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Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks

Saudi authorities said on Wednesday that three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital, Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-aligned Houthis took responsibility earlier for a flurry of attacks that included firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, as the conflict deepens with Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.

Iran
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Opinion: Why Hamas believed the status quo was more dangerous than its 7 October gamble
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Opinion: Why Hamas believed the status quo was more dangerous than its 7 October gamble

The events of 7 October cannot be understood outside the long history of Palestinian dispossession, occupation, siege and struggle. They cannot be examined seriously by beginning with the premise that Palestinians must justify their right to resist a system that has dispossessed them for generations.

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Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll

An overwhelming majority of Americans, 86 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, oppose the use of taxpayer dollars for election-related advertisements featuring President Trump. The administration stated the ads promote patriotism, but critics argue they are political propaganda, with the White House confirming only future ads will be privately funded.

United States
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Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right13d ago

Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry

Iranian authorities have intensified crackdowns on cafes and theaters, threatening closures for allowing women without mandatory hijabs or for hosting music and social gatherings, which police commander Ali Rafiee described as "vulgar" and "pedestrian cruising." At least 42 businesses have been sealed since late July, and a theater company was forced to announce actors' marital status to justify on-stage embraces, highlighting an extralegal approach to social life and artistic expression.

Iran
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Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say

Syria is carefully considering providing military assistance to key ally Saudi Arabia amid an escalating war against the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, a US official and a Syrian military official briefed on the matter said. Options being considered include defensive aid to protect the kingdom from attacks, or deployment of forces in an offensive capacity to help Saudi-backed Yemeni troops fight the Houthis, the sources said.

Iran
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Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv, electric public transport halted
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv, electric public transport halted

Emergency power outages were introduced in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast following Russian attacks, according to Ukrenergo. Electric public transport services in Kyiv have been temporarily suspended, and water pumping stations on the right bank have experienced disruptions due to the power supply problems.

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Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right14d ago

Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis

Ten countries, including the United States and Argentina, issued a joint statement condemning Iranian terrorist activity and malign influence across the Americas. This statement, alongside a broader coalition's reaffirmation of UN restrictions against Iran, suggests a growing international consensus against the Islamic Republic's regional actions.

Iran
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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war

Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducting persistent harassment, drone overflights, and surveillance. These actions demonstrate Iran's intent to assert presence and maintain pressure on vessels transiting key maritime routes, according to the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center.

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France summons Iran ambassador over disinformation campaign on student protests
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

France summons Iran ambassador over disinformation campaign on student protests

France summoned Iran's ambassador on October 6, 2026, citing an Iranian disinformation campaign targeting French student protests, which the foreign ministry spokesperson called "absolutely unacceptable." The summons followed Iran's own summoning of the French envoy in Tehran, where Iran accused Paris of violent treatment and human rights violations against demonstrators.

Iran
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Denmark accuses Russia of sabotage against defence companies
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Denmark accuses Russia of sabotage against defence companies

Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service (PET) stated that Russia has initiated sabotage operations targeting Danish defense companies supplying Ukraine, marking an escalation in hybrid warfare. This shift follows Moscow's conclusion that broader destabilization efforts failed to deter Western support for Ukraine, with operations now focusing on weapons production to directly impact the front lines.

Ukraine–Russia
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Labour candidate condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion ahead of by-election
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Labour candidate condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion ahead of by-election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali condemned the Green Party's recent motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, stating it is divisive and worrying for supporters of a two-state solution. This condemnation comes as Abdi-Wali faces Green Party leader Zack Polanski in the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

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JD Vance: Iran needs 'meaningful' reduction in enrichment to end war
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

JD Vance: Iran needs 'meaningful' reduction in enrichment to end war

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the seven-month conflict. Vance, a key negotiator, emphasized that a meaningful reduction in enrichment levels, rather than future assurances, is a basic threshold for any potential agreement.

Iran
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Palestinian killed during settler attack on olive farmers in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Palestinian killed during settler attack on olive farmers in West Bank

A Palestinian man was killed and nine others wounded on Wednesday by Israeli settlers attacking olive farmers near Burqa in the occupied West Bank, with witnesses stating Israeli soldiers were present and protected the settlers. The attack, which occurred in an area under Palestinian civil administration, highlights a surge in settler violence against Palestinians during the olive harvest season, with over 1,100 Palestinians injured in settler-related attacks this year according to OCHA.

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Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left14d ago

Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately killing civilians and bombing residential buildings in overnight drone and missile strikes that killed at least 24 people, describing the attacks as "despicable" and a "macabre gift" for Vladimir Putin's birthday. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the release of 10 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves to ease energy prices and stated the government would present proposals on school issues by the end of October.

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Three years of death and devastation: Israel's war on Gaza in pictures
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Three years of death and devastation: Israel's war on Gaza in pictures

Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in at least 74,000 Palestinian deaths, including over 21,500 children, according to Palestinian health officials, with thousands more feared buried under rubble. The conflict, which began after Hamas attacks that killed 1,139 people and took 250 hostages according to Israeli officials, has led to widespread destruction and displacement across the Gaza Strip.

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Ukraine's General Staff reports damage to Samara oil station and Astrakhan gas processing plant supplying Russian forces
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Ukraine's General Staff reports damage to Samara oil station and Astrakhan gas processing plant supplying Russian forces

Ukraine's General Staff reported that strikes on October 2nd damaged the Samara oil pipeline control station in Prosvet and on October 4th damaged the Astrakhan gas processing plant, both of which supply Russian forces. These facilities are significant for oil blending and the production of gas sulphur used in explosives, contributing to Russia's military needs.

Ukraine–Russia
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Queuing for water and phone charging: What survival looks like in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Queuing for water and phone charging: What survival looks like in Gaza

As Israel's genocide enters its fourth year, daily life for Palestinians has been reduced to finding food and water while coping with loss and displacement Nearly two years after Raja al-Shawish's husband went missing at an Israeli checkpoint, she says she no longer feels like a woman. Since his disappearance, she has had to bear the responsibility of raising her children alone, from the moment she wakes up, until the time she goes to sleep.

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US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
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Al Jazeera
center14d ago

US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide

The United States has continued unconditional military aid and arms transfers to Israel since October 7, 2023, under both the Biden and Trump administrations, totaling at least $25.5 billion in appropriations since that date. This support persists despite criticism and ongoing conflict, with rights groups linking US-made weapons to civilian killings in Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine receives another €1.2bn from EU for urgent defence needs
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Ukrainska Pravda
center14d ago

Ukraine receives another €1.2bn from EU for urgent defence needs

Ukraine received another €1.2 billion from the European Union on Tuesday to address urgent defence needs, specifically for drones, interceptors, ammunition, and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian companies. This disbursement, part of a larger loan program, brings the total defence funding received by Ukraine from the EU to nearly €13 billion, bolstering its defence industry and self-protection capabilities.

Ukraine–Russia
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