Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over indecent acts, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia says it has executed 2 Bangladeshi nationals over “indecent acts” inside a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh said that it hadn't been informed of the executions beforehand. Meanwhile, Israeli police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with a wave of settler violence, including against a U. S. journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. Here's the latest news from the Middle East on Monday. Read our full coverage here. Saudi Arabia executes 2 has...
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- Saudi Arabia executes 2 Bangladeshis over indecent acts, and other Mideast news
- Houthi rebels strike Yemens government forces with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53
- Barcelona grandmas dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves
- French prime minister calls for limited curfews to curb rioting and looting
- Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is no accident
- Former South African president denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases
- Capsizings cause the deaths of 12 migrants off Greek islands
- Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in biggest attack since new force began operations
- Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
- Rubio is in Uzbekistan to promote US ties and trade with Central Asia
- Israeli police arrest 10 following weekend attacks by settlers on journalist and diplomats
- Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united
- Hungarian journalists feel the pressure lifting after Orbns defeat
- Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other people
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
- Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
- Macron condemns those who sought to bring down the Republic after rioting mars nationwide protests
- Egypts top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
- Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu
- Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
- Airstrike kills at least 9 in rebel-held Yemen, and other Mideast news
- Criminal networks threaten the Amazon. Indigenous leaders want the UN to act
- Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peters Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
- Israel-Lebanon agreement shines light on long-lost Jewish community
- Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if hes keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
- Diplomats attacked in the occupied West Bank, and other Middle East developments
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
- Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
- Desperate civilians risk their lives along mined roads to escape from a Russian-held city
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
- Pakistani forces, Afghan Taliban exchange fire after militants attempt to infiltrate Pakistan
- Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
- How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum
- An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
- North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
- Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
- Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang
- Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling
- Canadian Prime Minister Carney and Alberta premier unite against separation ahead of referendum
- Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, and other Middle East developments
- Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
- Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leaders abduction and transfer to Syria
- Presidential adviser says Ukraine is in talks to lift speed limit on military satellite network
- Serbian populist leader Aleksandar Vucic returns to tragedy-hit Novi Sad for preelection rally
- Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life
- Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as a new report shows a spike in civilian casualties
- Israeli settlers torch cars and trees in West Bank villages, disrupting Palestinians olive harvest
- Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
- Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
- Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit
- IMF-World Bank meetings focus on global risks and potential benefits of AI
- Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATOs response
- Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexicos Pacific coast
- Pakistan orders school inspections as relatives say they warned of risks before deadly collapse
- Israels Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them
- Nepals devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors
- Prime Minister Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path
- Youths clash with police for a 3rd day in Albanias anti-government protests
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
- Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as system nears Mexicos coast with major storm expected
- 2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemens government in latest Houthi attack
- Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
- Drone strike and fire on ship in Romanian waters raise fears that war in Ukraine is spreading
- BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition in his own lawsuit against the channel
- At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
- Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory
- Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
- Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks
- Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
- Ex-leader of Northern Irelands largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse
- Questions swirl about popes future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures
- Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths
- School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50
- Rubio urges restraint over Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions as rights group reports civilians killed
- Israeli rights groups report a surge of Palestinian inmates being shot with rubber bullets
- New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
- Study says global warming did more than El Nio to turbocharge Hurricane Polo
- China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
- South Koreas benchmark Kospi index sinks more than 7% as tech sell-off deepens
- Brazils Senate approves a shorter workweek in major win for Lula ahead of runoff
- Pope Leo is eating, celebrating Mass and walking after cancer surgery, but trip is in question
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
- Mexican judge closes the case against immigration chief Francisco Garduo over 2023 Juarez fire
- Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leos hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis
- Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramcos headquarters, officials say
- Riots erupt in Albanias capital as students join anti-government movement
- Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
- Heavy rain and flooding in Istanbul forces closure of schools
- Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
- Yemens Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
- Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel
- Tokyo protests Russias arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
- Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. Its not that simple
- UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial
- Irish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and canceled medical appointments
- Chinas trade surplus nears record as pressure mounts from trading partners
- Fuel crisis hits Indonesias Bali, triggers long lines in gas stations for days
- The building housing Londons oldest restaurant has been donated to a conservation charity
- Ukrainian ex-army officers lawyers seek dismissal as Nord Stream pipeline blast trial opens
- IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
- A new bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late
- Cockroach movement leaders jailed for 5 days after scaling barricades at New Delhi protest
- Vietnam buries remains of 731 war dead nearly 6 decades after the Tet Offensive
- Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
- Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
- From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on
- Washington resident charged with conspiracy in Canada school shooting is ordered detained
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
- Jamaica begins receiving third-country deportees under controversial US agreement
- Saudi Ministry of Energy reports limited fire in building at Aramco compound targeted in attack
- US stocks edge back from their record following the first big batch of profit reports for the summer
- Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping, and other Middle East developments
- MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is not unique
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv
- Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains and disrupt refrigeration systems
- Greta Thunberg backs French high school protests over run-down schools
- Environmentalists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration
- Tensions flare over the EUs next long-term budget ahead of unpredictable elections in 2027
- Whos in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope
- Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says
- Poland blames Starlink sabotage on Russia
- IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but warns of risks from AI boom and debt
- A generation of angry young Indians takes to the streets to challenge Modi
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
- Trump says he is looking at firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
- Canadian Prime Minister Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nears
- Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
- The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trumps criticism of Zelenskyy
- Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
- Burnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks a Brexit reset
- Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
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