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Finland, the world's happiest nation, faces a glum winter

Finland, despite being ranked the world's happiest nation, faces a severe winter marked by its toughest austerity budget in years due to a national debt nearing 90.3% of GDP. This fiscal challenge, exacerbated by increased defense spending after joining NATO and higher energy costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, necessitates significant cuts to public services and pensions ahead of the April elections.

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Finland: The world's happiest country has a debt problem it can no longer ignore

Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's pile of debt is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden.

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Middle East Eye

center12d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that its forces have been carrying out nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz targeting what it considers as violating vessels. "The IRGC Navy has had complete and absolute surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz from the first day of the war," Ali Mohammadi told the Fars news agency, adding that its troops can "impose its will"

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October 7th never ended for Gaza, Palestinian journalist says

Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Mushtaha said October 7th is not an anniversary because its aftermath never ended for Gaza. Mushtaha told MEE’s Mathilda Mallinson how the conditions in the besieged enclave continue to worsen, as Israeli forces occupy more of the land, continue strikes across the territory and restrict the entry of vital aid.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections

United States President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing productive discussions. Oil prices dropped following Trump's comments, which analysts suggest may aim to ease supply concerns, while Iran reviews a US response regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian lawmaker says Tehran not seeking production of nuclear weapons

Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi told NourNews that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons and pursues its nuclear program within the Non-Proliferation Treaty, responding to US Vice President JD Vance's remarks. Boroujerdi stated that Iran's enrichment activities are unrelated to the US and urged Washington to fulfill its own nuclear arms reduction obligations, while Vance indicated the US requires concrete Iranian concessions on enrichment capacity for an agreement.

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Ukraine's defence forces repel over 200 Russian assaults in past 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian defense forces repelled 211 Russian assaults, with the majority occurring on the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk fronts. Russian forces also conducted 30 strikes in the North Slobozhanshchyna front and Kursk Oblast, while Ukrainian air defense and artillery targeted four Russian personnel clusters and other military assets.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Emergency power outages begin across Ukraine

Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state electricity operator, introduced emergency power outages across certain regions on October 9 due to a difficult grid situation following Russian attacks. The previously published hourly power cut schedules are suspended in affected areas as engineers work to stabilize the supply, with consumers urged to conserve electricity.

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Putin celebrates birthday with former German chancellor Schröder

Russian leader Vladimir Putin celebrated his 74th birthday in Moscow with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who reportedly arrived to meet with the Globus supermarket chain management. Schröder's appointment to the supervisory board of Hyperglobus, which operates Globus hypermarkets in Russia, has drawn criticism in Germany as a potential betrayal of Europe.

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Al Jazeera

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Photos: Gaza before and after – a city transformed by war

Since October 2023, over 80 percent of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed, transforming neighborhoods into rubble and wiping out infrastructure, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. The ongoing conflict has also damaged or destroyed 164 cultural sites, including historic mosques, markets, and churches, altering familiar landmarks and the urban landscape.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center12d ago

Ukraine's air defence downs 114 Russian drones, most of them jet-powered

Ukraine's air defence forces destroyed or jammed 114 Russian drones, including 77 jet-powered Shaheds, launched from multiple Russian cities and occupied territories on the night of October 8-9. The ongoing attack involved aircraft, missile units, and electronic warfare assets, with debris falling in at least seven locations across Ukraine.

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center12d ago

Witkoff and Kushner discuss latest US peace proposals for Ukraine with Trump – Axios

US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner presented updated peace proposals for Ukraine to President Trump, including a partial ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure and grain shipments. The proposals aim to secure security guarantees and a post-war reconstruction plan ahead of upcoming talks with Ukrainian and European negotiators in Miami.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center12d ago

Axios: Trump's envoys may visit Moscow with "new ideas" for peace

Former US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, may visit Moscow in late October following meetings with Ukrainian and European officials on October 9. The envoys are expected to present "new ideas and proposals" aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Russia-Ukraine war, building on earlier talks in September.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center12d ago

Russia loses 1,710 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,710 soldiers over the past day, bringing its total personnel losses to 1,549,490 since the invasion began. The update also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and aircraft, with figures still undergoing confirmation.

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Middle East Eye

center12d ago

Trump rules out new attack on Iran until after midterms as oil prices spike

US President Donald Trump stated on October 7, 2026, that new attacks on Iran would not occur until after the November 3rd midterm elections, following reports of potential Pentagon escalation. Trump cited ongoing productive discussions with Iran, indicating a pause in military action ahead of the US elections.

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Middle East Eye

center12d ago

'Global Day of Action' for Palestine will see mass protests in dozens of countries this weekend

Over 200 organizations across 60 countries are set to participate in a synchronized 'Global Day of Action' for Palestine on Saturday, according to the Global Alliance for Palestine. The coordinated protests aim to move beyond symbolic demonstrations toward direct civil intervention to halt perceived Israeli complicity and demand accountability for alleged war crimes and genocide.

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Middle East Eye

center12d ago

Israeli forces kill at least seven Palestinians in separate attacks across Gaza

Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians, including a child, in separate strikes across Gaza on Thursday, with incidents reported in Gaza City, al-Sudaniya, al-Mawasi, Bani Suheila, and northeastern Khan Younis. Gaza's civil defence stated that these attacks occurred throughout the day, contributing to the ongoing conflict and casualty figures.

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Middle East Eye

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Huckabee top aide modified and suppressed US embassy reporting critical of Israel: Report

A top aide to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, David Milstein, has allegedly altered or suppressed embassy reporting critical of Israeli activities in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. This intervention, detailed in a New York Times investigation citing US officials and internal documents, has raised concerns among embassy staff and Washington officials about the distortion of information reaching the US government.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?

Ethiopian federal forces entered Mekelle after Tigrayan rebel groups withdrew, effectively ending the 2022 Pretoria ceasefire and raising concerns of renewed regional conflict. The TPLF pledged to continue fighting, while reports of Eritrean troops entering northern Tigray and Ethiopia's pursuit of Red Sea access have heightened regional tensions among Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia.

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Al Jazeera

center12d ago

Israel kills or wounds Palestinian every 90 minutes in Gaza since ceasefire

Since the October ceasefire, Israel has killed or wounded a Palestinian in Gaza every 90 minutes on average, with at least 1,454 killed and over 5,000 wounded, according to Islamic Relief. The charity reported that Israeli forces continue to target displacement camps and crowded areas, exacerbating dire humanitarian conditions and urging international action to protect civilians.

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