Pakistan, Egypt condemn Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirm support for Kingdom’s security

Pakistan’s largest contemporary art event canceled as regional wars affected funding— organizer

• Fifth edition of Karachi Biennale, a two-week long event, was scheduled to be held from Jan. 16-31
• Regional wars squeezed funding for art event in Europe and Pakistan, says Karachi Biennale Trust chair

By Sibte Hassan · 18 October 2026

Saudi Water Authority wins five international awards for water and energy innovation

By Arab News · 19 October 2026

Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s tight election

• Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary election on October 27, boosting Netanyahu's re-election campaign
• The endorsement comes in the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attack, which opposition politicians accuse Netanyahu of mishandling

By AFP · 19 October 2026

Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day

• Violent clashes have resulted in injuries to 272 individuals, including 169 police officers, since protests began on Tuesday.
• Despite the unrest, Prime Minister Rama denied any intention to resign, attributing the protests to external influences.

By AFP · 19 October 2026

KAPSARC reinforces Saudi role in global energy dialogue

• Over 20 experts contribute policy insights at WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh

By Arab News · 18 October 2026

Three Saudi women to compete in Billie Jean King Cup

• Yara Al-Hogbani, Lara Bukhari and Maissane Ben Hassine represent the Kingdom in Vietnam from Oct. 21-24.

By Ali Khaled · 18 October 2026