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Every relevant headline on the 9 conflicts this tracker follows — wars already being fought and tensions that could turn into one. This is the news the daily reports are written from: the same sources, filtered the same way.
- 5 Oct · 23:00 UTC
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Russian strike on Kharkiv death toll rises to six, with 59 people injured
According to Ukrinform, Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram . “During search and rescue operations, body parts of the sixth victim were found,” he said. According to Syniehubov, six people were…
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Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the…
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Poland expands military presence near Ukraine border
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz (Photo: Agencja Wyborcza.pl/Jakub Wlodek via REUTERS) Poland plans to increase the number of military units in the Lublin Voivodeship , which borders Ukraine, and deploy an additional Patriot air defense battery there, Polish Defense…
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Rabbi Lando: Zionism to blame for Arab hostility, religious IDF troops killed over 'twisted Torah'
National-Religious Jews serving in the IDF are being killed in wars because their rabbis “teach them twisted Torah,” Rabbi Dov Lando, leading haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Litvak rabbi and spiritual head of the United Torah Judaism party, said in a leaked recording…
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Coalition Carries out Military Operation in Yemen’s Hodeidah to Protect Marine Navigation
Coalition Carries out Military Operation in Yemen’s Hodeidah to Protect Marine Navigation The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Monday that naval forces carried out a military operation in the Hodeidah governorate as part of its goals to…
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Iran says US talks ‘meaningless’ as third tanker hit near Hormuz
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that talks with the United States were meaningless, even as President Donald Trump remained open to direct negotiations, while a third tanker in two days was struck near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Greece Seeks Two Minehunters From Italy To Boost Navy
The issue emerged during a recent bilateral meeting between Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, on the sidelines of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative (ADRION) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Venice. Greece seeks to…
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Greek Military Personnel Jailed Over $8 million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Authorities completed the questioning of all 17 people arrested in the case following a marathon process. Judicial officials ordered three defendants into pre-trial detention, while the other 14 were released under restrictive conditions, with some also…
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Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats: survey
Mainland Chinese prefer coercion over military force to settle the “reunification question” with Taiwan, and their opinion of the US remains low, although they favour engaging with Washington on trade and security. These are the results from the latest survey…
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Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threat
Neighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia. Save Share Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has insisted that his landlocked country must have access to the Red Sea, despite a conflict in the north…
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Two killed, Indian among injured after Russian drone hits Turkish cargo ship
NEW DELHI: At least two people were killed and several crew members, including an Indian national, were injured after a Russian drone strike caused a fire aboard a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea.The Indian Embassy in Romania said three…
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Mission Shakti: How India’s 2019 anti-sat missile test in space caught US off guard
A retired US Air Force and intelligence officer has recently revealed that India’s anti-satellite missile test (ASAT) in space in 2019 caught the American security agencies completely off guard and made them look for any threat to their space assets.Former…
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Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye activate Mecca defence pact as Yemen war escalates
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to immediately implement their collective defence commitments and ensure the “rapid deployment” of agreed military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, following an emergency meeting of the three countries’…
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Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats
Veterans of the IDF's Oketz canine unit brought their retired military dogs to a special screening of Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast at HOT Cinema in Kfar Saba on Thursday evening, with the dogs sitting on cinema seats beside their former handlers.The…
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Russian drone strikes high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia, causing casualties and apartment fires
Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, posted this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. “The enemy struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia . A fire broke out,” he wrote. Preliminary reports indicate there…
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Russia attacks Kyiv as drone debris falls into residential area, sets cars ablaze
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia again targeted Kyiv late on Oct. 5, with drone debris falling into a residential area in the city's Pecherskyi district after air defenses shot it down, a reporter on the ground said. Two…
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Sybiha Condemns Russian Drone Strike on Turkish-Owned Vessel Carrying Corn
EN EN In brief: Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned a Russian drone strike on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn, calling it particularly cynical given Turkey’s diplomatic efforts in the Black Sea. He warned such attacks threaten food security…
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Makkah Defense Alliance to deploy swiftly joint military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — An emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, comprising Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, has resolved to immediately activate the practical implementation of collective defense…
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‘Makkah Alliance’ Activates Collective Deterrence Following Attacks on Saudi Arabia
‘Makkah Alliance’ Activates Collective Deterrence Following Attacks on Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye convened on Monday an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh to…
