Since the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led to the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, Iraq has undergone a qualitative shift in regional and international balances of power. The two main players in the Iraqi arena are the US and Iran, and both compete for influence. Iran has invested patiently a»»»

Attack knocked out transformer but did not disrupt electricity network Dubai: A Houthi drone struck a civilian electricity distribution station in Medina that supplies power to the Prophet’s Mosque, knocking one transformer out of service but leaving the wider electricity network unaffected, the Co»»»

LONDON: Smit Machchhar, the FlyDubai captain who was attacked mid-air by his co-pilot, has been moved from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi for continued medical treatment.The Indian pilot was initially taken to hospital in Tabuk, where the flight made an emergency landing on Wednesday morning after he wa»»»

RIYADH: Houthis in Yemen carried out a drone attack on the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said. An investigation found that the Houthi militia planned and executed the “cowardly terrorist act,” coalition spokesman Turki A»»»

RIYADH: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Deemah Al-Yahya as a member of the UN High-Level Panel on Freedom of Transit for Landlocked Developing Countries. Al-Yahya represents the Arab region on the panel, a role that reflects her expertise and contributions in the fields of the d»»»

Moscow: Russia would consider using "all types of weapons" if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while insisting that Moscow had "no intention of attacking anyone". "If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation ... then, of course, t»»»

TUNIS, Oct 1, 2026 (TAP) - Thunderstorm cells and sometimes heavy rain are expected early Thursday night in the West-Central regions and locally in the South, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The winds will blow south in the...»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Thursday met with Italian Ambassador to Jordan Pier Luigi Zamporlini to discuss ways to strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries.Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the importance of building on the longstanding relations between Jordan a»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, said on Thursday that local industries are an “integral part of the Kingdom’s progress”, stressing the need to continue supporting Jordanian products to advance development goals, meet national needs and create more employment oppor»»»

AMMAN — The industrial sector grew 4.6 per cent in the second quarter and contributed about 40 per cent of the Kingdom’s economic growth, the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said in a statement on Thursday.The chamber said manufacturing grew 6.2 per cent year-on-year, its highest quarterly growth »»»

AL-MUKALLA: At least 30 Houthis were reportedly killed over the past 24 hours in Yemen’s Taiz province after government forces repelled what officials described as the largest and most coordinated offensive by the Iran-backed group against government-held areas of the province in years. Heavy morta»»»

MOSCOW: Russia would consider using “all types of weapons”, if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while insisting that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”. “If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation ... then, of course, »»»

RIYADH: The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said the Houthis targeted the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning. Major General Turki Al-Maliki said an investigation into the incident and findings by authorities have proven the involvem»»»

Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering emergency power cuts in Kyiv and nearby regions. The strikes came as officials warned of a difficult winter amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power and heatin»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has welcomed the US withdrawal from Iraq, adding that the Americans should also leave all other countries in the region. On Wednesday, the Pentagon announced that the last American troops had departed from Iraq after being there for 23 years. In its s»»»

RIYADH: The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said the Houthis targeted the Taiba power distribution station in Madinah on Tuesday morning. Major General Turki Al-Malki said an investigation into the incident and findings by competent authorities have proven the»»»

The video was shared on X by Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua Chinese humanoid robots dressed in traditional Saudi attire have performed the country’s famous Ardah sword dance at a reception in Riyadh, creating a striking blend of heritage and futuristic technology. The robots performed»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and his Angolan counterpart Manuel Gomes da Conceicao Homem, who is on an official visit to Serbia, signed on Thursday in Belgrade a MoU between their ministries on civil defence and firefighting and rescue services. The MoU was signed at t»»»

MOSCOW, October 1 (Sputnik) - Russia is charting its own course into the future and is ready to cooperate with other countries in this effort, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Russia is charting such a route to the future for itself and, of course, is ready to participate in such work togeth»»»

LONDON: For decades, the UK-Saudi relationship has been defined by energy, defense, trade and intelligence cooperation. But as conflict and instability increasingly threaten the Gulf’s shipping lanes, energy infrastructure and critical technologies, Sir Liam Fox argues that the partnership now need»»»

Hezbollah’s military media released a video message featuring a fighter speaking on behalf of the group’s combatants, paying tribute to the martyred Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and expressing loyalty to current Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem. The video opens with greetings to th»»»

ROME: A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza, as the body’s head condemned staff who “play the game of human rights”. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director Ben Davis told AFP he had been informed in Jul»»»

European NATO members should have been able to attack Iran instead of relying on the US and Israel, according to Secretary-General Mark Rutte, the head of the self-described defensive alliance. Iran has been attacked twice in two years, both times over allegations that it seeks to develop nuclear w»»»

Damascus, Oct. 1 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the People’s Republic of China, its government and people, on the 77th anniversary of its founding. In a statement published on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expresse»»»

Poland’s offshore wind sector is entering a new phase, and companies need clear legal rules to prepare, Baltic Power CEO Maciej Stryjecki said at Energy Days. About a decade ago, analysts projected 4–6 GW of Baltic Sea wind capacity by 2030, a target then viewed skeptically. Most developers that wo»»»

Paris, France: The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard. The bosses of the creaking former palace, which was targeted by thieves last year, are hoping to raise 800,000 eu»»»

