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Days before Israeli Election, Military Conducts Massive West Bank Operation

The Israeli military continued a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major…

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A bird flies low over the water as cargo ships lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, early Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (ISNA via AP)

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Iran Says Resumption of War Would Not Change Its Stances

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that a potential resumption of war with Israel and the United States would not change his country's…

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Parts of the intercepted missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas in Makkah. (SPA)

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GCC: Attacks on Makkah a Serious Escalation Threatening Regional Stability

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi on Sunday strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing any threat to…

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Israeli soldiers stand guard at the site of a shooting on Friday in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 24, 2026. (Reuters)

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Israel to Close All Land Crossings with West Bank on Election Day

Israel said Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week's election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after…

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Riyadh Airport Partially Resumes Operations

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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. (SPA)

Riyadh Airport Partially Resumes Operations

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh announced Saturday the partial resumption of operational activity starting Sunday, allocating Terminal 1 for…

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Saudi Arabia: Debris from Downing of 2 Ballistic Missiles Falls in the Holy Capital, 3 Regions since 2 hours
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This handout photograph posted on the official Telegram account of Belgorod mayor Valentin Demidov, on October 25, 2026, shows damages following an overnight drone attack on Belgorod. (Photo by Handout / Telegram / @v_v_demidov / AFP)

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Two Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian City

Two people were killed and 13 others wounded as Ukraine unleashed a drone barrage on the Russian border city of Belgorod, Russian authorities said Sunday. …

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President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump listen to a question from a reporter after casting their early-voting ballots for the 2026 midterm elections at the Palm Beach County Library in West Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP)

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Trump Votes Early in Florida for US Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump on Saturday voted early in his home state of Florida for the November 3 midterm elections, in which his Republican Party is battling…

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Iran President to Visit Moscow Next Week for Talks with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenbashi earlier in October. (Reuters)

Houthi Attacks on Taiz Leave Bloody Toll on Civilians

Residents walk amid debris from their homes after a missile strike in Seina, Taiz, Yemen, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP)

Tehran Strikes Iranian Kurdish Base in Iraq with Drones

A Kurdish peshmerga fighter affiliated with the Iranian Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP-Iran) stands guard on a building following an Iranian cross-border attack in the town of Koye (Koysinjaq), 100 km east of Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq on October 1, 2022. (AFP)

Syrian Govt Accuses ‘Outlaw Groups’ of Blocking Sweida-Damascus Highway

Part of the halted traffic on the Sweida-Damascus road on Saturday (circulated online)

Baghdad Suspects Israel Targeted Chinese Air Defense Systems Held by Iraqi Factions

An image taken from a video released by Iraqi factions showing a drone they used in an attack on a US base.

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24 October 2026, US, New York: Lower Manhattan residents cast their ballots at the Borough of Manhattan Community College polling site in Tribeca. (dpa)

Four Ways US Foreign Policy Could Change if Democrats Win in November

A chef prepares a chicken taouk sandwich at Glow Paradise restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon, October 16, 2026. (Reuters)

Beirut’s $13 Chicken Sandwich Becomes Symbol of Lebanon Divide

Traffic moves past an installation depicting butterflies forming the Iranian national flag in Tehran on October 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Parliament Speaker Calls for Cutting Gas Consumption by 10 Percent as Winter Nears

24 October 2026, Israel, Tel Aviv: Israel's Yashar party leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot arrives to attend a rally demanding the establishment of an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks and the events leading up to them, ahead of Israel's parliamentary election on October 27. (dpa)

Netanyahu’s Main Opponents in Israel’s Election

Protesters confront anti riot police during a demonstration at Lanza in Milan, Italy, 24 October 2026. (EPA)

Soldiers Guard Center of Milan as Thousands of Protesters March in Cities Across Europe

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Signs $451 Million Deal to Build Three VLCCs

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GCC: Attacks on Makkah a Serious Escalation Threatening Regional Stability

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Saudi Foreign Minister, Greek Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Coalition: Air Defenses Destroy Ballistic Missile Launched by Houthis Toward Riyadh