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Türkiye says Mecca Defense Alliance discussed support for Saudi Arabia amid developments over Yemen
Türkiye and its Mecca Alliance partners discussed possible support for Saudi Arabia’s defense as well as diplomatic steps to resolve tensions involving Yemen through peaceful means and dialogue, said the Turkish foreign minister on Monday. Speaking after an…
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Türkiye says Mecca Defense Alliance discussed support for Saudi Arabia amid developments over Yemen
Türkiye and its Mecca Alliance partners discussed possible support for Saudi Arabia’s defense as well as diplomatic steps to resolve tensions involving Yemen through peaceful means and dialogue, said the Turkish foreign minister on Monday. Speaking after an…
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Turkish Cypriot electricity workers strike after transformer explosion
Turkish Cypriot electricity workers’ trade union El-Sen went on strike on Monday after a worker suffered serious injuries following an explosion at a transformer station last week, with the striking workers demanding better physical protection for those…
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Türkiye’s Aselsan reveals homegrown communications satellite constellation
Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveiled its new low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation on Monday at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), held in the southwestern province of Antalya. The Gokbagi (Astralink) dual-use…
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Mecca Pact and Türkiye’s flexible deterrence
Last August, in this column, I stated that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, showed the three middle-power countries’ desire to move from being security-consuming to security-producing states. I also…
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Turkey, Pakistan pledge troop deployment to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkey and Pakistan pledged Monday to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defense pact following weeks of Houthi attacks, as Riyadh and its Yemeni government allies launched a counteroffensive against the group. Representatives of the three…
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Pakistan, Turkey Agree To Rapid Deployment in Saudi Arabia Under Mecca Defence Agreement
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey agreed to begin the “rapid deployment” of military forces and capabilities under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as Saudi Arabia escalates operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Following a meeting in Riyadh, the three…
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Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?
Yemen’s government has launched an operation to retake territory held by the Houthis and restore its full control of the country. The Iran-backed Houthi rebel force, also known as Ansar Allah, has made significant territorial gains in the past month, seizing…
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Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are facing increased Israeli violence and discrimination since October 2023. Save Share Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have killed at least one person and injured several others in violent incidents across the…
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Life sentence for terrorist who attempted attack on Israeli Embassy in Britain
Terrorist Abdullah al-Badri, 34, was sentenced to life imprisonment after attempting to carry out a stabbing attack at the Israeli Embassy in London. In April 2025, al-Badri arrived at the Israeli Embassy in west London armed with two knives. He attempted to…
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Six killed and 59 injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv – photos
The number of people injured in the latest Russian attack on Kharkiv has risen to 59, and six people have been killed. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Ministry of Internal Affairs Quote from Syniehubov: "Today, 59…
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Another Round of Aegean Airspace, Athens FIR Violations Reported
Tuesday marked one of the tensest days in the Aegean in recent memory, with Turkish air activity raising the risk of a serious incident Seven Turkish aircraft were recorded on Monday operating within the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) and over parts…
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Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
Trump: US "had a threat" that led to withdrawal of bombers at RAF Fairford President Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed its bombers -…
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IDF on high alert: Are Syrians testing Israeli defenses near the border?
Amid suspicions that hostile individuals approached two IDF posts in southern Syria, troops deployed in the area are increasingly concerned that people in nearby villages may be testing soldiers’ vigilance. The two incidents, occurring within a very short…
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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen
Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthi…
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Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war
Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to Democratic-led states such as California and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Save Share With the United States midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump has attempted to shift blame for high fuel…
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(2nd LD) S. Korean military concludes N.K.-planted mines caused DMZ blast
By Oh Seok-min and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea-planted land mines exploded and injured three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, South Korea's military concluded Monday, saying it conducted a…
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact
Save Share The Mecca Alliance says it has agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to “heinous attacks” by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Monday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and…
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact
Save Share The Mecca Alliance says it has agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to “heinous attacks” by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Monday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and…
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact
Save Share The Mecca Alliance says it has agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to “heinous attacks” by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Monday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and…
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The Syrian sector: Israel returned to the Syrians the body of Mohammad Iman Dabour, a 22-year-old Palestinian-Syrian from the village of Jaba, who was killed while attempting to infiltrate an IDF post in southern Syria last night☝️.
