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Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.
Could Israeli technology aid Saudi Arabia's struggles to stop Houthi missile attacks? - analysis
Can the new Haredi Public party change the rules on military service, women in politics?
Pegasus spyware scandal deepens as Poland questions Israeli tech, strengthens ties with Turkey
How do Israeli elections work? A guide to voting, Knesset seats, and coalitions - explainer
Israel uses a system called proportional representation, which helps explain its many political parties, complicated coalition negotiations, and frequent early elections.
Christian tourists buy West Bank settlement goods in protest of European trade restrictions
ICEJ visitors turned purchases into a show of solidarity as Ireland and the Netherlands enforce new restrictions, and Norway weighs a broader trade ban.
Pakistani physics gold medalist’s death sparks fraud investigation over fake US scholarship
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a thorough investigation, describing Ejaz’s death as “extremely tragic."
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria leading options for Abraham Accords expansion, CSA report assesses
CSA released its “Abraham Accords Expansion Opportunities: Middle East Analysis” report on October 8, assessing nine Muslim-majority countries without formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
Trump administration launches investigation into US universities over J-1 visa allegations
The investigation is being conducted by the Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General, which has issued subpoenas seeking information about visa practices and foreign funding.
Hegesth plan to publicly livestream Nidal Hasan execution draws bipartisan, UN condemnation
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Hegseth told Jack Posobiec.
Russia, China block US push to expand Sudan arms embargo nationwide at UN
The US wants the embargo extended to all of Sudan, covering both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting since April 2023.
Ethiopian-Eritrean fighting raises fears of wider war as Egypt builds Red Sea alliance - analysis
Drone strikes in northern Ethiopia, competing claims over Red Sea access, and a new four-country diplomatic alignment threaten to deepen instability across the Horn of Africa.
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran's October surprise, US-China tensions, and AI
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
