RIYADH: Residents in the Saudi capital have donated blood following Saturday’s attack on King Khalid International Airport, which left 12 people dead and more than 300 injured, including several who were in a critical condition. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said that the attack on Oct. 1»»»

Umrah pilgrims among Riyadh airport casualties as Gulf security concerns grow Umrah pilgrims were among those injured in Saturday’s devastating attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people and wounded 309, as Saudi Arabia faced mounting security threats and regional»»»

RIYADH: Saudi travelers stranded abroad following flight cancellations linked to regional security developments have received assistance from the Kingdom’s embassies, including emergency accommodation and help arranging their return home. Several citizens took to social media platform X to share th»»»

Transavia France will launch flights between Paris-Orly Airport and Burgas on May 10, 2027, Burgas Airport said. The route will operate for a second consecutive season, following its launch in 2026. The flight schedule will provide a direct air link between the French capital and the Bulgarian Blac»»»

At least 309 people injured in deadly strike on King Khalid International Airport Dubai: A number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to Islam's two holiest mosques were among those killed and injured in Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which left at least 12 people dead»»»

Strait of Hormuz incident prompts caution for transiting vessels A tanker sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile on Sunday, sustaining damage to its port side, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident was reported on Octob»»»

Parents advised to discuss online safety with gaming children As our lives move increasingly online, new threats begin to emerge. Dubai Police, taking cognisance of the fact that young people are the most vulnerable to online predators, put out a warning on its social media channels. In these tweet»»»

“Zelensky’s decision to keep hitting Russian refineries despite repeated American requests left him exposed once Trump went directly to Moscow” to secure the ~5M ton diesel deal with Russia, geopolitical analyst Angelo Giuliano told Sputnik. “The public remark that Ukraine needs a new president who»»»

Police arrest shooting suspect after violence between two families in Al Hussein camp Dubai: A young man was killed and two others injured in a mass brawl between members of two families in the Jabal Al Hussein camp in the Jordanian capital Amman, according to the Public Security Directorate. A PSD»»»

Russia has condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and called on all parties to the conflict to refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "Russia condemns this attack and calls on all parties to the conflicts in the»»»

Cabinet accuses KP of ‘deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism’ ISLAMABAD The Pakistani president on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Mi»»»

Royal couple to support youth and community projects in Nottingham visit Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will on Thursday carry out their first joint engagement since returning to live in the UK in August, according to media reports. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan »»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has announced that tickets for the UFC Fight Night in Doha this November are now on sale. In a social media announcement on Sunday, Visit Qatar said that the UFC fight between Jiří Procházka vs Navajo Stirling will be held on November 21, 2026, at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah A»»»

Saudi Arabia cautions against filming drone attack sites after deadly strike Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has warned the public against filming, publishing or sharing information related to missile and drone interception operations and their impact sites, cautioning that violations co»»»

President Donald Trump has said the US could join Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis, signaling a potential reversal of his previous reluctance to intervene directly in the escalating conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump was asked whether US fo»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on Sunday, declining 130.88 points, or 1.45 percent, to end at 8,874.73. During the session, 113.67 million shares worth QR 222.03 million were traded across 13,659 transactions in all sectors. Nine companies saw gains, while 38 others declined, and»»»

London: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will on Thursday carry out their first joint engagement since returning to live in the UK in August, according to media reports. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan will on that day visit Nottingham in central England, the city wh»»»

New York: New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction. In south Brooklyn, shoppers hoping to get a slice of the city's transit service waited for hours to tra»»»

Fujairah Police announces new speed limit for Khorfakkan Road starting October 13 Motorists travelling between Fujairah and Khorfakkan have been urged to take note of a new speed limit coming into effect this week. From Tuesday, October 13, the speed limit on the Fujairah-Khorfakkan Road will be re»»»

The rhetoric of the Zionist political leadership has become increasingly laden with boasts about the supposedly unparalleled military power that has enabled it to commit some of the most notorious crimes of the era. The genocide in Gaza, widespread destruction in Lebanon, and intensive strikes on S»»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - The World Petroleum Congress opened in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry said. "The 25th WPC Energy Congress kicks off today in Riyadh," the statement on X read. The kingdom is hosting the congress for the first time since it opened in London in 1933.»»»

