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Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

The Royal Address delivered by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to the Shura Council on Wednesday conveyed several messages about Saudi Arabia’s approach to regional crises. Analysts said the messages reaffirmed support for stability and political solutions, alongside the protection of sovereignty and national interests, while underscoring the continued implementation of rapid economic reforms under Saudi Vision 2030.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 2, 2026

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Mecca pact strategic political defense committee to meet ‘soon’: Pakistan’s foreign minister

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Friday that the Strategic Political Defense Committee (SPDC) established under the joint defense pact between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will meet …

Middle East MonitorOctober 2, 2026

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets US Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi | The National

Talks centre on strategic relationship between UAE and US

The NationalOctober 2, 2026

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Israeli opposition leader says young Israelis backed killing ‘everyone’ in Gaza

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said he met a group of young Israelis who expressed support for killing all Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including babies, Anadolu reports. Lapid made the re…

Middle East MonitorOctober 2, 2026

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Israel’s Supreme Court overturns ban on 2 Arab lists running in Knesset election

Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday overturned a Central Elections Committee decision barring two Arab electoral lists from running in the Oct. 27 Knesset (parliament) election, Anadolu reports. The r…

Middle East MonitorOctober 2, 2026

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Israeli Supreme Court overrules decision to disqualify Arab lists from election | The National

Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew candidacy after court signalled it would uphold his exclusion

The NationalOctober 2, 2026

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Etihad Rail announces more trains between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to meet demand | The National

Train tickets between the two emirates sold out on the service's opening weekend

The NationalOctober 2, 2026

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Meloni’s burqa ban won’t fix Italy’s struggling schools

Giorgia Meloni’s burqa ban and cap on migrant pupils scapegoats minorities instead of addressing Italy’s underfunded education system, writes Randa Ghazy.

The New ArabOctober 2, 2026

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Netanyahu bloc projected to win 51 seats in Oct. 27 elections, opposition 53: Poll

Israeli opposition parties would win 53 seats against 51 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc, said an opinion poll published Friday, less than a month before the Oct. 27 general election, …

Middle East MonitorOctober 2, 2026

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French Riots: When Student Grievances Become Political Bunker-Busters

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The smoke in Strasbourg and the fireworks in Marseille are not just random teenage rebellion. They are the visible symptoms of a deliberate geopolitical maneuver. France is not dealin...

هنا تايمزOctober 2, 2026

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Israeli Supreme Court overturns Joint List, Ra’am, Cassif ban

The overturning of the ban now means Palestinian parties will continue to run in the upcoming elections.

The New ArabOctober 2, 2026

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As Germans' frustration with their chancellor grows, most don't trust their leaders to solve problems

On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, Russia and Donald Trump.

DW عربيةOctober 2, 2026

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Lula, Bolsonaro Both Snub Final Debate before Brazil Election

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. The leftist incumbent opted to appear on a popular podcast with millions of YouTube subscribers instead, while his right-wing rival accused the electoral court of "censorship" to justify his withdrawal, AFP said.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 2, 2026

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Trump’s Warning: Netanyahu’s Political Demise Is a Narrative, Not a Fact

(SeaPRwire) - By: Julian Holbrooke The claim that Benjamin Netanyahu is politically terminal after the October 7 attacks is a fallacy peddled by those who misunderstand the mechanics of Israeli political survival. Dona...

Doha PressOctober 2, 2026

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Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over North Korean prisoners?

A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?

DW عربيةOctober 2, 2026

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EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration amid growing support for far-right parties

The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations.

DW عربيةOctober 2, 2026

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Trump Sidesteps Questions on Endorsing Netanyahu Before Oct. 27 Israeli Elections

US President Donald Trump won't say whether he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be reelected when voters head to the polls later this month. The president, who sat down with Time magazine for a 75-minute interview published Thursday, sidestepped multiple questions about Netanyahu's reelection bid. Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 1, 2026

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Sudan’s ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment

Omar al-Bashir’s lawyer has said the ousted president requires further care outside the country, a move that would likely cause discord within Sudan.

The New ArabOctober 1, 2026