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الْأُمَمُ الْمُتَّحِدَةُ تَدْعُو إِلَى وَقْفِ هَجَمَاتِ الْمُسَيَّرَاتِ فِي السُّودَانِ
A UN official warned that Sudan’s conflict and humanitarian crisis were worsening. She urged the warring parties to stop using drones or strictly regulate them to help protect civilians.
مِصْرُ تَطْلُبُ تَفْوِيضًا لِدَعْمِ السُّعُودِيَّةِ إِذَا طَلَبَتْ ذٰلِكَ
Egypt’s president called for parliament to authorize possible defensive support for Saudi Arabia if Riyadh requests it. Parliament scheduled a session for October 18 to discuss the request.
أُوكْرَانِيَا تَقُولُ إِنَّهَا سَتَسْتَأْنِفُ ضَرْبَاتِهَا عَلَى مَصَافِي النَّفْطِ الرُّوسِيَّةِ
Ukraine said it would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a short pause. A Ukrainian drone attack also caused a fire at a refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region.
بَدَأَ الْبَابَا لِيُو الرَّابِعَ عَشَرَ الْمَشْيَ بَعْدَ جِرَاحَةٍ فِي رِئَتِهِ
Pope Leo XIV began walking and eating normally after surgery on his right lung. Doctors said his early recovery was proceeding as expected.
الإِمَارَاتُ تَحْظُرُ مُضَادًّا حَيَوِيًّا لِلْحَيَوَانَاتِ
The UAE will prohibit veterinary products containing ciprofloxacin from November 1, 2026. The decision aims to limit antimicrobial resistance and protect the effectiveness of medicines used to treat people.
مَقْتَلُ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ خَمْسِينَ مُتَدَرِّبًا فِي هُجُومٍ بِشَبْوَةَ
Yemeni authorities said a missile attack on a security training center in Shabwa killed more than 53 recruits and injured over 200. They described the casualty figures as preliminary and said medical care and family support were being arranged.
جَامِعَةٌ سُعُودِيَّةٌ تُسَجِّلُ بَرَاءَةَ اخْتِرَاعٍ لِنِظَامٍ ذَكِيٍّ
Umm Al-Qura University announced a U.S.-registered patent for a system that can reorganize knowledge for different tasks. The university described possible uses in healthcare and finance; practical deployment was not established in the announcement.
رُوبُوتٌ مَائِيٌّ يَتَحَرَّكُ فِي ثَلَاثَةِ اتِّجَاهَاتٍ بِمُحَرِّكَيْنِ
Researchers developed an experimental soft underwater robot inspired by feather stars. It can move in three dimensions using only two actuators, and may eventually support underwater exploration and monitoring.
مَعْرِضُ كِتَابٍ فِي بَيْرُوتَ يَسْتَقْبِلُ آلَافَ الطُّلَّابِ
Organizers said nearly 14,000 students had visited the 67th Beirut Arab International Book Fair by October 16. The program includes book events, activities for children, and participants from Lebanon and other Arab countries.
مَتْحَفٌ جَدِيدٌ فِي فَاسَ يَعْرِضُ تَارِيخَ الْيَهُودِ فِي الْمَغْرِبِ
A new museum in Fez explores Jewish life and history in Morocco. Its collection includes religious and everyday objects, books, manuscripts, clothing, and art.
مَرْيَمُ بِشَارَاتُ تَحْتَفِظُ بِذَهَبِيَّةِ الْعَالَمِ فِي الْكَرَاتِيهِ
Palestinian karate athlete Maryam Bsharat won gold in Poland, defeating Spain’s Noa López González in the under-66 kg final and retaining her world title.
مُوَظَّفٌ سُعُودِيٌّ يُسَاعِدُ مُسَافِرِينَ بَعْدَ إِصَابَتِهِ فِي مَطَارِ الرِّيَاضِ
Airport employee Sultan Al-Harbi helped passengers reach safety after Riyadh airport was struck on October 10, 2026. Despite a leg injury, he continued helping before going to hospital.
فَرِيقُ دُبَيٍّ يَفُوزُ عَلَى مِيلَانُو فِي الدَّوْرِيِّ الأُورُوبِّيِّ
Dubai Basketball beat Olimpia Milano 101–97 on October 15, 2026, earning its second away win of the week. Dwayne Bacon scored 29 points.
الْعَرَبِيُّ يَفُوزُ عَلَى الشَّحَانِيَّةِ بِسِتَّةِ أَهْدَافٍ
Al Arabi beat Al Shahaniya 6–0 in Doha on October 16. The win gave Al Arabi 12 points and moved the club temporarily into third place.