Ministerial decision amends 1971 rules governing fees for Kuwaiti passports Dubai: Kuwait has raised the fee for issuing or renewing a Kuwaiti passport to KD100, according to a new ministerial decision published in the Official Gazette. The decision, issued by the Ministry of Interior, amends provi»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s stock market rally is built on economic fundamentals rather than speculative inflows, the head of the country’s securities regulator has said, as the Amman Stock Exchange recorded a 38 percent gain, ranking first among Arab bourses by index performance in 2025. “It’s proven that it’»»»

Foreign Ministry issues advisory after attacks on Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has urged citizens stranded abroad or unable to reach their destinations because of flight cancellations and delays to contact Saudi diplomatic missions for assistance, as Hou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met on Sunday with Lord Mayor of the City of London HE Dame Susan Langley, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom in relevant sectors, as well a»»»

60-day initiative allows eligible Yemeni workers to transfer to new employers with no fees Dubai: Saudi Arabia has waived outstanding work permit fees for eligible Yemeni workers under a new 60-day initiative allowing them to regularise their status and transfer to new employers, according to the Q»»»

Passenger's power bank sparks fire, forcing IndiGo flight diversion An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank reportedly caught fire inside the aircraft’s overhead luggage compartment. Flight 6E6115 made an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi Inte»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' (Awqaf) Human Resources Department has concluded the first phase of a sign language training program designed for customer service and frontline staff. The program aims to enable effective communication with the deaf, the hard of hearing,»»»

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that oversight of government must be in safe hands and that an independent presidential institution could ensure this. Meeting with residents of Pernik on Sunday, Gurov identified easier travel to Sofia, resolving the problem of unpleasant odours in the Bela»»»

Mumbai, India: For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India. "My journey began as a concerned citizen," the 56-yea»»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced he would be operated "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung, saying it had been located "at a very early stage". "During recent medical checks, a nodule on my lung was found. It has been detected at a very early stage and is very localised," the 7»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria’s communications minister discussed steps to restore commercial services on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp with Meta’s regional president for the Middle East and Africa, as Damascus seeks to expand digital connectivity and support online businesses. Communications a»»»

Istanbul: Eleven people were killed and 27 hurt in western Turkiye on Sunday when a coach turned over after colliding with a truck, authorities said. The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa dis»»»

Etihad advises passengers to check flight status due to dynamic changes Etihad Airways has extended flight cancellations between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Tuesday, October 13, as regional disruption continues to affect air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. UAE travellers »»»

From farmers to anti-corruption activists, how a small Delhi road becamesymbol of dissent Dubai: Built to measure time and track the heavens, Jantar Mantar has become a place where Indians seek to change the course of politics. For decades, a narrow stretch of road beside the nearly 300-year-old as»»»

Project includes new expressway along Street 8 with capacity for 4,000 vehicles per hour Abu Dhabi has announced plans to upgrade 13 kilometres of major roads in Mussafah, including a new expressway, two bridges linking the industrial area to Mohammed bin Zayed City and improvements to several junc»»»

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as »»»

A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters »»»

The clinic brings together oncology and vascular surgery expertise to ensure continuity of care and enhance the patient experience. Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched a new specialized clinic at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) to support cancer patients who require repeated intr»»»

YouTuber alleges police dragged him from bed, denied him access to lawyer, seized phones Dubai: YouTuber and political activist Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, has alleged that he was “kidnapped” from hi»»»

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm and was expected to make landfall or skirt the coast of west-central Mexico on Sunday, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Fluctuations in strength are expected until the core of Simon reaches the coas»»»

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned on Sunday the attack launched by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian fatalities and hundreds of injuries. "I am deeply shocked by and strongly condemn Saturday’s lethal attack »»»

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262 billion), with non-oil activities expanding 1.8 percent and accounting for 79.2 percent of gross domestic product, official data showed. The growth came despite a 2.1 percent year-on-year contraction i»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria will seek to strengthen ties with international financial institutions, exchange expertise and explore opportunities for cooperation at the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct. 12 to 18. A d»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan placed a northern province under emergency rule on Sunday, the president's office said, following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and militant violence in the northwest. Thousands of Khan's supporters have been ma»»»

Washington, United States: The US Department of Justice is investigating five television networks after they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump, US media reported on Saturday. Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last month for distributing what he»»»

Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernand»»»

Isaac Herzog lauds injured pilot's courage, invites him to Jerusalem for recognition Israeli President Isaac Herzog has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in helping save 174 people aboard a flydubai aircraft, calling him a hero of Israel, India and humanity. In a letter to»»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. This initiative aligns with the college's efforts to keep pace with digital transformation requirements and labor m»»»