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National News
Oct 17, 2026
Kiev [Ukraine], October 17: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying US President Donald Trump's demand for a halt to such attacks.
Yemeni govt says premier safe after attack on home
Saudi Arabia reports 20 Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport in two weeks
School roof collapse in Pakistan kills 34 children and a teacher
Syria hands down death sentences over violence that killed hundreds
Violent student protests spread in Albania as unrest enters 3rd day
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Two ships attacked in Hormuz
Oct 16, 2026
Tehran [Iran], October 16: A container ship has sunk after being struck by an unidentified projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Singapore's port...
Tehran sees US attack before midterm elections as 'realistic possibility'
Tehran [Iran], October 16: US attacks on Iran before congressional elections on November 3 remain a "realistic possibility" despite disavowals by President Donald Trump, a...
Fire breaks out at Saudi Aramco HQ after attack
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16: An attack by Yemen's Houthi militia is suspected of causing a fire at the headquarters of state-owned Saudi oil giant...
Kenya confirms second Ebola case after first death
Nairobi [Kenya], October 16: The Kenyan Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed a second case of the Ebola virus in the current outbreak raging in the...
Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks against Saudi Arabia: PM
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 16: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has assured Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) that he will not allow...
UK's support for Ukraine will not change, Burnham tells Zelensky
London [UK], October 16: Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged that Britain's support for Ukraine "will not change" as he welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing...
Five Ukrainian soldiers shot dead in residential building near Kharkiv
Kiev [Ukraine], October 16: Five Ukrainian soldiers were shot dead behind the front lines near Kharkiv by an unknown gunman, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday.
Pope recovery on track after lung surgery, say doctors
Rome [Italy], October 16: Pope Leo XIV has walked around his hospital room for the first time since undergoing lung surgery and has resumed eating...
Family of UK man killed by tiger in park criticise Trump's video posts
London [UK], October 16: The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have said "deeply offensive media content...
Rooney's books withdrawn from UK over her support for Palestine Action
London [UK], October 16: Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.
It is 'painful' when Trump chooses a different side
Oct 15, 2026
Two ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks
UAE infrastructure, economic integration boost investment appeal: RISE Summit participants
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking two refineries
Greenland rejects Trump's claim of 'massive' oil exploration
Qatar will emerge from crisis stronger, more resilient: Amir
Oct 14, 2026
Türkiye envoy praises Qatar's resilience, leadership and diplomatic role
'Amir's address to guide institutional work, boost parliamentary efficiency'
Shura Council's global presence reflects Qatar's stature and role: Deputy speaker
PM discusses regional de-escalation with Saudi, Kuwaiti FMs
