Pakistan reaffirms Saudi defense commitment, urges expats to stay calm amid Houthi attacks

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Pakistan says attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘worrying’ for outlook

• Continued assaults on energy infrastructure in the region could delay economic recovery, according to finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb
• Pakistan is currently engaged in its 25th IMF program, receiving a recent $1.2 billion tranche as part of a larger $7 billion agreement over three years

By Arab News Pakistan · 17 October 2026

Riyadh, Diriyah schools extend remote learning for another week

By Arab News Pakistan · 18 October 2026

US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over ‘act of terror’ against American photographer

• Huckabee, a staunch ally of Israel who has nonetheless sharply criticized settler attacks against Americans, did not identify the culprits as settlers, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to sow doubt as to their identity
• Netanyahu, who wants to shore up his pro-settlement right-wing base ahead of close-fought October 27 elections, on Friday insisted that Palestinians or “far-left” activists may have been responsible

By AFP · 18 October 2026

Bangladesh is battling measles. It’s a ‘real warning’ to other nations

• Bangladesh reported 202,000 cases, 1,147 deaths 2026 so far
• Government promises to reach all children, WHO pledges support

By Reuters · 18 October 2026

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North Macedonia to open Riyadh embassy, eyes Saudi investment in energy and ICT

• Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski is focusing on collaboration in energy and ICT sectors between the two countries.
• Trade currently exists between North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia, but Mucunski aims to invigorate it by bringing together business communities.

By Arab News Pakistan · 15 October 2026

Gritty Tonga overwhelm England 30-12 at Rugby League World Cup

• The match featured four tries from Tonga and two from England
• Both teams have upcoming matches, with Tonga facing Lebanon and England playing France soon

By AFP · 17 October 2026