Archives for October, 2026

EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes

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Explainer-How the US plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice

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Culture

Syria reopens Aleppo's 1,300-year-old Great Umayyad Mosque after 13 years

Syrian authorities are working to restore cultural landmarks and ancient sites that had been damaged or destroyed during the civil war.

Syria

Analysis

How Manchester City fallout tests Gulf’s global investment model

The Premier League’s historic financial misconduct ruling against the Emirati-owned club has sparked a media firestorm and experts say fallout could extend beyond the pitch to impact Gulf investment in sports and other industries.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Riyadh’s skies remain unsettled after deadly Houthi strikes

Saudi authorities confirmed Friday that Thursday’s first attack struck airport facilities and the second hit a Saudia aircraft.

Saudi Arabia

EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal

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Israeli settlers flank Palestinian cafe with dozens of Israeli flags

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UN's Turk calls Nobel award 'collective win' for human rights and justice

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Almost all Gaza residents need shelter as El Niño threatens flooding, UN agency says

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Explainer

Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know

Despite Britain’s ban on goods from Israeli settlements and Israel’s closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, both countries are seeking to keep communication channels open.

Israel

Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan

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Explainer-What is the International Criminal Court?

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Palestinians set to delay legislative elections due to worsening conditions, letter says

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Analysis

How much oil can cushion another Middle East supply shock?

Global oil inventories stood at 3.35 billion barrels in October, the lowest level on record since January 2017, according to Kpler.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

UN human rights office welcomes Nobel Prize winner Pillay as staunch defender of human rights

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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates

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