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Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves several wounded

Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves several wounded

A Riyadh airport attack wounded dozens and halted operations at King Khalid International. Embassies urged their citizens to avoid the facility

PTI march reaches Mardan as emergency fears grow in KP

PTI march reaches Mardan as emergency fears grow in KP

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss KP security situation

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss KP security situation

KP police prepare protest response amid political tensions

KP police prepare protest response amid political tensions

Cockroach Janta Party says thousands detained at Delhi protest

Cockroach Janta Party says thousands detained at Delhi protest

Spotlight
Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled

Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled

One year on, the Gaza ceasefire freed 20 living hostages, but Israel controls about 70% of Gaza and reconstruction has stalled

India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest: party

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janata Party, was detained in Delhi ahead of a major protest over alleged voter-roll irregularities, the party said

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for helping ensure genocide and war crimes are prosecuted, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in Oslo on Friday.

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UAE
UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

UAE decriminalizes attempted suicide, tightens penalties for aiding it

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Abu Dhabi deploys AI vehicle to spot crashes, fallen trees and faulty signals

Pakistan
Election commission official shot dead in Tank attack

Election commission official shot dead in Tank attack

An Election Commission official was shot dead in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after a condolence visit. Early assessments suggest a possible terrorism link

Pakistan minister calls out PTI over security and governance in KP

Pakistan minister calls out PTI over security and governance in KP

Attaullah Tarar accused PTI of neglecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governance and security while pursuing Imran Khan’s release

Pakistan pledges firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security at UN

Pakistan pledges firm support for Saudi Arabia’s security at UN

Pakistan pledged support for Saudi Arabia’s security at the UN, urging the Security Council to act against Houthi attacks and prevent escalation

Business
Cost of shipping US crude to Asia hits record USD 77 million per supertanker

Cost of shipping US crude to Asia hits record USD 77 million per supertanker

Freight is up 737% from the 2025 average as the Iran war disrupts routes, adding about USD 38.50 to every barrel

Lifestyle
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for modern spin on classics

Anne Carson wins the Nobel Prize in Literature for giving Greek mythology a modern twist, the Swedish Academy said, praising her bold and inventive oeuvre.

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Legendary Indian actor Nana Patekar died of a cardiac arrest at 75 in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, just four days after reflecting on mortality, personal purpose, and civil dissent during his final public appearance in Dona Paula

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Gaza conflict, calling situation 'unjustifiable' amid tour boycott controversy

British pop star Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza conflict during his Philadelphia concert, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" after tour supporting acts withdrew following the removal of rapper Macklemore

Sports
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat fifties power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Lahiru Udara’s 91 helped Sri Lanka post 182-8, but the hosts chased down the 183-run target in 18.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan confirms Fakhar as opening partner, reveals Pakistan’s bowling plans for Sri Lanka T20Is

Farhan and Fakhar shared a remarkable 176-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka during the 2026 T20 World Cup, providing Pakistan with an explosive start

Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Pakistan announce squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026

Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after beating Kuwait by 43 runs in the 2025 final

World
China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

China EU trade talks were “successful”, Beijing says, with escalation avoidable. See the hybrid car export deal and rare earth supply commitments

Trump calls Nobel Peace Prize choice of Navi Pillay ‘disgraceful’

Trump calls Nobel Peace Prize choice of Navi Pillay ‘disgraceful’

Trump said the Nobel Peace Prize choice of Navi Pillay leaves an “indelible stain” on Norway. Here is what he said and how the laureate responded

Panama earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake injures at least 27

Panama earthquake: 7.7-magnitude quake injures at least 27

A 7.7-magnitude Panama earthquake collapsed buildings and roads and injured at least 27 people. No deaths have been reported