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article Attached is documentation from his funeral. This article is in continuation of our previous article Attached is documentation from his funeral. תוכן
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New Eswatini envoy pledges support for Taiwan’s int’l participation
Eswatini will continue advocating for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, the African country’s new ambassador to Taiwan said yesterday at a ceremony where he presented his credentials to President William Lai (賴清德). Eswatini is…
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India, Switzerland sign 5 pacts as PM Modi, President Guy Parmelin discuss trade, defence and nuclear energy
India and Switzerland on Monday concluded two agreements on the mobility of professionals and agreed to expand access for Indian exports to Swiss markets as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Guy Parmelin explored ways to enhance cooperation in…
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Shin Bet, IDF call for reinstating administrative detentions, creating settler violence task force
Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director David Zini told the Security Cabinet on Monday that it must consider reinstating administrative detentions over extremist nationalist terrorism in the West Bank."If the measures currently being used, along with the…
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Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times, killing one and injuring one person
According to Ukrinform, Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram . In the Nikopol District, the communities of Nikopol, Marhanets, Pokrovsk, Chervonohryhorivsk, and Mozolevsk were targeted.…
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Ukraine-Moldova border crossing point reopens after Russian drone incident
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has reported that a crossing point on the border with Moldova has reopened following an incident involving a Russian drone. Source: State Border Guard Service, as reported by European Pravda Details: The State Border Guard…
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[Yemeni Gov’t Forces Recapture Mocha After Fierce Battles with Houthis
Mon, Oct, 05, 2026 TAIZ – Yemeni government forces announced on Monday that they had regained control of the strategic Red Sea city of Mocha in western Taiz province following intense clashes with Houthi fighters. According to a military source quoted by the…
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Iranian commanders warn any new war would trigger wider regional conflict
TEHRAN- Iranian military commanders have issued a series of increasingly forceful warnings against any renewed US or Israeli military action, saying the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to respond and cautioning regional states against allowing their…
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Yemeni military says it has retaken Mokha and 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Yemen's government says it has launched an offensive aimed at retaking all territory held by the Houthis Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia say they have retaken control of the Red Sea port city of Mokha and "secured" the Bab al-Mandab Strait…
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US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO
Talks between US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby and five European countries have raised concerns among NATO experts who warn the format risks dividing the alliance as Washington presses Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defence.Known…
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How everyday technology is helping wounded IDF veterans reclaim independence
Three years after October 7, a different kind of reality unfolds away from the headlines. For thousands of wounded soldiers and civilians, recovery is a long and demanding process that requires persistence, support and hard work every day. While there are no…
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Germany pledges $1.1B military aid package to Ukraine flush with drone interceptors
"Russia must know that we will take steps to defend ourselves against any further escalation," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Share Options Share a link to this article BELFAST — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new round of military…
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Why did the US rush to withdraw bombers from RAF Fairford?
