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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

Trump predicted a peace deal with Iran after the upcoming US midterm elections on Nov. 3
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Middle East in ‘one of its most dangerous phases’: Qatar’s emir
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22 September 2026
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‘Terrifying impunity’: Israel is a regional threat, Jordan’s king tells UN General Assembly
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22 September 2026
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UN chief warns Israeli actions in West Bank raise ‘specter of ethnic cleansing’
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22 September 2026
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemn Houthi attacks on Kingdom
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22 September 2026

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Winter could turn Gaza’s treacherous, war-damaged buildings into deathtraps
Sherouk Zakaria
22 September 2026
Saudi Arabia
King Salman condemns Houthi 'terrorist militia' attempts to target Makkah
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22 September 2026

Middle East
Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade
Reuters
22 September 2026
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Lebanon’s Salam says govt pushing ahead with state control of weapons
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22 September 2026
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Jeddah gets ready for opening ceremony of 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup
Ali Khaled
22 September 2026
Middle East
Iraq sets 2027 deadline to disarm Iran-backed militias
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22 September 2026

UK agrees support for Saudi in struggle with Houthis

Middle East
Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade
Reuters
22 September 2026
Middle East
Lebanon’s Salam says govt pushing ahead with state control of weapons
Arab News
22 September 2026
Sport
Jeddah gets ready for opening ceremony of 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup
Ali Khaled
22 September 2026
Middle East
Iraq sets 2027 deadline to disarm Iran-backed militias
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22 September 2026
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UK agrees support for Saudi in struggle with Houthis
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22 September 2026

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Saudi Crown Prince, Putin discuss regional escalation, maritime security

22 September 2026

Saudi National Day a celebration of tradition

Saudi National Day a celebration of tradition

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Ithra unveils 36 experiences for Saudi National Day

Ithra unveils 36 experiences for Saudi National Day

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International students embrace Saudi culture on National Day

International students embrace Saudi culture on National Day

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Protesting guards shut down major Libya oil refinery

Protesting guards shut down major Libya oil refinery

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Israeli police detain teenage settler over attack on Palestinians in Qusra

Israeli police detain teenage settler over attack on Palestinians in Qusra

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First cohort of Syrian policewomen graduate from new academy

First cohort of Syrian policewomen graduate from new academy

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Analysis: Why US withdrawal might not end Iraq’s militia problem

Analysis: Why US withdrawal might not end Iraq’s militia problem

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22 September 2026

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Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings

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Niger jails lawyer for relaying unrest within army

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Saudi Arabia’s AI commercial registrations jump 31% amid Year of AI push

Saudi Arabia’s AI commercial registrations jump 31% amid Year of AI push

22 September 2026

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Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s TASI stable as it closes at 10,680

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‘Along the Way’: 34 Saudi artists redefine the meaning of travel in Riyadh exhibition

‘Along the Way’: 34 Saudi artists redefine the meaning of travel in Riyadh exhibition

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22 September 2026

Arab stars turn out for Burberry’s summer 2027 show in London

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22 September 2026

‘Thirteen in Gaza’ wins Toronto International Film Festival award

22 September 2026

Sport

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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

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Argentina players urge coach Lionel Scaloni to stay amid contract talks

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22 September 2026

Manchester City salvage 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in their return to the Women’s Champions League

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22 September 2026

Media

FP7 McCann, MullenLowe to merge after Omnicom acquisition

FP7 McCann, MullenLowe to merge after Omnicom acquisition

22 September 2026

TikTok marks Saudi National Day with heritage-focused livestreams

TikTok marks Saudi National Day with heritage-focused livestreams

22 September 2026

TikTok urges shared approach to teen digital safety at Riyadh Family Academy

TikTok urges shared approach to teen digital safety at Riyadh Family Academy

22 September 2026

CPJ slams Israeli plan for citizenship revocation

CPJ slams Israeli plan for citizenship revocation

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Saudi Arabia turns to in vitro technology to boost food security

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