Dubai, Oct 17, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia executes five people on terrorism charges

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Saudi Arabia executed five people Saturday on terrorism charges, the ministry of interior said, bringing the total number of death sentences carried out this year to 188, according to an AFP tally based on official statements. The five Saudi nationals were convicted of "joining a foreign terrorist organisation", opening fire on security forces and "providing support" for "terrorist operations inside the kingdom". Their executions were carried out......

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 17, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia says intercepted drones over Riyadh, other regions

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