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Three people killed and dozens injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

Three people killed and dozens injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

Moroccan woman and Algerian woman killed in a strike on Abha International Airport in the Kingdom's south
A Sudanese man was killed when Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was hit

7 October 2026

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Houthis strike Aden airport as number of people displaced by latest Yemen fighting tops 200,000
Saeed Al-Batati
7 October 2026
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Iran has ‘lost complete control’ of Hormuz Strait: Rubio
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7 October 2026
Lebanon’s Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say
Reuters
7 October 2026
Israeli fire kills Palestinian in West Bank settler clash
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7 October 2026

Saudi Arabia end 22-year Arabian Gulf Cup drought with comfortable victory over UAE

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Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: maritime agency

Pentagon chief visits carrier returning from tough Iran war deployment

Saudi Arabia

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On writing history: ‘Kingdom in Motion’ documents groundbreaking changes over the decade

On writing history: ‘Kingdom in Motion’ documents groundbreaking changes over the decade

7 October 2026

Three people killed and dozens injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

Three people killed and dozens injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

7 October 2026

Crown prince’s blood donation initiative embodies noble values, leadership by example: officials

Crown prince’s blood donation initiative embodies noble values, leadership by example: officials

7 October 2026

Kingdom launches National Greening Season to expand vegetation cover

Kingdom launches National Greening Season to expand vegetation cover

7 October 2026

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Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation

Jordanian and US military chiefs discuss security cooperation

8 October 2026

Can parliamentary upheaval in Libya break the country’s political deadlock?

Can parliamentary upheaval in Libya break the country’s political deadlock?

Gabriele Malvisi

8 October 2026

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

7 October 2026

Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: maritime agency

Tanker off Qatar reports hits from multiple projectiles: maritime agency

7 October 2026

World

Maduro, wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

Maduro, wife expected to face new charges over alleged torture of Americans

7 October 2026

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Five children among 28 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine

7 October 2026

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Kremlin critics say sanctions relief for Moscow billionaire was ‘mistake’

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7 October 2026

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Business

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Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s main index edges lower to close at 10,542

Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s main index edges lower to close at 10,542

7 October 2026

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GCC advances 20 joint industrial investments at Bahrain forum

GCC advances 20 joint industrial investments at Bahrain forum

Saudi Arabia’s money supply grows 5.6% in August

Saudi Arabia’s money supply grows 5.6% in August

Egypt’s net international reserves rise to record $57.35bn in September

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How Gaza’s children are enduring loss and trauma on the war’s third anniversary

Iran has ‘lost complete control’ of Hormuz Strait: Rubio

Lifestyle

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Andrea Bocelli faces Jordan gig boycott calls over Israel ties

Andrea Bocelli faces Jordan gig boycott calls over Israel ties

7 October 2026

Where We Are Going Today: A meal with a view at Emily’s Brasserie in Riyadh

7 October 2026

Souraya Noujaim appointed as director of Louvre Abu Dhabi

7 October 2026

Sport

Former Spurs defender Vega to stand for FIFA presidency

Former Spurs defender Vega to stand for FIFA presidency

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7 October 2026

Lineker laments Ronaldo’s career finale compared to Messi’s

7 October 2026

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash

7 October 2026

Media

Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank

Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank

6 October 2026

UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session

UEFA bars Israeli journalists after tense Ireland media session

5 October 2026

‘NAZA’ team spoke to more than 100 sources for film: The Guardian

‘NAZA’ team spoke to more than 100 sources for film: The Guardian

2 October 2026

Gaza journalist killed in Israeli drone strike

Gaza journalist killed in Israeli drone strike

1 October 2026

Infographics

Saudi Arabia turns to in vitro technology to boost food security https://arab.news/rym7r

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

Where valleys, springs and farms shape Jazan’s rural charm

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