The US withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford after an investigation into an alleged planned terrorist attack on the base. At least 10 B-1 bombers used by the US military in the Iran conflict flew out of Fairford on Sunday, suggesting US officials were taking…
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Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge
Yemeni government forces claim strategic advances near Bab al-Mandeb strait amid a major anti-Houthi offensive. Save Share Yemeni government forces have claimed advances along the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait after the head of Yemen’s Presidential…
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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets Leaders of a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen claimed a broad air campaign involving 100 jet aircraft was under way on Monday…
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Channels affiliated with Hamas are publishing new footage of Yahya Sinwar from the period before he was eliminated, showing him moving around the Rafah area together with several operatives from…
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Channels affiliated with Hamas are publishing new footage of Yahya Sinwar from the period before he was eliminated, showing him moving around the Rafah area together with several operatives from Hamas’s military wing, who were…
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New Eswatini envoy pledges support for Taiwan's int'l participation
Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) Eswatini will continue advocating for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, the African country's new ambassador to Taiwan said Monday at a ceremony where he presented his credentials to President Lai Ching-te…
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6 Taipei police officers disciplined over misconduct in gay bar raid
Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) The Taipei City Police Department has disciplined six officers over misconduct during a raid on a gay bar in the capital's Ximending area Saturday, city police Commissioner Lin Yen-tien (林炎田) said Monday. Four officers were found to have…
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Man who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London jailed for at least 20 years
A Kuwaiti man who tried to enter Israel's embassy in London armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, with a minimum term of 20 years, after being convicted of preparing an act of terrorism.Abdullah…
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IDF Carmeli Brigade locates, destroys Assad-era weapons in southern Syria
The IDF Carmeli Brigade found and destroyed several Assad regime-era weapons during operations in southern Syria on Sunday, the military confirmed on Monday.The weapons included three anti-tank explosive devices and two mines, the IDF announced.According to…
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US gives Estonia 13 reconnaissance drones to boost border security
The United States has provided Estonia with 13 Skydio X10D drones to help the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) monitor hard-to-reach areas along the country's borders. U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Roman Pipko and PPA Deputy Director General Veiko Kommusaar…
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Lithuania says infrastructure for German brigade remains on schedule
Construction of residential blocks for German soldiers at Lithuania’s Rūdninkai training area has been completed, and the country’s defence minister said Monday that infrastructure for the planned deployment of a German brigade remains on schedule. Defence…
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Lithuania to spend €25,000 on Baltic Defence Line mobile game
Lithuania’s Defence Ministry plans to spend 25,000 euros to develop a mobile game called Baltic Defence Line. "In the game, users could practically test how engineering obstacles are planned, how they affect enemy movement, and learn how different defence…
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Three killed and 35 injured, including children, in at least three Russian guided bomb strikes on Kharkiv – video, photos
Three people were killed and 39 injured, including children, when Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with at least three guided aerial bombs and a combat drone on 5 October. Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military…
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Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps shows drone strikes on Russian troops during Operation Vivaldi
Soldiers of the Third Army Corps are launching attacks against Russian invasion forces (Photo: Screenshot from a video by the Third Army Corps) Fighters of the 3rd Army Corps released a selection of footage showing how they use drones to kill Russian troops…
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Russian strike on Kharkiv: Three killed, number of injured rises to 39
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office stated this on Facebook , Ukrinform reports. "According to the investigation, on October 5 at approximately 2:40 p.m., Russian forces carried out a series of airstrikes on Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district. As of now,…
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Russian drone strikes grain carrier in Black Sea near Romania: Fatalities reported, vessel sinks
Romania Journal stated this in an article , according to Ukrinform. Rhe incident occurred on Monday near the Black Sea coast, close to the Pescăruș offshore gas platform operated by OMV Petrom. The drone struck the Turkish-flagged vessel Royad Mammadov, which…
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One dead and three injured in three Russian airstrikes on Sloviansk
A woman was killed and three other people, including a 13-year-old boy, were injured when the Russian military carried out three airstrikes on the Sloviansk hromada A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and…
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Russian drones attack Turkish vessel, captain killed – Zelenskyy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said two Russian drones struck a Turkish civilian vessel carrying maize in neutral waters, killing the captain. The fate of another person is still unknown. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European…
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Russian drones strike cargo ship in Black Sea, kill captain, Zelensky says
A cargo ship caught fire in the Black Sea off the Romanian coast on Oct. 5 after a Russian drone strike, killing two, injuring at least 11 more, and prompting a large search-and-rescue operation. After Romanian media and authorities initially reported a fire…
