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- 1Saudi Arabia refuses to rule out nuclear weaponsβSaudi 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 Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear WeaponsβSaudi 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.
- 3Report: Ex-guard of Hamas chief plotted attacks on UK Jews after asylumβHamas chiefβs ex-guard got asylum in UK, then hatched terror plot against Jews β 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.