Three Pakistanis among five killed by pirates before Puntland frees hijacked tanker, police say

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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

Syria arrests alleged Hezbollah cell in Daraa over planned rocket attacks

• Security forces detain 3 men accused of preparing rockets launchers ‘with the aim of carrying out attacks to destabilize security and stability’
• Authorities said investigations were continuing and the suspects would be referred to the judiciary, but did not specify the intended targets

By Arab News · 30 September 2026

Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism amid concerns over his criticism of Israel

• The plan announced Tuesday amounts to the mayor’s most forceful attempt to address concerns over antisemitism, with Mamdani promising to “build a city where Jewish New Yorkers are not only safe but celebrated”

By AP · 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

Berlin Marathon winner Tigst Assefa 'completely destroyed' her Achilles chasing world record

• Tigst Assefa suffers a ruptured Achilles tendon during Berlin Marathon
• She aimed to beat the world record but fell short by 68 seconds

By Arab News Pakistan · 29 September 2026