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12 killed, 309 Injured in attack on Riyadh airport; operations suspended

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

At least 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, prompting the temporary suspension of airport operations as Saudi authorities assess the damage and verify the safety of the facility.

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Russia eases diesel export curbs after Trump-Putin deal

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

Russia has announced that it had lifted some restrictions on diesel exports, following an agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to allow Russian diesel supplies to reach US and international markets.

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GCC chief condemns attack on Riyadh airport, backs Saudi actions

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi has joined other nations to condemn the attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and expressed the bloc's full support for Saudi Arabia's measures to protect its security and infrastructure, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

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flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, says UAE

Sat, 10 Oct 2026

An Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight FZ1073 scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 had planned to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack before he was thwarted by the captain, said media reports citing the UAE attorney-general.

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Saudi Arabia intercepts three ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Fri, 09 Oct 2026

Three ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia, two toward Riyadh and one toward Khamis Mushait, were intercepted and destroyed by the forces of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki.

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Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi targets after attacks on Riyadh, Abha airports kill 3

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has launched a major military operation against Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on two Saudi airports killed three people and injured 36 others, with the coalition warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure “will not go unpunished”.

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Saudi Arabia eases family visa process for skilled workers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to allow highly skilled foreign workers to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom while completing their work visa procedures, the Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday.

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Sharjah Charity inaugurates $2.45m in projects

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

A series of healthcare, educational, water and social projects have been inaugurated in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, with a total value exceeding AED9 million ($2.45 million).

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Saudi-led coalition backs Yemen offensive against Houthis

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has pledged full operational support for the internationally recognised Yemeni government as it launches a major military offensive to reclaim territory held by the Iran-backed Houthi movement and restore state authority.

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Red Bull's Verstappen wins rain-hit F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Max Verstappen took his and Red Bull's first win of the year in a rain-delayed and drama-filled Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 at Sepang International Circuit. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes came second followed by Lewis Hamilton, who drove an extraordinary race after dropping towards the back.