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US intends to 'live by' security pact with Saudi Arabia: Rubio
The US intends to uphold its bilateral security commitments with Saudi Arabia amid renewed military confrontations involving Houthi forces in Yemen, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "The United States has a defense and security agreement with…
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Saudi solar park becomes breeding ground for threatened gazelles in global-first initiative
RIYADH — An operational solar park in Saudi Arabia has become a breeding ground for threatened wildlife under a conservation initiative that combines renewable energy production with efforts to restore native animal populations. Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
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Officers involved in strikes on Ukraine were among eight killed in Tu-95MS crash in Russia
Eight military personnel were killed when a Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in Russia's Amur Oblast on 29 September. At least three of them were officers involved in combat missions or their preparation, according to the Book of Executioners, a Ukrainian…
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Israeli West Bank residents crash vehicle into terrorist after arson, attempted stabbing attack
IDF soldiers responded to an arson and attempted stabbing attack at Hanania's farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank on Monday, the Israel Police confirmed.According to preliminary details, a Palestinian terrorist set fire to one of the farm's vehicles…
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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers – UK politics live
Griffith says the Tories are fighting a battle of ideas. Too many in society today believe that business is bad, wealth is unworthy, and that despite all the evidence to the contrary, life would only be better if we had greater public control, more…
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Defense Minister Israel Katz: “4,000 terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7 have been eliminated – 2,000 remain. We will pursue and eliminate them all – from the senior leaders to the lowest ranks.”
Follow Us: Support the Channel: 6,000 terrorists crossed the border into Israel on October 7 and committed the atrocities. Of these, 4,000 have been eliminated so far, and 2,000 remain. The directive from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and myself to the…
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Russian Inexpensive Quasi Cruise Missiles an Emerging Threat for Ukraines Air Defenses
Russian forces began integrating inexpensive, highly maneuverable quasi-cruise missiles into their missile strike packages in mid-2026 — marking a concerning shift toward low-cost, cruise-missile-like weapons that can strain Ukraine’s scarce air defense…
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US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?
The withdrawal will not prevent the US from continuing to strike Iran, but it does reduce its ability to rapidly generate and sustain heavy bombing missions, said experts. Save Share Last week, a British bomb disposal robot roamed the area near the Royal Air…
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Pakistan launches new strikes as conflict with Taliban persist into third week
Will Selber Last week, Pakistan conducted another round of airstrikes in Afghanistan and targeted operations against terrorists at home, prompting fresh accusations between Islamabad and the Taliban as the two former allies entered their third week of…
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Saudi Arabia Deploys 100 Fighter Jets as Yemeni Forces Secure Bab el Mandeb
A Saudi-led coalition sent about 100 warplanes Monday as Yemeni government forces opened a major campaign against the Houthis and said they had captured the Bab el Mandeb strait on the Red Sea. On the ground, the Giants Brigades and Nation’s Shield Forces…
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Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq
The end of the US military mission in Iraq leaves the Kurdistan region facing a severe security vacuum. As Erbil grapples with deep internal divisions, Tehran is well positioned to make strategic gains. The end of the US military mission in Iraq has created a…
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What China's new military foothold in Laos means for Southeast Asia
Beijing says its new Laos facility will train pilots. Analysts see a broader signal: China's growing military presence in mainland Southeast Asia. China has opened a new military training and logistics facility in Laos , extending Beijing's security presence…
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Hormuz tanker attacks mount, putting oil flows at risk
WASHINGTON — At least 12 oil and gas tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, according to the latest reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO), marking a new uptick that has yet to trigger a…
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Erdoğan urges peaceful use of space at Antalya summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct. 5 warned against turning space into a theater for an arms race, saying its future should be shaped through international cooperation as Türkiye hosted an international declaration supporting the peaceful and sustainable…
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Ukraine blames Russia for deadly sinking of Turkish-owned ship in Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russian drones for an attack on a Turkish-owned ship that caught fire and sank in the Black Sea on Monday, killing two crew members, according to Romania’s Interior Ministry. “A horrific strike by two Russian…
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Netanyahu predicts Iran’s fall, top general warns of new war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu predicted the eventual fall of Iran’s leadership while the Islamic Republic’s top armed forces commander warned a new conflict would engulf the region, sharpening exchanges over the prospect of renewed fighting on…
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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws its bombers from base
A dozen B-1 bombers stationed at Gloucestershire base were redeployed to US on Sunday amid concerns over possible threat from Iran Downing Street has insisted RAF Fairford is secure a day after the US air force suddenly withdrew a dozen B-1 bombers that had…
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Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?
Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason? Save Share Middle East oil exports have climbed back above levels seen before the US-Israel war on Iran began in February, despite Tehran’s…
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What is Iran's 7-Day plan to reopen the Hormuz?
TEHRAN - It is not a final peace treaty. It is a one-week, step-by-step starter deal. Iran says: if the United States accepts our conditions — all of which, Tehran insists, were already promised in the interim agreement of June 17, known as the Islamabad…
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Defense chiefs warn of Hamas attack, abduction timed for election
Israeli defense officials warned ministers that Hamas is weighing an attack or kidnapping timed to the upcoming election, even as the campaign to clear Gaza's tunnel network nears completion. The post Defense chiefs warn of Hamas attack, abduction timed for…
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Makkah pact countries to meet in Riyadh with Houthi attacks on agenda
October 05, 2026 Ministers and military commanders from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan gathered in Riyadh to discuss the Makkah Joint Defence Pact. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on energy infrastructure, dominated the meeting's agenda.…
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Makkah pact countries meet in Riyadh with Houthi attacks on agenda
October 05, 2026 Ministers and military commanders from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan gathered in Riyadh to discuss the Makkah Joint Defence Pact. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on energy infrastructure, dominated the meeting's agenda.…
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PM Netanyahu: 'Israel’s response included sacrifices made by soldiers on multiple fronts'
Speaking at the state memorial ceremony for IDF soldiers and members of the security forces who fell in the Swords of Iron War, PM Netanyahu centered his remarks on Israel’s response since October 7 and the sacrifices made by soldiers fighting on multiple…
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India finance minister says US trade talks hit 'plateau'
Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a “plateau”, New Delhi’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Monday, after negotiations dragged on for months with the sides struggling to resolve sticking points. The two nations…
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IDF kills Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7, arrests weapons smugglers in Nablus
The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) killed a Hamas Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre in an airstrike in the central Gaza Strip on Friday, the two organizations announced.Ibrahim Mustafa Suleiman Abu Oweimer, a…
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Finland hopes for more skilled Indian professionals, sees 'huge possibilities' to double bilateral trade: Envoy
Finland sees “huge possibilities” to double bilateral trade with India from the current level of around USD 3 billion, with Finnish Ambassador to India Mikko Kivikoski saying the upcoming India-EU Free Trade Agreement will provide a “political and economic…
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IDF killed two-thirds of terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7, intel chief tells cabinet
Of the 6,000 people who crossed the border from Gaza and infiltrated Israel on October 7, 4,000 have been killed, an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post on Monday, citing data shared by Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder, head of the IDF's Military Intelligence,…
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Russian large-scale attack on NATO not likely – German intelligence chief
Germany risks becoming directly involved in a violent conflict with Russia as Moscow’s confrontation with the West takes on a more dangerous form, the head of Germany’s federal intelligence service warned Monday. Martin Jäger, head of the Federal Intelligence…
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Lithuania proposes special status for Ukrainian ammunition project
A project by Baltic Metal Foundry, the Lithuanian subsidiary of Ukrainian defence company Dnipro Electromechanical Plant (DEMZ), to manufacture ammunition and munitions components in Lithuania is being proposed for special status. The Economy and Innovation…
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Russian forces strike Palanca checkpoint on Moldovan border: Munition hits bus, border officer wounded
Russian forces attacked the Palanca checkpoint on October 5 (Photo: Telegram channel "Syla Hromady") During an attack on Ukraine on Oct. 5, a Russian projectile fell near the Palanca-Mayaki-Udobne checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. After the impact,…
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Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone launch site, control point and drone warehouse – General Staff
Units from Ukraine's defence forces struck a Russian drone launch site, a control point and a UAV warehouse on 4 October and on the night of 4-5 October 2026. Source: Ukraine's General Staff Quote: "In Donetsk Oblast, a Russian storage, preparation and launch…
