphold global energy commitments, Prince Abdulaziz says
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman pledges continued energy reliability and investment despite regional challenges as Riyadh hosts the 25th WPC Energy Congress.
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Teenager killed in ordnance blast on Israeli border with Lebanon
Teenager killed in ordnance blast on Israeli border with Lebanon The Times of Israel is reporting that a blast on the Israeli-Lebanese border has killed a teenager and wounded 19 others. According to an Israeli news site, the military believe the blast to be the result of a submunition from a Hezbollah rocket, which detonated while school children were hiking in the Ramim Ridge area in northern Israel. According to a preliminary probe by the authorities, one of the school children is thought…
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Houthi official warns of ’swift, painful response’ if US enters
Yemen’s Houthi leaders warn of a swift response if the US joins the conflict, threatening American interests and Saudi oil facilities and airports.
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Almost 20 wounded as explosion hits northern Israel
Around 20 Israeli students and staff were injured in an explosion near the Lebanese border, with unexploded ordnance suspected as the cause.
Technology
Starlink India launch: Why Elon Musk is still waiting despite securing key approvals
Despite securing key approvals, the Starlink satellite internet service remains in regulatory limbo, raising questions about security clearances, competition and India’s investment climate.
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Iran-Saudi talks on Yemen’s Houthis: What’s in it for Tehran?
Tehran seeks dialogue in Yemen conflict, warning a military solution risks complicating the volatile regional situation.