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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 22:59 UTC
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First Algerian troops arrive in Niger where jihadists threaten stability

ALGIERS: An Algerian army ‌convoy has arrived in Niger in Algeria’s first foreign troop deployment since it sent forces to ​support Egypt during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger, like other countries in West Africa’s Sahel region, is battling insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda and Daesh. Algeria, which shares a border with Niger, has traditionally regarded stability in ‌the Sahel-Sahara ‌as an important regional ​security ‌priority. ⁠Energy is ​an ⁠important focus for Algeria in Niger, where Alge

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US measles surge continues, with 96% of cases among unvaccinated or unknown-status patients

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 4,852 measles cases in the country as of October 29, up 264 cases from its previous update. Nationwide, hospitalizations linked to measles this year stood at 511 —representing 11 percent of all reported cases r— according to the CDC People aged 5–19 years accounted for 2,010 cases, followed by 1,996 cases among adults aged 20 and older and 812 cases in children under 5. The vast majority of infections were among individ

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2026-10-30 22:53 UTCarabnews.com
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Libya's NOC says armed group shuts off pipeline linking Hamada oilfield and Zawiya refinery

TRIPOLI: Libya's National Oil Corporation said an armed group shut a ​valve on Friday on the main Hamada crude oil pipeline that links the Hamada field to the country's largest refinery, Zawiya, halting flows. The closure marks the second time this ‌month that ‌oil flows to ​Zawiya ‌have ⁠been ​halted by ⁠an armed group, underscoring the recurring disruptions that Libya's oil sector faces. "The NOC warned that a continued closure would inevitably result in the loss of ⁠approximately 15,000 ba

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2026-10-30 22:41 UTCarabnews.com
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Russia discussing floating nuclear power stations for four African states

MOSCOW: Russia’s atomic power agency said Friday it was in advanced talks with four African nations about building floating nuclear power stations to help overcome power shortages. Alexey Likhachev, director general of the Rosatom state agency said talks were being held with Egypt, Namibia, Tanzania and Togo on the ambitious scheme. Several country are developing floating nuclear reactor technology, but Russia is the only country to operate a plant in its isolated Chukotka region. This was o

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2026-10-30 22:37 UTCarabnews.com
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Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,000

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in Democratic ​Republic of Congo has surpassed 5,000, government data showed on Friday, as authorities had yet to find a way to control the country’s deadliest Ebola epidemic on record. There are no ‌approved treatments ‌or vaccines to ​combat ‌the rare ⁠Bundibugyo ​species, which ⁠is behind the outbreak in the Central African country. It has infected more than 10,000 people since it was declared in May. Delayed detection, conflict and strained ⁠health serv

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2026-10-30 21:41 UTCarabnews.com
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Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo

UNITED NATIONS: Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution Friday that would have supported Morocco’s demand for sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara and ended the UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission, which was charged with helping to prepare a referendum on the future of the mineral-rich territory. The UN Security Council then defeated a Russian-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the peacekeeping mission for a year. The 3-1 vote with 11 abstentions meant the United States didn’t have

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2026-10-30 21:07 UTCarabnews.com
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Russia vetos US-drafted resolution on Western Sahara

UNITED NATIONS: Russia imposed its veto to ​a US-drafted resolution that would scale back the military component of the UN ‌peacekeeping mission ‌in ​Western Sahara ‌and ⁠cement ​Morocco’s autonomy ⁠plan as the only basis for negotiating a political settlement to ⁠the half-century-old conflict. The vote ‌followed ‌an ​unusual ‌showdown among major ‌powers on a file long considered procedurally routine at ‌the Security Council, with Russia circulating a ⁠rival ⁠resolution on Friday that would h

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2026-10-30 21:07 UTCarabnews.com
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Russia vetoes US-drafted resolution on Western Sahara

UNITED NATIONS: Russia imposed its veto to ​a US-drafted resolution that would scale back the military component of the UN ‌peacekeeping mission ‌in ​Western Sahara ‌and ⁠cement ​Morocco’s autonomy ⁠plan as the only basis for negotiating a political settlement to ⁠the half-century-old conflict. The vote ‌followed ‌an ​unusual ‌showdown among major ‌powers on a file long considered procedurally routine at ‌the Security Council, with Russia circulating a ⁠rival ⁠resolution on Friday that would hav

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2026-10-30 21:07 UTCarabnews.com
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Adventure trek

Navigate caves, narrow passages, and towering canyon walls at The Twisted Maze. This eight- to 10-hour adventure involves hiking, swimming, scrambling, and rope-assisted canyoning for experienced explorers. For more details, visit experiencealula.com.

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2026-10-30 20:38 UTCarabnews.com
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Boxing

Canelo Alvarez will take on undefeated super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Oct. 31 at the “Mexico vs. The World" event, held at The Venue. For tickets, visit platinumlist.net.

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2026-10-30 20:36 UTCarabnews.com
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Water sports

Enjoy a one-hour kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding session at JYC Marina, with beginner tips from the JYC Academy. For booking details, visit webook.com .

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2026-10-30 20:35 UTCarabnews.com
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Horror night

"The Nights of Horror" at Games Avenue features spooky drinks, a DJ and a best costume contest. For more information, visit taif.platinumlist.net.

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2026-10-30 20:35 UTCarabnews.com
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SAB, Playbook join forces to empower female entrepreneurs with fintech

Saudi Awwal Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with Playbook to advance collaboration in women’s entrepreneurship, knowledge sharing and financial services innovation. The MoU was signed on Sept. 29 during the Women Shaping Wealth Summit in Riyadh, organized by Playbook in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment through Invest Saudi, with SAB participating as a knowledge partner. The summit brought together more than 3,000 investors, entrepreneurs and business

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2026-10-30 19:59 UTCarabnews.com
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CPJ condemns detention of journalists after settler attack in West Bank

AMMAN: The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the detention of two reporters by Israeli police after they were allegedly assaulted by Israeli settlers while working near Umm Al-Khair in the occupied West Bank. Russian-Israeli journalist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, known professionally as Andrey X, and US journalist Jasper Nathaniel were taken into custody following the incident on Wednesday, alongside freelance journalist Adele Shoko, the CPJ said on Thursday. Shoko reported that settlers

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2026-10-30 19:56 UTCarabnews.com