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The Guardian Middle East

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Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM

Yemen's former Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed stated that the future of western security is at stake in the battle for Taiz, warning that its fall to Houthi rebels would cede control of the Bab al-Mandab strait. Saeed appealed for increased Western support, citing Houthi ambitions to control all of Yemen and expand Iranian influence, while admitting government troop coordination issues and a lack of preparedness for Houthi drone capabilities.

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Al Jazeera

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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan that Israel must stop and reverse the "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements. Wang emphasized the two-state solution as the correct path and called for immediate full access to Gaza to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.

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Al Jazeera

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Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite war

Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to help reintegrate the nation into ASEAN and discussed repatriating Myanmar nationals. This visit marks the fifth ASEAN nation to host Min Aung Hlaing since he became president, signaling a shift towards pragmatic engagement despite ongoing civil war and human rights concerns.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden on Thursday, with government sources reporting at least four killed and 10 wounded. This rare attack on the Al-Maashiq palace complex, which reportedly targeted a Saudi-led coalition command center, escalates fighting after a period of relative calm and complicates efforts to end the wider conflict.

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BBC Europe

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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that any US restriction on intelligence and satellite systems for Ukraine, potentially under a future Trump administration, would be a "major mistake" prolonging the conflict. Crosetto warned that perceived weakness from reduced US support would embolden Russia to continue its invasion, undermining peace efforts.

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Middle East Eye

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Hormuz controlled by US and allies, not Iran: Centcom chief

The Strait of Hormuz "is controlled by the United States and our regional partners, not Iran", the head of US Central Command (Centcom) has said. In a video statement, Centcom commander Brad Cooper said the US blockade of Iranian ports had imposed "a devastating cost" on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Middle East Eye

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Israeli fire kills at least three Palestinians across Gaza

Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday, with one man shot dead by a drone in northern Gaza, another killed in an air strike west of Gaza City, and a woman killed by troops west of Khan Younis. According to Gaza's health ministry, Israeli forces have killed over 1,500 Palestinians since the October 2025 ceasefire.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

EU leaders task European Commission with finding €70 billion for Ukraine in 2027

EU leaders have tasked the European Commission with preparing proposals to address Ukraine's estimated €70 billion budget shortfall for 2027. This decision follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to EU leaders on October 16, highlighting the need for additional financial assistance from international partners.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

Can diplomacy resolve longstanding Ethiopia-Eritrea differences?

The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Elon Musk proposed slowing Starlink in Ukraine to Trump – The Telegraph

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reportedly approached former US President Donald Trump with a proposal to limit Starlink services in Ukraine, which Trump allegedly agreed to. Musk later denied responsibility for restricting access, stating the US military and President ultimately decided on any limitations, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called the decision a mistake that would cause human losses.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days on the job

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was fired after five days on the job following media scrutiny over her credentials, specifically her failure to pass the bar exam. President Trump stated he advised Zacharia to reconsider the role due to the intense press backlash, a move analysts suggest could negatively impact Trump's image ahead of the midterm elections.

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Middle East Eye

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Prominent Israeli rabbi rules Jews may pick olives from Palestinian groves

Prominent Israeli rabbi Dov Lior ruled Friday that Jews may pick olives from Palestinian groves in the occupied West Bank, asserting it fulfills a religious duty and claims Jewish ownership of the land. This ruling contradicts other rabbis who deem it theft and occurs amidst a surge of settler attacks on Palestinian farmers and olive trees during the harvest season.

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The Guardian Europe

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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Ukrainian military's access to Starlink satellite internet has not been fully restored to previous speeds, with reports suggesting the throttling order originated from the White House. This development comes as Zelenskyy seeks further defense funding from EU leaders and faces criticism from former US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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Middle East Eye

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UK police assess Palestine Action post by security adviser’s wife

British police said on Friday they were assessing a social media post after the wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell appeared to express support for Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group which was banned as a "terrorist" organisation by the UK government in July 2025. Journalist and author Sarah Helm, who is married to Powell, responded on X to a post about the Irish novelist Sally Rooney, who this week announced her books would no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use

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Middle East Eye

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I survived Gaza's horrors. I watched NAZA to learn how Israeli soldiers live with it

Submitted by Ezzideen Shehab on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 16:54 The testimony of perpetrators sheds light on what was happening on the other side, as we frantically scrambled to stay alive Palestinian mourners gather in Gaza City after the recovery from the rubble of the unidentified remains of more than 100 people, on 30 September 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off I recently watched NAZA. I did not go to see the film to learn about what happened in Gaza.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Russia attacked Ukraine with 315 drones and 15 Banderol/Dan-T missiles on 16 October

On October 16, Russia launched 315 drones and 15 S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T missiles against Ukraine between 07:00 and 19:00. Ukrainian air defense reported downing 253 drones and nine missiles, though approximately 35 strike drones remained in the airspace as of 18:00.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Sweden allocates nearly €45m to Ukraine for energy support ahead of winter

Sweden announced a new aid package worth nearly €45 million to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure, reconstruction, and healthcare ahead of winter. This contribution aims to bolster Ukraine's resilience against Russian attacks on civilian energy facilities as the conflict continues.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Israeli settlers attack olive farmers and Washington Post journalist in West Bank

On Friday, masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive farmers and a Washington Post photographer in multiple West Bank villages, burning cars and trees and injuring at least 20 Palestinians and the journalist. The attacks, part of a surge in settler violence aimed at disrupting the olive harvest, have drawn condemnation and accusations of ethnic cleansing, with Israeli authorities stating the facts of the journalist's attack are unclear.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Russian General Staff announces start of massive strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, announced that Russian forces have commenced massive strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities. This follows earlier statements by Russia's Defence Ministry on August 30th regarding preparations for large-scale attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and recent power disruptions in Kyiv and eight other regions.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Outlook for Ukraine's energy this winter has worsened after latest Russian strikes

Russian strikes on Ukrainian thermal power plants have degraded winter energy scenarios, according to Ukrenergo Chairman Vitalii Zaichenko, though he stated the situation is not critical. The company reported that the October 14 attack was one of the most massive against its facilities, with electrical substations being primary targets, necessitating rapid restoration efforts.

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