WASHINGTON: Convicted murderer Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week, has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers said Saturday. Pike, 50, was given two doses of the drug pentobarbital on September 30 — a usually fata»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 261010 delivers cash prizes to multiple participants Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 261010, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 29, 23, 20, 27, 28, while 6 was drawn as »»»

Russian forces struck a data center in Kiev used by the Ukrainian military to handle intelligence, as well as a cargo ship transporting military supplies to Odessa, Russia's Defense Ministry has reported. “Strikes in Kiev hit the ATM Ukrsibbank data center, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces used to »»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked Saturday, leaving several people injured. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the authority said the attack occurred Saturday afternoon amid continued»»»

Ukraine should replace Vladimir Zelensky, US President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House on Saturday, accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing peace deals with Russia and worsening global diesel shortages. “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,” Trump said. DETAIL»»»

Tunis, Oct. 10 (TAP) - National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) President Zied Dabbar said Saturday that the struggle to defend press freedom and journalists’ dignity does not end with an elected term, calling for greater unity and solidarity...»»»

BEIJING: A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery. While Zhou Xianwang has drawn criticism for his handling of the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, a city in central C»»»

Long Beach, United States: Powerful waves thrashed communities along California's southern coast Friday, damaging homes and sending water cascading through streets as residents braced for more potential damage wrought by Tropical Storm Rachel. The storm system churning in the Pacific was expected t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority temporarily suspends operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh pending an assessmen»»»

PARIS: Fourteen-year-old Eden suffered a broken jaw and multiple smashed teeth when he was struck by a tear gas canister directed toward him at close range by a police officer last week during student protests in France, his parents and family lawyer said. The teenager had been sitting on a wall lo»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the appointment of Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary, praising her as a loyal supporter. "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning," T»»»

US President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new leader capable of reaching a peace deal, accusing Zelensky of repeatedly refusing to settle the conflict and causing problems for the world, including American farmers, by attacking Russian oil refineries. “I suggest Ukraine gets a new leader who c»»»

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WARSAW: A woman wounded three people inside an educational institution in Poland’s capital, Warsaw, on Saturday, police say, in the third attack at a school in less than a week. Bloodstains were visible Saturday afternoon on a patch of grass near the entrance to the private post-secondary school in»»»

RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh advised passengers on Saturday to contact their airlines before traveling to the airport. “Please contact your airline directly and confirm your flight status before heading to the airport,” the statement posted on X said. The advisory comes after»»»

Security alert issued for Americans following Riyadh airport assault The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has urged American citizens to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and surrounding areas following attacks on the airport on Saturday, October 10. In a security alert, the mission said »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), through the Community Care Department, has wrapped up an awareness campaign to observe both the International and Arab Days of Older Persons from October 1-10, with the participation of a host of state entities, institutions, and ce»»»

UPDATEOperations paused at King Khalid Airport after Saturday's violent incident Dubai: Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has temporarily suspended operations after an attack on Saturday afternoon left several people injured, the Kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviatio»»»

DUBAI: The UAE National Guard said on Saturday it rescued 22 crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf. In a post on X, the National Guard said its Coast Guard responded to a distress call reporting a fire aboard the tanker and dispatched emergency teams to locate the ves»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), through the Community Care Department, has wrapped up an awareness campaign to observe both the International and Arab Days of Older Persons from Oct 1-10, with the participation of a host of state entities, institutions, and centers. The »»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has revealed that the total financial position of banks operating in the domestic market, excluding the CBE itself, reached EGP 27.661trn in June 2026, compared with EGP 26.887trn in March 2026, an increase of EGP 774bn. In a recent report, the CBE said that, on the »»»

France is bracing for a day of widespread mass mobilisation on Saturday, October 17, as public anger mounts over a convergence of soaring living costs and allegations of severe police violence against high school students. The planned protests, scheduled to coincide with the first day of the school»»»

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt and Malaysia agreed to expand cooperation in renewable energy, industry, electronics, agriculture and food processing, with a joint committee scheduled to meet in the first quarter of 2027 to follow up on agreements reached during his official visit to Kual»»»

The Ministry of Finance said its fiscal policy priorities support and complement Egypt’s economic agenda to stimulate investment, promote growth and create jobs. It added that public finances were being managed flexibly to stimulate economic activity and drive growth while maintaining fiscal discip»»»

Explosions were reported at King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of parts of the facility and disrupting flight operations, according to reports by international news agencies, amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s armed forces on Saudi »»»

DUBAI: The UAE National Guard said on Saturday it rescued 22 crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf. In a post on X, the National Guard said its Coast Guard responded to a distress call reporting a fire aboard the tanker and dispatched emergency teams to locate the ves»»»

