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Middle East

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missile as Attacks Threaten Oil Facilities

Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward Riyadh on Wednesday, as renewed attacks on the kingdom’s capital and energy infrastructure raised concerns about regional security and oil supplies. According to the Saudi-led coalition, spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki confirmed that air defence forces had intercepted and destroyed the missile. Saudi […]

Canada

Canada Reportedly Pauses Black Hawk Helicopter Purchase Amid Trade Tensions With US

Canada’s reported decision to pause a planned purchase of American-made Black Hawk helicopters has brought renewed attention to the relationship between defence procurement and trade negotiations with the United States. According to reporting by CBC News and Radio-Canada, Ottawa has put on hold plans to acquire 16 Black Hawk helicopters, manufactured by U.S. defence company […]

Canada

Stelco Defends Ontario Layoffs as Ottawa Threatens Legal Action

Canadian steelmaker Stelco is moving ahead with plans to lay off hundreds of workers in Ontario despite warnings of possible legal action from the federal government, deepening a dispute over employment commitments made when the company was acquired by U.S.-based Cleveland-Cliffs in 2024. The company plans to cut up to 500 positions as it suspends […]

Europe

EU Establishes Three-Year Security Support Mission in Lebanon

BRUSSELS, October 12, 2026 — The European Union has established a new security support mission in Lebanon to strengthen the country’s military and internal security institutions, as uncertainty grows over the future of the United Nations peacekeeping presence in southern Lebanon. The decision, adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, creates the European Union Support […]

Middle East

Mecca Agreement Raises Questions About the Future of Middle East Security

A new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan could reshape regional cooperation, but its effectiveness will depend on whether political commitments translate into practical security arrangements. The defense agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in Mecca on August 7, 2026, has renewed debate over whether Middle Eastern powers can develop a […]

The coast of Djibouti, where migrants undertake dangerous sea crossings towards Yemen. Illustrative photo.
Africa

At Least 139 Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti while attempting to reach Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The disaster occurred during the night of October 8–9 near Guhere, north of the coastal town of Obock, along […]

United States of America

US Consumer Confidence Falls Near Record Lows Amid Inflation Concerns

Consumer sentiment in the United States fell for a third consecutive month in early October, approaching historic lows as rising energy prices and persistent inflation intensified financial pressure on American households. Preliminary figures from the University of Michigan showed its consumer sentiment index declining to 46.3 in October, reflecting growing concerns about the cost of […]

Analyses

Organized Crime, Terrorism and Artificial Intelligence: Interconnected Threats in a Rapidly Changing World

by Adam Saeed Investigative Journalist – Canada Arab Press To what extent have the boundaries between organized criminal networks and terrorist groups become less distinct than they were in previous decades? Are traditional counterterrorism tools still capable of confronting criminal cartels that have evolved into transnational networks, equipped with substantial financial resources, advanced technologies and […]

Analyses

Why the Strait of Hormuz Has Become a Global Strategic Test

By Noureddine Elbayar The Strait of Hormuz is more than a maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to international waters. It is a reminder that the global economy remains vulnerable to political and military decisions made in a relatively narrow geographical space. The current confrontation involving Iran and the United States has exposed a fundamental […]

Middle East

Iran Rejects US Response as Hormuz Reopening Negotiations Remain Stalled

Iran has described the latest United States response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as insufficient, underscoring the difficulties facing diplomatic efforts to end the regional conflict and restore normal shipping through one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on Sunday, […]

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