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Kindiki reveals how he survived bullets, bomb attacks while fighting bandits

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed how he narrowly escaped death several times while serving as Interior Cabinet Secretary, saying he was repeatedly exposed to bullets, landmines and armed…

  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki survived multiple bullet and bomb attacks while fighting bandits.
  • His convoy narrowly escaped a mine-laden road, but officers following suffered attacks.

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INS Udaygiri departs Colombo concluding formal visit

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri departed the Port of Colombo today, 11 September 2026, following the successful completion of a four day official visit.

  • Indian Naval Ship Udaygiri concludes formal visit to Colombo on 11 September 2026
  • Sri Lankan navy bids farewell to the ship following tradition
  • Collaboration on projects, beach cleanup, and tactical exercises strengthens alliance

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Officials discuss Gaza reconstruction at MEAD conference, current plans 'not progressing'

Figures presented at the conference showed that 1.2 million Palestinians had been displaced from their homes and 370,000 homes had been damaged or destroyed, including 70,000 that were damaged.

  • Four officials at MEAD conference discuss Gaza reconstruction.
  • Plan to rebuild Gaza involves disarming Hamas, but stalled due to mistrust.
  • Ambitious 10,000 Palestinian police officers deployment not progressing.

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Rybakina claims new world number one status

Elena Rybakina celebrated her status as new world number one by reaching the final of the US Open

  • Elena Rybakina becomes new world number one.
  • Rybakina beats Coco Gauff in US Open final.
  • Final opponent is top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

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European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030

According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025.

  • European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia set to grow 130% by 2030
  • Germany and Italy forecast more than tripling leisure visits to Saudi Arabia
  • Shift expected from Middle East to Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore increasing
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