Bahrain Confirms October 31 Launch of Mandatory Health Insurance for Expatriate Residents and Clarifies Exempt Categories
Bahrain has officially confirmed that its National Health Insurance Programme for expatriate residents will begin on Saturday, October 31, 2026, marking a significant de…
17 October, 2026 3:35 PM GSTRead details
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Palestinian killed in Israeli drone strike in Gaza City, medics say
One Palestinian was killed and several others were injured after an Israeli drone strike hit the Tuffah neighbourhood in north-eastern Gaza City on Saturday morning, Pal…
17 October, 2026 12:57 PM GSTRead details
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Teacher and father stopped Oregon school shooter after four killed, police say
A teacher and the father of two Silver Rail Elementary School students stopped a 16-year-old gunman after he killed a teacher and three children in a special-needs class…
17 October, 2026 12:54 PM GSTRead details
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Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Meets Indian Foreign Minister to Discuss Trade and Investment
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss closer…
17 October, 2026 12:28 PM GSTRead details
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Ilhan Omar challenges legality of federal search of her home
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar is contesting the legality of a federal search of her Washington, DC-area home, with her attorneys demanding the return of property …
17 October, 2026 12:13 PM GSTRead details
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