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia: Debris from Downing of 2 Ballistic Missiles Falls in the Holy Capital, 3 Regions

Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Jordan's King over Deadly Church Attack

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

Riyadh Airport Partially Resumes Operations

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Palestinians cross on foot past a military gate closed to vehicles during an Israeli army operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area. (AP)

Days before Israeli Election, Military Conducts Massive West Bank Operation

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Israel to Close All Land Crossings with West Bank on Election Day

Tehran Strikes Iranian Kurdish Base in Iraq with Drones

Iraq to Rehabilitate Border Crossing with Saudi Arabia

The al-Jamima border crossing with Saudi Arabia. (INA)

Houthi Attacks on Taiz Leave Bloody Toll on Civilians

Taiz Withstands Houthi Attacks and Siege

Smoke billows from a site that was targeted during battles between Yemeni government fighters and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis at the Jabal Han front, west of the city of Taiz, on October 21, 2026. (AFP)

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26 September 2026, France, Paris: Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen arrive at Place de la Concorde ahead of Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Paris. Photo: Pierre Teyssot / Agf/AGF via ZUMA Press/dpa

Far-right Leader Le Pen Kicks Off Tilt at French Presidency amid Nationwide Protests

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Iran Parliament Speaker Calls for Cutting Gas Consumption by 10 Percent as Winter Nears

Two Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian City

Spanish Police Make 128 Overnight Arrests in Barcelona for ‘Looting’

People break a bus stop glass panel during a student-organized protest at Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, 24 October 2026. (EPA)

22 Killed in Kenya Bus Crash Near the Site of a Previous Fatal Accident

People walk on a street near the site of a building that collapsed the previous day in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya, October 24, 2026. (Reuters)

Iran President to Visit Moscow Next Week for Talks with Putin

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A Jetstar aircraft departs on the inaugural commercial service from the newly-opened Western Sydney International Airport in Sydney on October 25, 2026, marking the start of regular passenger operations at Australia's newest international gateway. (AFP)

Sydney’s New International Airport Opens to Passengers

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Trump Says Audi to Invest $4.2 Bn in Its First US Auto Plant

US President Donald Trump looks on as CEO of Audi AG Gernot Dollner speaks at a midterm election campaign rally at Guardian Centers of Georgia in Perry, Georgia on October 24, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Signs $451 Million Deal to Build Three VLCCs

Egypt: Positive Results from Nargis-2 Natural Gas Well in Mediterranean

Egyptian Petroleum Minister inspects the start of drilling operations at the Nargis gas field in the Mediterranean Sea (Ministry of Petroleum)

Global Equity Funds Attract Inflows for 5th Consecutive Week

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on October 21, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

UK Pledges More Funding to Guard Against AI Risks

FILE PHOTO: The words "AI Artificial Intelligence", a keyboard, and a robotics hand in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

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Qassim Region are converting discarded date pits into handcrafted prayer beads (subha)

Qassim Artisans Repurpose Date Pits into Value-Added Prayer Beads

In a creative convergence of traditional heritage, sustainable manufacturing, and resource efficiency, artisans in Qassim Region are converting discarded date…

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Created by Saudi-based architecture and engineering consultancy Omrania, the Western Metro Station reinterprets desert sand dunes through earth-colored forms that define entrances - SPA

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Riyadh Art Brings Monumental Works by Saudi Artist Mohammed Al Saleem to its Permanent Collection of Public Art

Riyadh Art announced the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six…

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Visitors wait outside as protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum to express their support for the high school students' movement in Paris, France, 19 October 2026, two days after demonstrations and riots took place alongside nationwide cost-of-living protests. (EPA)

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Paris’ Louvre and Other Top Museums to Close on Saturday Over Concern about Protest Violence

The Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday over concerns about potential violence during planned protests, France’s culture…

