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Saudi Gazette

October 2026

Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ sows confusion as Russia strikes Ukraine power plants

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,
Johann Wadephulgerman Foreign Minister
Europe needs stability and that means that we are very clearly continuing to stay by the side of Ukraine and its government,
Emmanuel Macronfrench President
Currently, Russia continues to refuse that, by lately intensifying further its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections,

Trump weighs firing US envoy to Greece after reports of misconduct

Marco Rubiosecretary of State
Our ambassador has been a strong ambassador here.”
Let’s see what the truth is. And obviously, if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it,
Of course I don’t like anybody selling access to another government official, certainly a high-level government official,

India’s ‘cockroach’ leaders vow to press on with protests against voter list manipulation

Phones in hand, the youth have documented the harsh treatment, down to the dirty condition of the police stations they were held in

Modi, as PM, is an embarrassment to India,
Gyan Prakashindian historian
The old playbook has become old, it’s tired, it doesn’t work,
Covering events of public interest is not a crime,
Joymalya Bagchijustice
Detention shall only be after following a legal procedure,
Gyanesh Kumarchief Election Commissioner
We urge people to come out and carry out peaceful protests,
We will not back down,

Several missing in Nepal as flash floods sweep away houses

Pema Gyamtshosince then he has been the Director General of International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (|ICIMOD)
While response efforts must remain the immediate priority, understanding what triggered this flood, will be critical for reducing future risks and strengthening resilience,
Dharam Raj UpretynDRRMA Chief Executive
What we know is that a dry landslide had blocked the river and then it burst to cause the flood

R4 Group States reaffirm full support to Saudi Arabia to repel Houthi attacks

These attacks include the heinous attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure and facilities, which constitute a blatant violation of international law

Health minister visits Riyadh hospitals to reassure health of those injured in airport attack

Shehbaz Sharifprime Minister
I am deeply saddened to learn that six Pakistani nationals got injured as a result of Houthis attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. I pray for their speedy recovery. Our Embassy in Riyadh is in close contact with the Saudi authorities and is extending all possible assistance to the affected families,
We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains,

Zelenskyy offers to hold Ukraine elections if Putin agrees to 60-day ceasefire

Donald Trumppresident
I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,
It is possible to stop strikes on energy infrastructure as early as today, but (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not want to do so,
First of all, with all respect to President Trump, it's up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader,
Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident
Because it's more difficult to stop Putin than to pressure others. Because it's more simple to speak about the prices and connect it with Ukraine,
In any case, we will defend ourselves because otherwise, we will lose our lives and homes, our freedom, independence, and Ukraine. We can’t lose it,

Yemen government approves draft law designating Houthis as terrorist organization

The Cabinet approved the draft law following a presentation by the minister of legal affairs and directed the relevant authorities to complete the constitutional and legal procedures necessary for its ratification

Saudi minister: Riyadh ‘capital of energy security’

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman declared Riyadh the “capital of energy security,” reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to maintaining reliable energy supplies and fulfilling its obligations to global markets under all circumstances

I am proud to say that this country, and the city of Riyadh, is the capital of energy security,

Saudi Embassy in UK urges citizens hit by flight disruptions to contact mission

The embassy’s advisory came after the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following the deadly attack, which killed 12 and injured 309 people, on Saturday