Why returning to Syria is only the first step towards rebuilding lives shattered by war
WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»
Trump envoys discuss ‘winter preparedness’ with Kiev and its European backers
US President Donald Trump’s top envoys have begun two days of negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami, focusing on preparations for the coming winter and potential ways to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict on terms that would be acceptable to Moscow. US Special Envoy Steve »»»
WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Saturday that it still does not know what caused the pneumonia that killed a Russian lab worker at an anti-plague research center in Siberia this month, and that no case of plague had been registered. The WHO said the Russian state regulator reported th»»»
No: 194, 10 October 2026, Regarding the Earthquake in Panama
We are deeply saddened by the damage caused by the earthquake that struck Panama yesterday (October 9). We extend our sympathies to the people of Panama and express our solidarity with Panama during this difficult time. Based on current information, none of our citizens have been affected by the ea»»»
Europe Steps Up Pressure on Israeli Occupation Over Gaza War, Settlement Policies
The Israeli occupation entity is facing mounting criticism and growing isolation across Europe, as opposition to its war in Gaza and policies in the occupied West Bank moves beyond public protests into professional and trade union decisions and economic pressure that is beginning to raise concerns »»»
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi group's attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries. Qatar considered these attacks a serious violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to the region's security, the safet»»»
QNB Group nine-month net profit surges 4% to QR13.3bn
Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa region, announced its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. Commenting on the results, Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Group Chief Executive Officer of QNB Group said: “Our performance for th»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar issued a strong condemnation of the attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it considers these attacks a serious viola»»»
Trump Calls for New Ukrainian Leader Capable of Reaching a Deal with Russia
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be replaced by a new leader “capable of reaching a deal” to end the war with Russia, while sharply criticizing Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, which he said had contributed to rising diesel price»»»
Palestinian Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins top photography prize at Bayeux
Bayeux, France: Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. As well as the top prize, Hamda, based in the Gaza Strip, also won the Public's Choice award for his reportage "What the w»»»
Inspired by 9/11: UAE Public Prosecution details how Flydubai co-pilot developed extremist beliefs while studying in Australia
Co-pilot said 9/11 attacks inspired his aviation career, alleged plan to target Tel Aviv Dubai: The Omani flydubai co-pilot accused of plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport admitted attending a mosque in Melbourne, Australia, where he became acquainted with individuals associat»»»
SNJT/Congress: Civil society mobilises to defend press freedom and fundamental rights
TUNIS, Oct. 10, 2026 (TAP) - Several representatives of civil society and professional organisations took part on Saturday in Tunis in the opening of the 7th Congress of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT).They pointed out on the...»»»
UK PM reiterates ‘complete solidarity’ for Zelensky after Trump clash
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Saturday told Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky he had his “complete solidarity” after he clashed with US President Donald Trump over a diesel deal with Russia. In a call between the two leaders Burnham told the Ukrainian president he recognized that “the p»»»
Saudi ambassador meets Danish foreign ministry official
COPENHAGEN: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Denmark Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Hadithi met with Susanne Hyldelund, state secretary for trade and investment at the Danish foreign ministry, in Copenhagen on Friday. They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, particularly in trade and inve»»»
Scottish father and son return to Jeddah to rediscover family legacy
JEDDAH: More than 40 years after he last visited Jeddah, Graham Duncan, from Edinburgh, returned last week to the city he knew as a child — this time accompanied by his 20-year-old son, Joey, who wanted to see the legacy that Graham’s father, George, helped build. Graham left Jeddah in 1982 at the »»»
French archaeologist documents AlUla’s historic civilizations
JEDDAH: Long before AlUla became a thriving tourism and commercial hub, archeologists quietly spent decades searching, researching and meticulously documenting the remnants of ancient prosperous civilizations that flourished in the region. Among them was Dr. Laila Nehmé, a French archeologist who h»»»
Rubio offers Japan FM condolences over murder linked to US Marine
Washington, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday offered his "sincere condolences" to his Japanese counterpart over the murder in Okinawa allegedly committed by a US Marine, and pledged US cooperation in the investigation. A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested o»»»
Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital
Christa Pike returns to prison after surviving failed execution attempt Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, according to a statement released by her attorneys. Pike, 50, was discharged from the hospital and is back at the»»»
European aviation safety agency reopens Syrian air corridors
DAMASCUS: A recent update from the EU Aviation Safety Agency reflects progress in assessing the safety of Syrian airspace, particularly a reduction in risk levels for overflights at higher altitudes and the possibility of using specific sections of the airspace under approved technical requirements»»»
Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves multiple people wounded
Saudi authorities on Saturday said that they had suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a new attack there left multiple people wounded. An attack on the airport by the Houthis on Thursday killed three people and damaged a plane, though the Iran-backed gr»»»
10-man Tottenham strike back to hold Man Utd
Manchester, United Kingdom: Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday. Solanke's stoppage time header edged Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table after it seemed like they would pay a heavy price fo»»»
Palestinian photographer wins top global war photography prize
Mahmoud Abu Hamda wins Bayeux award for powerful Gaza war reportage Palestinian freelancer Mahmoud Abu Hamda on Saturday won the photography category in the prestigious Bayeux award for war correspondents for his work from Gaza. As well as the top prize, Hamda, based in the Gaza Strip, also won the»»»
Four Palestinians injured in settler attack near Nablus
NABLUS: Four Palestinians were injured on Saturday after being assaulted by Israeli settlers in the town of Beita, south of Nablus. Local sources said that settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the areas of Jabal Qamas and Al-Dhahr, southeast of the town, and beat them, injuring four people. The»»»
Trump 'looking at' airstrikes against Houthis after Riyadh airport attacks
LONDON: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may decide "very quickly" to join airstrikes on the Houthi militia in Yemen after a fourth attack against Riyadh airport in a week. "We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack (on the Saudi airport), so»»»
‘They lie to us’: One year on, Gazans don’t believe in ceasefire
GAZA: One year after a US-brokered ceasefire was announced in the Gaza Strip, residents still living in displacement camps under near-daily Israeli airstrikes say the truce has not brought the promised peace. Israel has reduced the intensity of its attacks but has kept up its strikes and now contro»»»
Thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in several European cities
LONDON: Thousands of people on Saturday joined pro-Palestinian marches in London, Berlin and Dublin calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years after Hamas’s October 7 attack. Several thousand marchers in London carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine” as they»»»