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Trump breaks with Vance over FlyDubai terror attack as president blames Iran and VP pumps brakes
President Donald Trump has said he personally believes Iran was behind an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight, while Vice President JD Vance says he has seen no conclusive evidence. Their differing assessments matter because the investigation is ongoing and the administration has not officially established who was responsible. The Boeing 737 MAX was carrying…
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Israel prepared to intercept Flydubai jet after alleged hijacking attempt
Israel confirmed it was prepared to shoot down a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after its Omani co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency axe in an alleged attempted hijacking. The co-pilot, reportedly named Hamam al-Hammami, was believed to be a radicalised extremist who intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport…
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Saudi aircraft support Yemen government offensive against Houthi-held territory
Yemen’s government has launched an offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis, with support from Saudi-led coalition air strikes. The campaign matters beyond Yemen because recent Houthi advances near the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab shipping route, alongside disruption to Saudi oil infrastructure, have added pressure to energy supplies during the wider Middle East…
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Iran’s oil minister quits amid inflation and falling oil revenues
Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned as the country faces soaring inflation, a shrinking economy and falling oil receipts. The departure also comes amid allegations that intermediaries handling overseas oil sales owe the state billions, raising questions about oversight and public confidence. President Masoud Pezeshkian said he accepted Paknejad’s resignation, which was given for…
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Man jailed for life after armed attempt to enter Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old Kuwait-born failed asylum seeker, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years after attempting to breach London’s Israeli embassy armed with two 4-inch knives on 28 April 2025. He was stopped by armed diplomatic protection officers as he scaled an 8ft metal fence outside the embassy in…
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Saudi Aramco boss admits global oil stockpiles are ‘scarily thin’ amid mounting chaos in Middle East
Saudi Aramco’s chief executive has warned that global oil stockpiles are dangerously depleted, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched fresh attacks on Saudi oil facilities and disrupted the East-West pipeline carrying crude to export terminals. The attacks and continued Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are compounding global supply concerns at a time when reserves…
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Zack Polanski allies desperately try to save him as he faces Holborn by-election defeat and coup after Greens’ ‘anti-Semitic’ conference meltdown
Green Party members have passed a controversial motion declaring Zionism equivalent to racism at their annual conference, sparking a major anti-Semitism row. Party leader Zack Polanski is facing intense scrutiny and potential leadership challenges, with allies scrambling to defend him amid calls for resignation. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim…
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Probation Union Warns Over Labour Scheme; Prince Andrew Faces Judicial Review Hearing
Labour’s early release scheme faces warnings of existential risk, while Prince Andrew faces judicial review over search warrants. Overseas, a co-pilot attacks a captain in Flydubai flight and Barcelona crushes Real Madrid 7-0 in women’s football.
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Ireland staff member claims Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee – as Israeli government make ‘Nazi Germany’ comparison after Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake hands
Ireland’s fitness coach Damien Doyle alleged an Israeli player spat at him during a half-time tunnel incident in a UEFA Nations League match that ended 1-1 in Serbia. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson suggested the incident was designed to provoke his team but credited his players for maintaining discipline and avoiding escalation. The confrontation occurred amid…
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MBC Studios Sets November 19 Release For Landmark Production ‘Traveller’s Hell’
MBC Studios will release the psychological thriller *Traveller’s Hell* in Saudi cinemas on 19 November. The film is a milestone in the studio’s partnership with Saudi author Osamah Almuslim and marks the feature debut of director Hana Alomair. Adapted from Almuslim’s best-selling novel, the film was shot across Saudi Arabia and stars Adwa Bader, Basil…