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The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza remain missing three years into the conflict, with families searching for answers about relatives who disappeared during Israeli ground attacks, while seeking aid, or traveling near the 'Yellow Line'. The Independent Commission for Human Rights reports over 11,000 unaccounted for, including those under rubble and suspected of enforced disappearance, leaving families in a state of prolonged grief and uncertainty.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine preparing to possibility of Russia's increase jet drones speed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukraine preparing to possibility of Russia's increase jet drones speed

Ukraine's Air Force projects Russia will increase the speed of its jet drones to 800-900 km/h, though such speeds have not yet been recorded, with current drone speeds reaching up to 600 km/h. Ukraine is actively working with 20 domestic manufacturers on jet drone interceptors, with promising results expected by the end of November.

Ukraine–Russia
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Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left15d ago

Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza

A former UN food agency official, Benjamin Davis, alleges he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza and participating in vigils, launching an appeal against the FAO's decision. The FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, who reportedly threatened to fire more staff for political activism, cited violations of staff regulations and a loss of confidence in Davis's ability to serve as a senior international civil servant.

Israel–Palestine
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Russian drone drops explosives in Kherson Oblast, killing man
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Russian drone drops explosives in Kherson Oblast, killing man

Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone near Kachkarivka in Kherson Oblast on October 6, killing a 44-year-old man. This follows an artillery attack on Stanislav on October 5, which killed a 47-year-old woman, according to the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor's Office.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukrainian forces strike Russian telecommunications hub and UAV and ammunition warehouses
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukrainian forces strike Russian telecommunications hub and UAV and ammunition warehouses

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian communications hub near Donetsk and a command post near Shchaslyvtseve in Kherson Oblast on October 5-6. Additional strikes targeted Russian personnel clusters, a UAV warehouse near Siverskodonetsk, and an ammunition warehouse near Khrustalne, all in Luhansk Oblast, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine–Russia
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Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault

Israeli settlers and forces beat Palestinians, set property on fire and steal crops across the occupied West Bank.

Israel–Palestine
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Saudi Aramco chief warns of 'scarily thin’ global oil stockpiles, amid war on Iran
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Saudi Aramco chief warns of 'scarily thin’ global oil stockpiles, amid war on Iran

The chief executive of Saudi Aramco warned that the world's oil stockpiles are now "scarily thin". In his first public speech since the US-Israel war on Iran began, Amin Nasser said the conflict reduced oil supply from the region by "nearly 3bn barrels", with over 1bn barrels of oil released from reserves to cushion the depletion.

Iran
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UN chief arrives in Pakistan for talks on mediation efforts between US, Iran
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

UN chief arrives in Pakistan for talks on mediation efforts between US, Iran

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Islamabad on October 5, 2026, for a three-day visit to discuss Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States. Guterres was received by acting foreign secretary Nabeel Munir, with the talks expected to focus on ongoing diplomatic initiatives between the two nations.

Iran
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Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory

The Syrian Ambassador to the UN has condemned Israel's continued assaults on Syrian territory, calling on a full withdrawal from the country. During an address to the UN’s Sixth Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said that Israel's actions "undermine state efforts to restore security, stability, and combat terrorism", creating a "fragile environment for terrorism".

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine's air defence downs 114 out of 137 Russian drones, attack ongoing
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukraine's air defence downs 114 out of 137 Russian drones, attack ongoing

On the night of October 5-6, Russia launched 137 drones from multiple locations, including occupied Crimea and the Sea of Azov, targeting 17 Ukrainian locations. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 114 of these drones, though the attack was ongoing with several drones still in Ukrainian airspace.

Ukraine–Russia
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Hormuz Strait disruptions could lead to global food security crisis
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Hormuz Strait disruptions could lead to global food security crisis

International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food security crisis, potentially raising grain prices by 80 percent and causing a 40 percent fertilizer shortage. The ICC is collaborating with the UN and IMO on a mechanism for UN management of the strait, but ongoing US-Iran tensions have impeded its implementation.

Iran
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Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Russia loses 1,540 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,540 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day. These figures contribute to the cumulative estimated combat losses of Russian forces since February 24, 2022, which the Ukrainian General Staff states have reached approximately 1,544,260 personnel.

Ukraine–Russia
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Russia strikes bridge in Zaporizhzhia: five injured – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Russia strikes bridge in Zaporizhzhia: five injured – photo

Russian forces struck a bridge over the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia, temporarily closing it to traffic and injuring five individuals, including two Red Cross workers. The injured are receiving medical treatment, and residents are advised to adhere to traffic restrictions following the attack.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed
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The Guardian Europe
left15d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed

Kyiv claims Ukrainian long-range strikes have destroyed over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, impacting its economy and ability to supply troops. Meanwhile, Russian bombs struck Kharkiv, killing six civilians, and drones hit a grain ship in the Black Sea, with Romania reporting two crew deaths.

Ukraine–Russia
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
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The Guardian Asia
left15d ago

Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

In July and August, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, primarily diesel, were shipped from South Korea to Russia via seven tankers, including some sanctioned by the UK and EU. This trade, which does not appear to breach South Korean law, undermines international sanctions and Seoul's stated support for Ukraine, according to an analyst.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ethiopian PM Abiy demands Red Sea access as tensions with neighbours rise
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Ethiopian PM Abiy demands Red Sea access as tensions with neighbours rise

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reiterated his demand for Red Sea access during his inauguration for a new term, stating it is critical for Ethiopia's "civilisation" and will be pursued through negotiation. This call comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and strained relations with neighbours, who assert that Red Sea coastal states must govern the waterway.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured two others near Hebron on Monday after claiming their vehicle attempted a car-ramming attack. The incident is the latest in a rise of violence in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers also attacked three Palestinians near Jenin.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russian drones struck a Turkish-owned grain ship in Romania's exclusive economic zone on Monday, causing it to sink and killing two Azerbaijani and Indian citizens. This incident marks the latest suspected Russian drone incursion into NATO airspace, fueling concerns about the war in Ukraine potentially spilling over into neighboring countries.

Ukraine–Russia
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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
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The Guardian Middle East
left16d ago

Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces recaptured the towns of Dhubab, Bab, and Hadeid around the Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthi rebels on Monday, following a major offensive supported by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes. This counter-offensive aims to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis, who had recently advanced in the south-west and cut a vital supply route to Taiz.

Iran
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Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

Former President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Democratic policies and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, not the Iran conflict, are driving soaring US fuel prices. Despite Trump's assertion, global oil supplies remain volatile due to Middle Eastern tensions and reduced refinery capacity, with G7 nations agreeing to release emergency reserves to mitigate price increases.

Iran
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