Dubai Safari Park and Global Village set to welcome visitors this week It’s that time of year again, when al fresco entertainment is on everyone’s to-do list. In Dubai, as mercury levels hint at lowering temperatures, various attractions are opening up, welcoming tourists and residents alike to enj»»»

The recent phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and the diesel deal they struck, are the most important events in the US-Russia relations since the summit in Anchorage, Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia’s Higher Scho»»»

Zaghreb: A freight train carrying grain derailed near the Meja railway station in western Croatia on Saturday morning, causing heavy material damage but no casualties, according to the national broadcaster Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). The accident occurred at approximately 9:25am local time (072»»»

BREAKING NEWSSwift rescue operation by UAE National Guard averts tragedy in maritime emergency Abu Dhabi: The UAE National Guard has rescued 22 Asian crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf, responding to an emergency distress call and bringing everyone on board to safe»»»

TUNIS, Oct. 10, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Saturday night will be very cloudy, with intermittent, sometimes heavy, thunderstorms over the northern coastal regions, and temporarily cloudy elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Kuwait Airways announces the cancellation of two flights to and from Riyadh due to the airport’s closure amid the security situation 10-10-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemen’s Health Ministry reports a woman martyred, five injured in Saudi airstrikes on Taiz and Hajjah in the past few hours 10-10-2026 19:1»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is set to keep its Ukraine Reserve of 100 billion euros ($112 billion) for 2028-2034 without reduction, despite a proposal to cut the overall seven-year budget of the union by 159 billion euros, according to the Negotiating Box prepared by the EU Council and re»»»

London: A UK wildlife park on Saturday said a "serious incident" had taken place at its tiger enclosure, triggering the closure of the attraction. Emergency services were reportedly called to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park near the northern city of Doncaster at around 1.30 pm (1230 GMT). "We can confi»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state jou»»»

Voting machines have no internet connection, making outside interference with the results impossible, Central Election Commission (CEC) Spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Saturday. Balova explained that each machine-issued ballot receipt would display »»»

TUNIS, Oct. 10, 2026 (TAP) - A partnership agreement aimed at boosting scientific and technical cooperation was signed on October 9, 2026, between the Financial Market Council (CMF) and the Laboratory of Legisprudence and Jurisprudence at the...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Navigation sources report a complete halt to air traffic at Riyadh Airport, with flights being diverted to other airports as the number of »»»

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Airways announced the cancellation of two flights between Kuwait and Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2026, due to the closure of King Khalid International Airport amid the security situation. The cancelled flights are KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait. »»»

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained with two leaders as Ajinkya Shinde took over New Delhi witnessed a major security clampdown on Saturday, October 10, as police detained protesters, activists and opposition figures during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner»»»

How the UAE provides a vital stopover for millions of migratory birds Abu Dhabi: The UAE welcomes around two million migratory birds each year, providing a vital stopover along the African-Eurasian flyway, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. In a post on X, the Ministry sad that mi»»»

Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said she is in contact with US officials over the dire humanitarian situation in Aleshki in the Kherson Region, and that the American side is prepared to help the city. “We are in contact with the American side and the team of US First Lady Melania »»»

BERLIN: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s warning this week that extremism was entering Germany’s parliamentary system was the latest in a series of signs that mainstream parties’ “firewall” to isolate the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has begun to buckle. This week, at least four lawmakers fro»»»

NEW YORK: A man shot and killed eight people, including two children, at a home in the US state of Pennsylvania before apparently taking his own life, local media reported. Police in the city of Erie were called Friday around 5:00 p.m. to reports of shots fired and discovered two women dead in the »»»

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian government forces and their militia allies entered Adigrat, near the border with Horn of Africa neighbor Eritrea, on Saturday, three residents said, days after Eritrean troops were pushed back from the strategic city. The incursion by Eritrean troops, which Eritrea has denied»»»

RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh advised passengers on Saturday to contact their airlines before traveling to the airport. “Please contact your airline directly and confirm your flight status before heading to the airport,” the statement posted on X said. The advisory comes after»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.Moscow has been hit with waves of sanctions by the United States and»»»

Bangladesh wants to join BRICS and seeks $3 billion for gas, power, and solar projects through the New Development Bank, Faqir Mahbub Anam, Bangladesh's minister of post, telecommunications and information technology, told Sputnik at the Global Digital Forum. Russia is already a key partner, with o»»»

Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian fuel reveals how serious the US diesel crunch is, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former Pentagon analyst, tells Sputnik. The US had sought to keep energy prices high to boost Western Hemisphere reserves and “shore up the US do»»»