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Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone launch base, command post, and ammo depot
Defense Forces struck Russian military sites (Photo: REUTERS/Gleb Garanich) Ukrainian defense forces struck a Russian drone launch base, command post, and equipment depot, AFU General Staff reported on Oct. 5. Systematic destruction of these nodes directly…
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Russian drone attack targets high-rise building in Zhytomyr region
This was reported on Telegram by Vitalii Bunechko, head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, according to Ukrinform. “In the middle of the day on Monday, the enemy attacked a high-rise building in Berdychiv with a strike drone. Apartments on the…
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Estonia shifts troops toward Russian border, buys missiles that can hit St. Petersburg — FT
Estonia has begun permanently redeploying frontline combat forces closer to border with Russia (Photo: REUTERS/Ints Kalnins) Estonia is repositioning combat troops closer to the Russian border and acquiring deep-strike weaponry capable of reaching deep into…
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Türkiye strongly condemns Israel's activities in Syria's Quneitra province
Türkiye on Monday strongly condemned Israel's resumption of activities along the so-called "Sufa 53 line" in Syria's Quneitra province, saying the move was aimed at creating new faits accomplis in the country. "We strongly condemn Israel's erosion of the 1974…
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Greece Braces for Turkish Pushback as Rubio Heads to Athens
Constant reinvention has been a defining characteristic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political career. He has never hesitated to shift positions, or even to swap allies for adversaries, making abrupt turns in his dealings with the United…
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Türkiye condemns Israel’s renewed work in southern Syria
Türkiye on Oct. 5 condemned Israel ’s resumption of excavation work along the so-called “Sufa 53” line in Syria ’s southern Quneitra province. In a written statement dated Oct. 5, the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as Israel’s “attempts…
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Brain-reading devices threaten democracy, professor warns Cyprus parliament
Scientists clashed at parliament’s Human Rights Committee on Monday over whether consumer devices that track brain activity , such as smart earphones, threaten democracy. The committee heard that Cyprus’s laws have a gap on neurotechnology and that nobody…
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IDF Spokesperson:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: A short while ago, IDF forces rushed to the area near the village of Ramon in the Binyamin Brigade, following a report received about a vehicle being set on fire and two terrorists in the area, one of whom was armed with a…
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Israeli lecturer indicted for planning mass terror attack against Palestinians, Arab Israelis
The State Attorney's Office on Monday indicted a mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University for allegedly planning a series of mass terrorist attacks, motivated by nationalist ideology, against hundreds of Arab citizens of Israel and Palestinians.The…
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At October 7 state ceremony, Netanyahu vows there will be 'no Hamas rule' in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that Hamas would not govern the Gaza Strip, speaking at the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre."There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza. Anyone who was involved in the attack against us and held…
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US abruptly withdraws bombers from UK’s RAF Fairford
US abruptly withdraws bombers from UK’s RAF Fairford The US has abruptly withdrawn all of its aircraft from the UK’s RAF Fairford, citing concerns about a potential attack. Former NATO operations director David Des Roches explains how last month’s alleged…
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Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship Hit by Drone Off Romania in Black Sea
A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine to Italy has reportedly been hit by a drone in the Black Sea, around 20 nautical miles off the Romanian coast. The vessel, ROYAD MAMMADOV , came under attack while transporting the Ukrainian grain cargo.…
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Yemen government forces claim Bab Al Mandeb gains as Saudi coalition says 100 jets join Houthi offensive
October 05, 2026 Yemeni government forces claimed control of key positions around the Bab Al Mandeb strait and Dhubab area, including its airport. A Saudi-led coalition deployed 100 fighter jets in round-the-clock air support, destroying 324 "high-value"…
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Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza. After three years of Israel’s genocidal war, women suffer malnutrition, displacement and poor…
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One killed and ten wounded in three IDF UAV strikes in the Gaza Strip since the morning hours.
