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Yemeni Air Force carried out raids on Houthi targets in Taiz and Sanaa

Yemeni Air Force carried out raids on Houthi targets in Taiz and Sanaa

Yemeni Air Force conducted 20 raids on Houthi targets in Taiz
The Houthi attack targeted a facility that supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, drawing condemnation from Islamic and Arab nations

2 October 2026

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Houthis target Madinah power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque, coalition says
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Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
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2 October 2026
Arab Israeli candidate drops out of election race
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2 October 2026

Middle East
Can PM Salam’s visit to Nabatieh restore state authority in south Lebanon?
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2 October 2026
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US signs $24.4bn contract to ramp up missile production as Iran conflict drains stockpiles
AFP
2 October 2026
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Warnings of dust storms in Riyadh as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia
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2 October 2026
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Lebanon banks on mass AI training to rebuild its economy
RAZAN SALMAN
1 October 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts 4 Houthi drones and 2 ballistic missiles targeting the Kingdom

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War in Iran

US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors after blockade chokes shipping lanes

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England

Oil dips as recovering Gulf exports ease supply fears, US-Iran diplomacy in focus

UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in airbase incident

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Yemeni Air Force carried out raids on Houthi targets in Taiz and Sanaa

Yemeni Air Force carried out raids on Houthi targets in Taiz and Sanaa

2 October 2026

Warnings of dust storms in Riyadh as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

Warnings of dust storms in Riyadh as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia

2 October 2026

Arab Views: Saudi restraint is no longer operable, says Prince Turki Al-Faisal

Arab Views: Saudi restraint is no longer operable, says Prince Turki Al-Faisal

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2 October 2026

Saudi deputy minister receives Georgian ambassador in Riyadh

Saudi deputy minister receives Georgian ambassador in Riyadh

2 October 2026

Middle East

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Tunisia buys about 100,000 metric tons durum wheat in tender, traders say

Tunisia buys about 100,000 metric tons durum wheat in tender, traders say

2 October 2026

Israeli minister fined over video showing him threaten Palestinian inmate

Israeli minister fined over video showing him threaten Palestinian inmate

2 October 2026

Gargash says FlyDubai attack ‘terrorist act’ as he praises pilot

Gargash says FlyDubai attack ‘terrorist act’ as he praises pilot

2 October 2026

Five dead as mine collapses in west Turkiye

Five dead as mine collapses in west Turkiye

2 October 2026

World

Swiss president to quit government

Swiss president to quit government

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2 October 2026

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Capt. Smit Machchhar: India’s ‘hero’ pilot who thwarted Flydubai attacker

2 October 2026

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Philippines eyes preferential trade pact with Oman as talks for investment deal conclude

2 October 2026

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Business

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Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending rises 3.5% as hotels, recreation see gains

Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending rises 3.5% as hotels, recreation see gains

Miguel Hadchity

2 October 2026

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Saudi Arabia to locally produce high-speed engines under Rolls-Royce deal

Saudi Arabia to locally produce high-speed engines under Rolls-Royce deal

Closing Bell: Saudi main market closes lower at 10,393

Closing Bell: Saudi main market closes lower at 10,393

8 things SAMA’s latest report reveals about a changing Saudi Arabia

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What the flydubai Flight 1073 incident means for Middle East aviation security

Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel

Professional Fighters League MENA boss targets 8 events a year and world title for an Arab fighter

UN worried about impact of latest Lebanon war on agriculture

Hero FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar moved to Abu Dhabi hospital

Lifestyle

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Saudi creatives front Gap Middle East campaign

Saudi creatives front Gap Middle East campaign

2 October 2026

Syrian culture minister visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Asharq Al-Awsat (Cairo)

2 October 2026

Abdulaziz Al-Balawi: ‘Exceptional pictures demand their price from you’

2 October 2026

Sport

Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid

Sabalenka makes dominant start in China Open title bid

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Verstappen goes own way to avoid the rain

2 October 2026

Pole vault superstar Duplantis to skip indoor season

2 October 2026

Media

‘NAZA’ team spoke to more than 100 sources for film: The Guardian

‘NAZA’ team spoke to more than 100 sources for film: The Guardian

2 October 2026

Gaza journalist killed in Israeli drone strike

Gaza journalist killed in Israeli drone strike

1 October 2026

AI chatbots remove hijabs from Muslim women’s images, Guardian finds

AI chatbots remove hijabs from Muslim women’s images, Guardian finds

1 October 2026

Bloomberg expands Saudi presence with new Riyadh office

Bloomberg expands Saudi presence with new Riyadh office

1 October 2026

Infographics

Saudi artists weigh AI’s role in music

Gallery

Above the Clouds: The living heritage and terraces of Khasher Peak

Above the Clouds: The living heritage and terraces of Khasher Peak

26 September 2026

Moon shines over Rafha skies for global observation event

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AlUla through the lens

Saudi landmarks glow with three flags

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