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Saudi Arabia Postpones UN World Data Forum to 2027 as Houthi Strikes Mount

Saudi Arabia has postponed the UN World Data Forum and the Second Saudi Statistical Forum, set for November 9 to 12 in Riyadh, to 2027. No reason was given.

October 23, 2026

Government and Politics·News

How does maternity insurance protect your savings from high childbirth costs?

Bringing a baby into the world is an emotional and transformative experience. However, beneath the anticipation and joy lies a practical reality: the escalating cost of private healthcare in India. For couples

October 23, 2026

Business·Features

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Aramco Empties Dhahran Headquarters After Alarm as Houthi Threat Looms

Saudi Aramco evacuated its Dhahran headquarters after an alarm and asked staff to work remotely, Bloomberg reported. The cause of the alarm and the length of the closure are unknown, nine days

October 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Says US Has Not Confirmed Its G20 Delegation as Rubio Expects Russian Attendance

Russia says Washington has not confirmed the names on its delegation list for the Atlanta G20 foreign ministers' meeting. Rubio says Russian officials will attend, though reports differ on whether Lavrov will

October 21, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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Miliband Tells Firms Bidding on E1 Settlement Homes They Risk Sanctions

Britain's Foreign Secretary used the E1 bid deadline to warn firms they risk sanctions, but the law behind the threat never mentions settlements. Israel's tender committee will not review the bids before

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Jordan's Omar Qarada holds his gold medal to one eye after winning the men's up to 49kg Para powerlifting title at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

Cui Zhe Had Gold Secured, Then Lifted 120kg Anyway in Nagoya

Cui Zhe had already won the women's 41kg gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games when she called for 120kg, a weight she said she had never lifted in competition. Xinhua says

October 19, 2026

News·Sports

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Egypt Pushes Saudi Defence Vote to October 26 as MPs Demand Details

Egypt's parliament has put off until October 26 its vote on whether the army may defend Saudi Arabia, though MP Mostafa Bakry says no lawmaker has rejected it. The pause exposes what

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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India Smartphone Shipments Drop 26% as Samsung Leads

India's smartphone shipments fell an estimated 26% year on year to 35.8 million in Q3 2026, Omdia reports. Samsung regained first place, while higher prices, cautious stocking and later Diwali inventory-building weighed

October 19, 2026

Business·News·Technology

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Manila Summons China’s Envoy; Beijing Faults Philippine Politicians

Manila summoned China's ambassador on Monday over his remark that Beijing could "easily win" if it used force, and China's Foreign Ministry answered the same day by urging the Philippines to rein

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin shake hands in front of Iranian and Russian flags

Iran Warns Russia That Ukraine’s Caspian Strikes Are Stoking Instability

Iran's first vice president told Russia's prime minister in Dushanbe that Ukraine is stoking instability in northern Iran through attacks on the Caspian region, TASS reported. Russia's published excerpt of the talks

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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Saudi Arabia Postpones UN World Data Forum to 2027 as Houthi Strikes Mount

How does maternity insurance protect your savings from high childbirth costs?

Aramco Empties Dhahran Headquarters After Alarm as Houthi Threat Looms

Russia Says US Has Not Confirmed Its G20 Delegation as Rubio Expects Russian Attendance

Miliband Tells Firms Bidding on E1 Settlement Homes They Risk Sanctions

Cui Zhe Had Gold Secured, Then Lifted 120kg Anyway in Nagoya

India Smartphone Shipments Drop 26% as Samsung Leads

Manila Summons China’s Envoy; Beijing Faults Philippine Politicians

Iran Warns Russia That Ukraine’s Caspian Strikes Are Stoking Instability

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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