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- 1Saudi Arabia refuses to rule out nuclear weapons●Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons: report
Saudi Arabia has declined to rule out acquiring nuclear weapons, according to a new report picked up by outlets including The New Arab and Fox News. The kingdom has long hinted it could pursue nuclear capability if regional rival Iran obtains a bomb, and the latest comments add to concerns about proliferation in the Middle East as tensions over Iran's nuclear programme continue.
- 2Saudi Arabia Weighs Developing Nuclear Weapon, US Officials Say▼Report: Saudi Arabia Mulls Developing Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Officials Say
A new report citing US officials says Saudi Arabia is weighing the development of a nuclear weapon. The claim, published by Haaretz, would mark a major shift for the kingdom, which has long pushed for civilian nuclear capabilities amid regional rivalry with Iran. US officials' comments on the matter are drawing close attention given the strategic ties between Washington and Riyadh.
- 3Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons●Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/saudi-arabia-nuc
Saudi Arabia has signaled it may be open to developing nuclear weapons, according to a New York Times report on US-Saudi politics. The statement marks a notable shift in the kingdom's public stance on nuclear armament, a topic long tied to regional rivalry with Iran and to negotiations over civilian nuclear cooperation and security guarantees with Washington.
- 4Report: Ex-guard of Hamas chief plotted attacks on UK Jews after asylum●Hamas chief’s ex-guard got asylum in UK, then hatched terror plot against Jews – report
A former bodyguard of a Hamas leader was granted asylum in the United Kingdom and then took part in planning a terrorist attack against Jewish targets there, according to a report. The case is drawing attention to Britain's asylum vetting procedures and how someone with close ties to Hamas was able to enter and remain in the country.
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An ancient Egyptian fortress is offering new insight into military life during the New Kingdom period. Findings from the site shed light on how soldiers lived and how Egypt organized its defenses at the height of its imperial power. The discovery is drawing attention from archaeology enthusiasts and historians interested in Egypt's military history.
- 6Landmark Genome Study Traces Bats' 65-Million-Year Origins●Landmark Genome Study Unmasks the 65-Million-Year Origins of Bats | Newswise
A major genome study claims to reveal the evolutionary origins of bats, dating their emergence to roughly 65 million years ago. By analyzing genomic data, researchers say the work clarifies how bats diverged from other mammals and developed traits such as flight and echolocation, offering new insight into one of the most distinctive orders in the animal kingdom.
- 7Saudi desalination investment opens door for water technologies●Saudi Arabia’s Water Market: Desalination Investment Creates Opportunities for New Technologies- Spherical Insights Analysis
Saudi Arabia is expanding investment in desalination as it seeks to secure fresh water supplies for a growing population and economy, according to market analysis. The push is creating opportunities for companies developing new water treatment and desalination technologies, as the Kingdom positions itself as one of the world's largest desalination markets amid broader economic diversification plans.