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Coalition intercepts Houthi drones over Riyadh and Madinah, missile in south

Coalition intercepts Houthi drones over Riyadh and Madinah, missile in south

On Saturday, the coalition reported the destruction of drones in the Eastern Province and southern Saudi Arabia
These incidents follow a series of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi cities, airports, and energy infrastructure

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Houthis target Aden airport and Maashiq Presidential Palace with ballistic missiles
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30 October 2026
Egypt fears escalation in US-Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says
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Pakistan military ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Iran-US mediation
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30 October 2026
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Trump says Iran war will end soon, US military insists Hormuz is secure
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30 October 2026

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Israeli military activity is blocking Lebanon’s recovery as 300,000 remain displaced, UN says
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30 October 2026
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US joins Expo 2030 Riyadh as official participant under new agreement
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31 October 2026
Middle East
Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo
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31 October 2026
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Judge orders Trump administration to cease threats to prosecute election officials
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31 October 2026

Israel may face new election in Knesset deadlock

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War in Iran

Egypt fears escalation in US-Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Pakistan military ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Iran-US mediation

Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

Trump says Iran war will end soon, US military insists Hormuz is secure

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US joins Expo 2030 Riyadh as official participant under new agreement

US joins Expo 2030 Riyadh as official participant under new agreement

31 October 2026

Lost in translation: Is climate language reaching Arab audiences?

Lost in translation: Is climate language reaching Arab audiences?

30 October 2026

Saudi media chief highlights film’s role as soft power tool

Saudi media chief highlights film’s role as soft power tool

30 October 2026

Saudi Arabia joins GCC chiefs of staff meeting as Gulf states seek closer defense coordination

Saudi Arabia joins GCC chiefs of staff meeting as Gulf states seek closer defense coordination

30 October 2026

Middle East

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Jordan stops fighters attempting to enter from Syria, armed forces say

Jordan stops fighters attempting to enter from Syria, armed forces say

31 October 2026

Egypt fears escalation in US-Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

Egypt fears escalation in US-Iran war would be more destructive, foreign minister says

31 October 2026

Iraq’s intelligence agency faces test of political rivalries

Iraq’s intelligence agency faces test of political rivalries

Asharq Al-Awsat

31 October 2026

Hezbollah and Lebanon’s national dialogue: 20 years of talks over its weapons, no deal on implementation

Hezbollah and Lebanon’s national dialogue: 20 years of talks over its weapons, no deal on implementation

Asharq Al-Awsat

31 October 2026

World

Scam centers relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar

Scam centers relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar

31 October 2026

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King Charles III urges countries to follow Guyana’s lead in protecting forests

31 October 2026

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Trump’s administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants

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Business

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Saudi Arabia's savings culture evolves as financial education gains ground

Saudi Arabia's savings culture evolves as financial education gains ground

Donia Diaaeddine

31 October 2026

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Endeavor Saudi entrepreneurs generate $1.5bn in revenue, up from $45m in early years

Endeavor Saudi entrepreneurs generate $1.5bn in revenue, up from $45m in early years

Saudi consumer spending holds above $3bn as jewelry sector sees rise

Saudi consumer spending holds above $3bn as jewelry sector sees rise

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Saudi Arabia’s services exports value up 6.9%, official figures show

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How suspected use of chemical weapons in Taiz raise fears of deadly new phase in Yemen’s war

Houthis target Aden airport and Maashiq Presidential Palace with ballistic missiles

Trump says Iran war will end soon, US military insists Hormuz is secure

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As Syria builds its DNA labs, Arab News speaks to a son still searching for his father

Lifestyle

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6 global films to screen at Cairo International Film Festival

6 global films to screen at Cairo International Film Festival

31 October 2026

Film AlUla wants audiences to delve deeper than the screen

31 October 2026

Maroon’s creative appetizers, like kunafa halloumi, bring a refreshing taste to the burger joint

30 October 2026

Sport

Global Champions Tour strengthens Arab ties with successful Egypt debut by the pyramids

Global Champions Tour strengthens Arab ties with successful Egypt debut by the pyramids

30 October 2026

Arab wrestlers set to take center stage at RAF Abu Dhabi

30 October 2026

Rybakina secures year-end No. 1 ranking at Pan Pacific Open as Osaka gets eliminated

30 October 2026

Media

CPJ condemns detention of journalists after settler attack in West Bank

CPJ condemns detention of journalists after settler attack in West Bank

30 October 2026

Niger journalist Kaka ‘forcibly disappeared’: HRW

Niger journalist Kaka ‘forcibly disappeared’: HRW

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29 October 2026

Media watchdog urges release of Somaliland journalist

Media watchdog urges release of Somaliland journalist

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28 October 2026

Media groups press EU for greater transparency over Gaza documents

Media groups press EU for greater transparency over Gaza documents

28 October 2026

Infographics

Saudi Arabia puts AI agents to work in logistics and tourism

Gallery

Clouds embrace Al-Baha’s Shada Al-Asfal mountain

Clouds embrace Al-Baha’s Shada Al-Asfal mountain

30 October 2026

Jordan’s Crown Prince offers condolences to families of Karak church attack victims

Between mountains and clouds: Fifa’s terraces tell a timeless story

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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