RIYADH: Coffee is not merely a beverage but a deeply rooted part of Saudi culture, with a story that extends from the land and farms to gatherings, hospitality and national identity. As the UN marks Oct. 1, 2026 as International Coffee Day for the first time, Saudi Arabia joins in celebrating the r»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Hails US Military Withdrawal from Iraq as Historic Victory 01-10-2026 18:31 PM Hezbollah StatementsHezbollah has congratulated Ir»»»

DUBAI: Intensifying summer heat and accelerating climate change is a problem faced by every city in the world. Perhaps nowhere is it as destructive to everyday life than in the Arab world, where even before any notable global warming, summer temperatures can reach unbearable levels. It is a problem»»»

The National Assembly’s Committee on Internal Security and Public Order adopted an opinion stating that the European Commission’s proposal to allow Europol to initiate investigations in EU member states required further clarification to ensure respect for national jurisdiction and the powers of ind»»»

Doha: Qatar Calendar has concluded Virtuocity Battle Ground (VBG) Qatar 2026, a month-long multi-title esports championship held from 1 to 30 September at Virtuocity, Doha Festival City. The tournament brought together 2087 participants from 51 countries, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Em»»»

Big-screen TVs, a pool, gym and golf simulator found in compound for selected prisoners Indonesian authorities have demolished a cluster of luxury “villas” inside an overcrowded prison after investigators discovered that selected inmates were allegedly living with big-screen televisions, air condit»»»

Several Budapest district mayors have accused Mayor Gergely Karácsony of negotiating over their parking revenues without their involvement, as the government and the capital seek a deal to keep Budapest financially operational. A deal has now been reached, under which the capital will take over the»»»

First phase covers Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah passenger stations Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin have signed a strategic partnership to develop and operate smart parking facilities across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download t»»»

This is an interview for the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of. The European Commission wants Frontex to be able to deploy a rapid-response team within 24 hours. But agency chief Hans Leijtens draws a line at command: national governments must remain responsible. After Ceuta, the q»»»

President Iliana Iotova welcomed participants and creators of the Bench of Generations initiative to the President’s Administration building on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, which is observed on October 1, the President’s press secretariat said on Thursday. "The way we tre»»»

St. Joseph’s Cathedral invites families to bring their animal companions on October 4 Dubai: It will be a different kind of gathering at St. Joseph’s Cathedral this Sunday, as dogs, cats, and other beloved pets join their families for a special blessing. The cathedral’s annual “Blessing of Pets” re»»»

ElevenLabs, a London-based voice AI company founded by Poles Mati Staniszewski and Piotr Dąbkowski, was valued at $22 billion in a sale of employee shares. The valuation, led by Wellington Management and T. Rowe Price, is double its February level of $11 billion and equivalent to nearly PLN 85 bill»»»

WBJ spoke with Monika Szelenberger, Director of Leasing and Asset Management and a member of the Management Team at Adgar Poland, about rising labor and fit-out costs, shifting tenant expectations, workplace strategy, and how AI could reshape the future of office space WBJ: The past few years have »»»

President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of economic diplomacy, dialogue and national unity amid sanctions and wartime conditions. Speaking in a meeting on Thursday, Pezeshkian said economic diplomacy has been strengthened through increased engagement with neighboring countries and r»»»

MADRID: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Spain’s diplomatically sensitive enclave of Ceuta on October 13 as a migration crisis engulfs the north African territory claimed by Morocco, the palace announced on Thursday. Their trip to Ceuta, and then to Spain’s other north African enclave of»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed New York according to its schedule, which had been provided to the US side in advance, Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York said on Thursday. Earlier this week, Axios reported, citing sou»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the APEC summit in China could take place, but there are no plans yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. On Putin-Trump Meeting"There are no plans yet for a bilateral meeting with »»»

RIYADH: Rolls-Royce has become the first high-speed engine manufacturer to license production in Saudi Arabia after signing an agreement with local industrial company Makeen. The firm will manufacture and assemble mtu Series 2000 marine engines under the deal, building on a Framework License Agreem»»»

Abu Dhabi hosts 26,500 visitors for a transformative city investment summit Abu Dhabi: Three days, 26,500 visitors and more than 50 agreements. The first-ever LIVEX in Abu Dhabi has come to an end, and the organisers are already planning the next one. LIVEX 2026 wrapped up on Thursday 1 October at »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has released its October 2026 public programme, featuring a new photography exhibition, talks, workshops, creative courses, storytelling sessions, book clubs, and family activities across its museums and creative hubs. The programme includes activities for children, »»»

The identity and motive of the Omani copilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously and forcing it to land in Saudi Arabia, remained unknown on Thursday as investigators raced to learn more. Israeli passengers on the FlyDubai flight carrying 174 peop»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday it was probing a possible "terrorist" link to an apparent attack by a pilot on board a flight to Israel that saw passengers reroute the plane to stop it from crashing. The dramatic events on Wednesday ended with passengers being given a hero's welcome »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index continued falling on Thursday, losing 47.67 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 10,392.97. Trading activity totaled around 219.51 million shares worth nearly SR4.68 billion ($1.25 billion), with 109 stocks advancing and 149 declining. The Kingdom’s pa»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 1: A FlyDubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in what the Israeli media are calling a terror attack. The co-pilot was detained by off-duty pilots on board and passengers before making a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Al»»»