Militants kill 12 in northwest Pakistan checkpoint blast, two rescuers in follow-up attack

Karachi court acquits seven policemen in 2018 case that spotlighted extrajudicial killings

• Naqeebullah Mehsud’s killing in police shootout sparked nationwide protests
• Family’s appeal against acquittal of senior officer Rao Anwar remains pending

By Sibte Hassan · 26 September 2026

Saudi artists weigh AI’s role in music

By Arab News · 27 September 2026

Iraq says US agrees to continue cash dollar shipments

• The ​US ‌resumed some ‌dollar cash shipments to Iraq in July after ‌a months-long suspension, according ⁠to Iraqi ⁠officials, after Washington halted a shipment of about $500 million in April

By Reuters · 27 September 2026

Top officials among 17 killed in DR Congo air crash: ministry

• Victims included two of the country’s most senior military justice officials
• The small plane was carrying a delegation of military justice officials

By Arab News Pakistan · 27 September 2026

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Ceer vehicles launch puts Saudi EV market into new gear

• Ceer has launched its first electric vehicles, the Exobot sedan and SUV, marking a significant step for Saudi Arabia’s domestic automotive industry.
• Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the need for innovative design during the development of Ceer vehicles to differentiate them from existing global products.

By Rahaf Jambi · 25 September 2026

Gutsy Vollering wins cycling road race world title

• Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney took the silver medal
• Italian Elisa Longo Borghini finished third to claim the bronze medal

By Arab News Pakistan · 27 September 2026