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National News
Oct 17, 2026
Cairo [Egypt], October 17: Yemen's Houthi militia has attacked Riyadh's international airport 20 times in the past two weeks, according to Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis.
School roof collapse in Pakistan kills 34 children and a teacher
Violent student protests spread in Albania as unrest enters 3rd day
Two ships attacked in Hormuz
Oct 16, 2026
Tehran sees US attack before midterm elections as 'realistic possibility'
Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco HQ after attack
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case after first death
Nairobi [Kenya], October 16: The Kenyan Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed a second case of the Ebola virus in the current outbreak raging in the...
Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks against Saudi Arabia: PM
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow...
UK's support for Ukraine will not change, Burnham tells Zelensky
London [UK], October 16: Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged that Britain's support for Ukraine "will not change" as he welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing...
Five Ukrainian soldiers shot dead in residential building near Kharkiv
Kiev [Ukraine], October 16: Five Ukrainian soldiers were shot dead behind the front lines near Kharkiv by an unknown gunman, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday.
Pope recovery on track after lung surgery, say doctors
Rome [Italy], October 16: Pope Leo XIV has walked around his hospital room for the first time since undergoing lung surgery and has resumed eating...
Family of UK man killed by tiger in park criticise Trump's video posts
London [UK], October 16: The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have said "deeply offensive media content...
Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over her support for Palestine Action
London [UK], October 16: Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned...
It is 'painful' when Trump chooses a different side
Oct 15, 2026
UK, October 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview on Wednesday that it was "painful" when Donald took another side in Ukraine's ongoing...
Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks
UAE, October 15: A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after...
UAE infrastructure, economic integration boost investment appeal: RISE Summit participants
UAE, October 15: The UAE's advanced infrastructure, flexible regulatory environment and economic integration across its emirates are strengthening its appeal to international investors, with growing opportunities in industry, energy, transport and logistics, according to participants at RISE Summit 2026.
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking two refineries
Greenland rejects Trump's claim of 'massive' oil exploration
Qatar will emerge from crisis stronger, more resilient: Amir
Oct 14, 2026
Türkiye envoy praises Qatar's resilience, leadership and diplomatic role
'Amir's address to guide institutional work, boost parliamentary efficiency'
Shura Council's global presence reflects Qatar's stature and role: Deputy speaker
PM discusses regional de-escalation with Saudi, Kuwaiti FMs
UK and partners criticise decision to postpone Palestinian elections
UK spy chief warns against spreading Russian propaganda in Brexit row
Russia must make 'first move' in Ukraine energy ceasefire, says Wadephul
