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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

Israeli arms firms participate in Morocco air show for first time

Eight Israeli arms firms, including IAI, Elbit Systems, and Rafael, are participating for the first time in the Marrakech Air Show in Morocco from October 7-10. This unprecedented presence highlights deepening military cooperation and Morocco's strategy to build defense industry sovereignty, with Israeli firms already shifting production to the kingdom.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat

Oil prices surged 5% to $105.3 a barrel on Thursday due to escalating Middle East tensions and a US hurricane threat impacting Gulf of Mexico production. Reports of potential US strikes against Iran and Shell/Chevron shutting down production ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias fueled fears of supply disruptions and rising inflation, causing global bond and stock markets to decline.

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Al Jazeera

center13d ago

The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war

Tanker captains are reportedly earning base salaries of $100,000 plus a $50,000 bonus per voyage through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened risks. Shipping traffic through the strait has fallen to its lowest level since July, with vessels increasingly using alternative export routes or turning off transponders to avoid detection.

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Al Jazeera

center13d ago

Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 30 people

Russian forces attacked two buses in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, on Thursday, killing at least 30 people and wounding 18, according to local authorities who accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians. The attack, which Ukrainian officials described as occurring at a bus stop and hitting the buses with a glide bomb, occurred near the front lines in a city that remains a key Ukrainian logistics hub.

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

How Gulf states are refinancing sovereign wealth funds as Iran war hits revenues

Since January, four Gulf states have restructured their sovereign wealth funds, presenting these changes as institutional maturity while facing fiscal pressure from ongoing geopolitical turmoil and the Iran war. These moves accelerate a trend of cutting spending and seeking narrower revenue streams, exemplified by Kuwait's pipeline joint venture and Saudi Arabia's significant bond sales to cover budget deficits.

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

Iranian press review: 80m barrels behind oil minister’s resignation

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned on Sunday, reportedly due to tensions surrounding the sale of 80 million barrels of oil by IRGC-linked brokers at discounted prices. Parliament is investigating oil sales contracts, with some arrangements to China reportedly unknown even to the minister, creating uncertainty over oil revenues amid sanctions.

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

Israel’s embrace of Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik threatens Bosnia and the wider Balkans

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulated Serbian nationalist Milorad Dodik and his ally Zeljka Cvijanovic following their bloc's electoral success in Bosnia and Herzegovina's weekend elections. Saar's endorsement of Dodik, who seeks Republika Srpska's secession from Bosnia, has inflamed regional tensions and threatens the wider Balkans.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike Gazprom oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,400 km from border

Ukraine's defence forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining complex in Russia's Bashkortostan on October 8, approximately 1,400 km from the Ukrainian border. A fire broke out at the facility, which the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated supplies the Russian military, though the extent of damage remains unspecified.

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

UK says Israel has no legal authority to close Jerusalem consulate

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband stated that the UK does not recognize Israel's legal authority to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, a presence that has existed for nearly 200 years. The UK will rename the premises a "UK mission" and negotiate its future operations with Israel, foregoing reciprocal action during discussions.

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The Guardian Europe

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Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds

Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UKBrexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget and other “shocks” over the last 10 years have led to a serious and lasting deterioration in the UK population’s mental health, research has found. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the first and second Covid lockdowns also triggered big rises in psychological distress, as measured by the number of people with depression and anxiety.

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The Guardian Africa

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‘Someone else will do it for less’: refugees in Kenya are powering tech for dwindling pay

Refugees in Kenya's Kakuma camp are performing low-paid digital tasks for AI companies, often without guaranteed wages or clear client information. These workers, including Grace who used ChatGPT for research, are increasingly accepting potential 'rewards' over fixed pay, benefiting tech firms while facing precarious employment conditions and opaque payment structures.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

South Korea recalls its ambassador to Ukraine amid dispute over North Korean POWs

South Korea recalled its ambassador to Ukraine on October 8 following a dispute over Kyiv's disclosure of information regarding the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. The South Korean Foreign Ministry stated the recall is a diplomatic protest, not a closure of the embassy, and expressed hope for resolving outstanding issues with Ukraine.

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The Guardian Africa

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Bullet and blast injuries … and a constant need for blood: inside South Sudan’s overwhelmed trauma wards

By 11am on a recent Thursday, Dr. Slobodan Mirosavljev had already treated two critically wounded patients at Juba military hospital, which is overwhelmed by weapon-wounded victims from renewed fighting between the SSPDF and SPLM-IO. The conflict has intensified, straining South Sudan's fragile health system and increasing demand for surgical care amid ongoing political tensions and displacement.

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Al Jazeera

center13d ago

Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi

In September 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited India, signing a trade deal and visiting investment hubs, despite international condemnation for advocating Palestinian ethnic cleansing. This visit, occurring during Israel's war on Gaza, signifies India's accelerated embrace of Israel under Prime Minister Modi, contrasting with historical Indian support for Palestine and global distancing from Netanyahu's government.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

Rubio says diplomatic negotiations to end war in Ukraine are "proving elusive"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that diplomatic negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war are "proving elusive" due to Russia's demand for full control of Donbas, which Ukraine rejects. Rubio acknowledged the conflict is in a "strategic stalemate" and expressed concern about potential escalation, while the US remains prepared to facilitate a negotiated settlement.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

Slovakia sends military attaché back to Russia for first time in 4 years

Slovakia has resumed the exchange of military attachés with Russia for the first time in four years, sending two officers to Moscow and awaiting a Russian counterpart. This decision, criticized by the opposition as potentially benefiting Russia and enabling disinformation, follows Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's pledge to restore diplomatic and military ties.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones overnight, 126 aerial assets brought down

Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones, including 82 jet-powered models, on the night of October 7-8, launching from Russian territory and occupied Crimea. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting 126 of these aerial assets, with debris falling at four locations and hits recorded at seven.

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

I left Gaza, but my body is trapped in the horrors of war

Submitted by Reem Salim on Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:00 Ordinary sounds like the call to prayer, or the sight of an airplane overhead, still leave me tense and fearful Smoke and fire rise after an Israeli air strike on a house in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on 9 September 2026 (Bashar Taleb/AFP) On I left Gaza on 19 February 2024, but sometimes, it feels as though I am still trapped there. While I physically survived the war, its ghosts still haunt me through the memories spurred by cert

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Middle East Eye

center13d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump said that his special envoy Steve Witkoff is "doing very well" in discussions with Iran, but added that a deal with Tehran is not his preferred outcome. Trump also expressed that he expects the war on Iran to end soon, saying: "That war ends - it's going to be very soon.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center13d ago

Russia's winter campaign against energy infrastructure has begun. Will Kyiv be left without electricity, heating and water?

On the night of September 29-30, Russia began its winter campaign targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and surrounding regions with ballistic missiles and drones. Ukraine has implemented resilience plans for the heating season, including enhanced protection and distributed generation, though sources express doubt about the feasibility of all measures before winter.

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