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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

Iran’s currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country’s economic stability

• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian media late on Monday that the “current focus is solely on the Strait of Hormuz,” the chokepoint of the war
• Araghchi said the Qatari intermediaries were expected to soon engage with the US side

By AP · 30 September 2026

US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations

• The court granted an emergency request by the Trump administration, suspending a lower court ruling on these deportations
• Critics argue that the previous ruling only required deportations to follow legal standards, not a full ban

By AFP · 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