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Tourists crowd to film the sun as it sends a beam of light into the Great Temple of Ramses II's dark inner chamber in Abu Simbel, 870 kilometers (540 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, a rare 3,200-year-old astronomical ceremony that happens twice a year. (AP)

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Twice a Year, a Golden Sunbeam Illuminates a 3,000-Year-Old Pharaonic Temple

Hundreds of tourists from around the world and locals gathered at dawn Thursday at a temple in southern Egypt, with some sleeping outside it overnight to…

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The work aims to study historical sites and uncover evidence that sheds light on the development of ancient civilizations in northwestern Arabia. (SPA)

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AlUla's Dadan Excavations Explore Ancient Civilizations in 2026–2027 Archaeology Season

Archaeological excavations and research are continuing at Dadan in AlUla as part of the 2026–2027 archaeology season, launched by the Royal Commission for…

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Naomi Osaka Could Quit Tennis if Daughter Asks Her To

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Naomi Osaka is playing at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP

Naomi Osaka Could Quit Tennis if Daughter Asks Her To

Former world number one Naomi Osaka cast doubt on her future Sunday saying she would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to. …

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Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 24, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Conor Gallagher celebrates after the match with James Maddison. (Reuters)

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De Zerbi Hails ‘Complete’ Spurs After Historic Win at Chelsea

Roberto De Zerbi said Tottenham's historic 2-0 victory against London rivals Chelsea proved his side have a winning mentality as they banished their dismal…

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Pole winner Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, center, of Italy, poses with second place qualifier Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, and third place qualifier Red Bull driver Yuki Isack Hadjar, of France, following qualifying for the Formula One United States Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP)

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Verstappen’s Advice to Antonelli: Enjoy the Ride and Celebrate

Max Verstappen advised Kimi Antonelli to enjoy the ride and get ready to celebrate as the Italian stands on the brink of becoming Formula One's youngest ever…

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MotoGP bikes are seen lined up after a farewell lap following the cancellation of the last Australian MotoGP Grand Prix to be held at Phillip Island on October 25, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. (AFP)

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Australian Grand Prix Called off as Rain Spoils Phillip Island Send-off

The final Australian MotoGP at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit was called off on Sunday due to heavy rain, ruining the farewell for one of the…

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Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester City's Marc Guehi during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester City in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Morgan Harlow)

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Man City Falls at Aston Villa and Arsenal Moves Level on Top of Premier League

Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League ended in a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, allowing Arsenal to move level on points atop the standings on…

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Ensnared Female Orangutan and Her Baby Rescued in Indonesia

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A 20-year-old orangutan tries to escape as members of the BKSDA (Natural Resources Conservation Agency), the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia evacuate it due to forest and land fire, in Hampangen Village, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan, on October 17, 2026. (AFP)

Ensnared Female Orangutan and Her Baby Rescued in Indonesia

Indonesian conservation workers rescued an orangutan ensnared in rope and her baby on the island of Borneo where the critically endangered animals are at risk…

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FILE - A fan attends the performance by American singer Jon Batiste at the Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)

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Cracking a Smile Regularly May be Good Not Just for Your Mood but for Your Health

Reminding yourself to smile often cannot only make more friendships but it can also make you feel better. And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just…

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Six Flags Says it Will Install Seat Belts on Georgia Roller Coaster after Rider's Death

The chief executive of Six Flags says the company will install seat belts on the Georgia roller coaster from which a rider fell to his death earlier this month…

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FILE - A photograph of author A. A. Milne with his son Christopher Robin is displayed beside Milne's son Christopher Robin's beloved teddy bear, the inspiration for "Winne-the-Pooh," at the New York Public Library, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens,File)

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British Embassy Quashes Winnie-the-Pooh Return Rumors, Keeping the Bear in New York

It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren't getting bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library. The British Embassy…

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In this image taken from video puppies of the Lagotto Romagnolo dog Hilkka sleep in Finland, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Breeder's album, Julia Kiiskinen/Yle - The Finnish Broadcasting Company via AP)

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Need a Smile? This Livestream Features 6 Puppies All Day Long

Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in…

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