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LATEST NEWSMiddle East Yemen’s Houthi war threatens ancient heritage and fuels fears of antiquities trafficking

Coalition releases footage of strikes on Houthi weapons-smuggling operation in Hodeidah

Coalition releases footage of strikes on Houthi weapons-smuggling operation in Hodeidah

The footage is dated Oct. 16 in Hodeidah, a strategic Red Sea port under Houthi control
The Iran-backed Houthis have been fighting Yemen’s internationally recognized government since seizing the capital, Sanaa, in September 2014

17 October 2026

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2 Houthi missiles strike Aden airport; no casualties reported
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16 October 2026
UN peacekeeping chief warns of escalation threat, as Lebanon seeks UN buffer after UNIFIL departs
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17 October 2026
Trump rules out nuclear attack on Iran, eyes Pickaxe Mountain for possible strike
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16 October 2026
More than 340 children killed in Gaza in year since Israel-Hamas ceasefire, UNICEF says
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16 October 2026

Middle East
Hezbollah shifts the burdens of its war onto the Lebanese state
Asharq Al-Awsat
17 October 2026
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Are the Houthis nearing defeat?
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17 October 2026
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Pakistan says attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook
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17 October 2026
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Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions, tariffs
AFP
17 October 2026

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War in Iran

Trump rules out nuclear attack on Iran, eyes Pickaxe Mountain for possible strike

Iraq says lost $60bn as Mideast war hits oil exports

Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows

Iran president says conflict in Middle East amounts to ‘ecocide’

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia executes five Saudis convicted of ‘terrorism-related’ offenses

Saudi Arabia executes five Saudis convicted of ‘terrorism-related’ offenses

17 October 2026

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

17 October 2026

Jazan crop diversity strengthens Saudi food security goals

Jazan crop diversity strengthens Saudi food security goals

17 October 2026

Saudi Civil Defense warns of flash floods as thunderstorms sweep across Kingdom

Saudi Civil Defense warns of flash floods as thunderstorms sweep across Kingdom

17 October 2026

Middle East

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El-Sisi: 2030 Marks End of My Presidency

El-Sisi: 2030 Marks End of My Presidency

17 October 2026

Are the Houthis nearing defeat?

Are the Houthis nearing defeat?

17 October 2026

EU-GCC: Energy security, diversification of sources cornerstone of economic stability and sustainable development

EU-GCC: Energy security, diversification of sources cornerstone of economic stability and sustainable development

17 October 2026

Hezbollah shifts the burdens of its war onto the Lebanese state

Hezbollah shifts the burdens of its war onto the Lebanese state

Asharq Al-Awsat

17 October 2026

World

Protests in France against high cost of living and social pressures

Protests in France against high cost of living and social pressures

17 October 2026

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Pope Leo ‘deemed fit for discharge’ from hospital, doctors say

17 October 2026

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Zelensky says Trump waiving sanctions ‘rewards’ Putin, warns Moscow wants ‘blackout’ in Ukraine

17 October 2026

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Business

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UK-GCC trade deal will shift focus to investment partnerships at London forum: CEO

UK-GCC trade deal will shift focus to investment partnerships at London forum: CEO

Donia Diaaeddine

17 October 2026

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Saudi cybersecurity market grows 10.7% to $4.35bn as digital economy expands

Saudi cybersecurity market grows 10.7% to $4.35bn as digital economy expands

Lithium opportunity can open new chapter in Saudi energy diversification plan: NESR CEO

Lithium opportunity can open new chapter in Saudi energy diversification plan: NESR CEO

GCC markets log biggest foreign sell-off since 2019 as Saudi investors step up buying: Report

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Pakistan says attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook

Coalition releases footage of strikes on Houthi weapons-smuggling operation in Hodeidah

Yemen’s Houthi war threatens ancient heritage and fuels fears of antiquities trafficking

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Trump says ‘I don’t trust anybody,’ when asked about Netanyahu

Lifestyle

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Where We Are Going Today: Shahriyar brings the flavors of Persia to Jeddah

Where We Are Going Today: Shahriyar brings the flavors of Persia to Jeddah

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MDLBEAST Presents to bring 2 electronic music nights to Jeddah

17 October 2026

‘Saudis, raise your heads high,’ beauty entrepreneur Abeer Sinder tells followers

17 October 2026

Sport

Al-Dawsari eyes historic third AFC Men’s Player of the Year award

Al-Dawsari eyes historic third AFC Men’s Player of the Year award

17 October 2026

Saudi Arabia opens Asian Para Games campaign with 2 victories

17 October 2026

FWZ, DR7 and Ultra Chmicha march into knockout stages of Kings League MENA

17 October 2026

Media

CNN brings Global Perspectives to Doha to explore the ‘invisible world’ shaping the Gulf

CNN brings Global Perspectives to Doha to explore the ‘invisible world’ shaping the Gulf

Gabriele Malvisi

16 October 2026

GB News presenter to pay damages to Green Party deputy leader over false riot claims

GB News presenter to pay damages to Green Party deputy leader over false riot claims

16 October 2026

Israeli settlers injure Washington Post journalist in West Bank attack

Israeli settlers injure Washington Post journalist in West Bank attack

16 October 2026

Israeli backlash to ‘NAZA’ documentary ‘much more venal’ than expected: Director

Israeli backlash to ‘NAZA’ documentary ‘much more venal’ than expected: Director

16 October 2026

Infographics

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Gallery

Above the clouds, below the sunset: Asir’s evening spectacle

Above the clouds, below the sunset: Asir’s evening spectacle

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

Moon shines over Rafha skies for global observation event

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