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Pakistan government says courts, not protests, must decide jailed ex-PM Khan’s release 

• Khan’s opposition party plans to march on Islamabad on Oct. 4 after postponing protest
• Law minister Tarar defends security measures that have disrupted travel around the capital

By Iqra Hussain · 29 September 2026

Saudi and Bulgarian defense ministers discuss military cooperation and regional security

By Arab News · 30 September 2026

Rival says Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ over warning of pre-vote attack

• Lapid requested an urgent security briefing from Netanyahu following the latter's video alert about threats ahead of the elections

By AFP · 30 September 2026

US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

• Republicans accused Democrats of using the issue for political gain during a time of conflict, particularly with Iran, urging continued support for Israel
• The vote's timing coincides with looming US midterm elections and an upcoming Israeli election, potentially impacting future US-Israel relations and military aid discussions

By Reuters · 30 September 2026

Saudi Arabia strengthens AI governance with unified risk framework 

• Saudi Arabia has launched a National AI Risk Management Framework to help government agencies and businesses manage risks associated with artificial intelligence.
• The framework, developed by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, provides a unified methodology for identifying, assessing, treating, and monitoring AI-related risks.

By NOUR ELSHAERI · 29 September 2026

Ruthless An retains Asian Games badminton crown as Kunlavut triumphs

• An Se-young became the first woman to win two consecutive Asian Games singles titles
• She defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the final with scores of 21-17, 21-9

By Arab News Pakistan · 30 September 2026