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Pakistan's Dual Messaging To Iran And Saudi Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
Tehran-based analyst Javad Heiran-Nia noted that Iran tolerates the defence of Saudi territory but treats offensive action against the Houthis as a red line.
16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Groped By Robot In Germany, Police Seize Machine
The girl was standing outside a fast-food restaurant with her friends when a red-and-gold robot, measuring around 1.2 metres in height, allegedly approached her from behind.
IMF Flags AI Risks, Cyber Threats To Global Financial Stability
"These risks are plausible near-term catalysts for a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil," the IMF report said.
French Supermarkets Suffer Refrigerator Shutdown After 'Unprecedented' Cyberattack
Paris prosecutors confirmed the attack, which reportedly hit several major chains, and also indicated it had sparked fires.
'Breaking Bad' Actor RJ Mitte, Who Played 'Walter Jr', Dies At 34
A teenage RJ Mitte first appeared in "Breaking Bad" in 2008 as the son of chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-kingpin Walter White, a role that won Bryan Cranston global acclaim.
Who Are Houthis And Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia?
The Houthis are a military, political and religious movement that rules over most of northwest Yemen and has disrupted global trade and energy markets with attacks on cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea.
Machete-Wielding Men Brawl At UK Station As Passengers Watch In Horror
Police closed the station and launched a manhunt for the three men. They have also urged witnesses to come forward with information.
'Made The Right Choice': Trump Defends Russia Oil Deal Amid Backlash In US
Trump's deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to purchase diesel from Russia dismayed officials in the US, Ukraine and around Europe.
Meta Unveils AI Models 'Wonder', 'Wonder Full' To Rival OpenAI, Anthropic
The new models can be used in Meta's new personal agent app, known as Muse, for paid subscribers only for now.
"No Other Choice": IMF Warns Developing Nations May Need Spending Cuts
The US war on Iran has plunged the Middle East into conflict and sent global energy prices soaring, as Tehran's retaliatory action targeted Washington's Gulf allies
India To Grow At 7%, Advanced Economies At 1.8% In 2027: IMF
IMF Raises India's Growth Estimate: India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy at 7.0% for both 2026 and 2027.
Beachgoers Stranded In Cliffside Cave Rescued By Coastguard Teams In UK
The Coastguard team explained that the overhanging cliffs made it impossible to rescue them from the air.
1 Dead, Several Injured In Incident At Six Flags Roller Coaster In Georgia
Officials did not confirm how the person died or what caused the others to be injured at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta.
US Lawmaker And Trump Critic Ilhan Omar Raided, Vows She Won't "Be Silenced"
In a statement on X on Monday, US Rep. Ilhan Omar called the search an "attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement."
US Actor Selma Blair Arrested For Biting, Punching Attendants On Plane
The "Legally Blonde" and "Cruel Intentions" star was detained at John F Kennedy Airport after her Delta Air Lines flight landed late Sunday following reports of a physically abusive passenger.
6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Panama
Panama recorded more than 300 aftershocks following Friday's magnitude 7.7 earthquake that damaged hundreds of homes and infrastructure across the country's central provinces.
Elon Musk Quietly Becomes Biggest Known Donor To Help Republicans In Midterms
The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week's federal filing deadline, were confirmed by Andrew Romeo, a spokesperson for Musk's super PAC.
Houthi Warns US Of "Painful Response" If It Enters Yemen War
Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into risis.
Russia Says Delivered $320 Billion Worth Of Hydrocarbons To Europe Since 2022
The European Union has adopted numerous sanctions against Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, yet many countries -- including France -- continue to source hydrocarbons, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG), from Moscow.
Iran-Backed Houthis Claim Attack Targeting Riyadh Airport With Missile
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed an attack targeting Riyadh's international airport on Monday, after a Saudi-led coalition said it had shot down a missile over the capital.
News from Arabic Countries
Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over transboundary haze
Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.
Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.
Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m
The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history among game-worn sports jerseys.
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region
Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away home, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.
Man dies after fall from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
One person has died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags ‘Over Georgia’ theme park near Atlanta.
AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr’s victory.
Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end 'ridiculous war' and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites.
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes amid doubt over ‘energy ceasefire’
Ukraine's president says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are continuing despite 'energy ceasefire'.
Cyberattack on French supermarkets causes fires, millions in losses
A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems has left shelves empty across France.
Hundreds of supermarkets in France hit by ‘unprecedented’ cyberattack
Hackers raise temperatures in supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food in 'large-scale' cyberattack.
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
Iran war live: Qatar urges stronger efforts to secure Gulf maritime routes
US President Trump condemns Yemen's Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia claims it downed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.
Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
Simon caps a Pacific season of record-breaking intensity, as deadly storms wreak havoc from Hawaii to Mexico.
US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio says US plan to livestream Fort Hood attacker's execution is contrary to church teachings.
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture
Experts say many fraternities offer a sense of community, but some rely on hazing and coercive tactics to build loyalty.
Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta's referendum to secede.
Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor
El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.
Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?
Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?
Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament
Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.
Israel demolitions in Negev displace 400 Palestinians
Israeli authorities have demolished 80 structures in Al-Dahiya village in Israel’s Negev Desert