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Details of the strikes: 1. Strike in Khan Yunis – on Al-Rashid Street, coastal road – Mawasi – one killed, named Hisham Abu Jalalah (photo and documentation from the scene of the strike attached). 2. Strike in eastern Gaza City…
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Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states
President Donald Trump on Saturday touted his relations with nuclear-armed nations, specifically North Korea, as the U.S. State Department reaffirmed his willingness to diplomatically engage with the DPRK. Speaking at a 2026 midterm election campaign rally in…
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Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea
Built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, the People’s Liberation Army’s main attack helicopter is increasingly being prepared for operations at sea. Crews of the Z-10 are training to fly from ships – a shift that could give Beijing extra firepower in an…
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Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
The army of the internationally recognised government says it seized key positions near the waterway before Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials’ meeting in Riyadh. Save Share The army of Yemen’s internationally recognised government says it has reclaimed…
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Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances?
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen’s government says it has retaken a key district. Save Share Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced a major military campaign to retake all territory controlled…
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IDF report: Attempted ramming attack in Bani Naim area; none injured
A report was received regarding an attempted ramming attack in the Bani Naim area in the Judea region, the IDF stated. No one was injured, and the terrorist has been neutralized. The incident is being investigated. IDF forces have been called to the scene.
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IDF responds to suspected ramming attempt reported near Hebron, no injuries
The IDF received a report of an attempted ramming in the Bani Naim area near Hebron on Monday, with no injuries reported, the military said.IDF troops were dispatched to the scene following the report. The circumstances of the incident were under…
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Multiple schools across Delhi receive bomb threats; nothing suspicious, say police
Multiple schools across the national Capital received bomb threat mails on Monday morning, prompting authorities to undertake emergency evacuations and anti-sabotage checks, said police.Police and Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said threats were sent to Sardar…
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India-US trade talks hit ‘plateau’: Sitharaman
India and US have reached a “plateau” in negotiations over their bilateral trade agreement, with further concessions from either side likely to be "very very difficult", finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Speaking at the Munich Leaders…
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India-US trade talks reached a ‘plateau’, says Sitharaman: ‘Give or take beyond this very difficult'
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Monday that negotiations for the India-US trade agreement are underway, noting that talks between both nations have reached a plateau, beyond which, she said, "giving or taking might be very, very…
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(LEAD) S. Korean military says N. Korean mines in DMZ blast 'planted' south of border
SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has concluded that North Korea had deliberately "planted" the two mines that exploded inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, adding that a joint operation…
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Choosing life: Three years after being taken hostage, former Gaza hostages savor each moment
Taken with their children or alone. Held for weeks, months, or years. Confined in captors' homes or Hamas tunnels as war raged above them. Israeli former hostages seized on October 7 say they now cherish even the smallest moments of freedom.Hamas's October 7,…
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North Korea appears to have installed fences south of MDL: lawmaker
North Korea appears to have recently installed fences and structures south of the Military Demarcation Line in areas other than the site of recent twin land mine blasts that injured three military personnel, a lawmaker said Monday, suggesting that the…
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FT: Estonia moving troops closer to Russia in 'active defense' push
Estonia is moving its armed forces closer to the Russian border and building up its long-range strike capabilities, the Financial Times wrote in an overview of the state and strategy of the Estonian Defense Forces. Estonia is permanently stationing its troops…
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UK nuclear umbrella comments prompt Estonia defense debate
A remark by the head of the Royal Navy about the UK's nuclear umbrella for Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partners has prompted debate in Estonia over whether it can deliver on regional defense. Experts say no separate guarantee is being offered, and that…
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Russian Banderol missile strike leaves one dead, six wounded in Kharkiv — photoreport
Fire in Kharkiv after the Russian attack with Banderol missiles, Oct. 5, 2026 (Photo: SES on Kharkiv Oblast) Russian missile strike ignited structural fires across Kharkiv's Industrialnyi District overnight, setting ablaze a two-story administrative building…
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Three Russian Officers Linked to Missile Strikes on Ukraine Killed in Tu-95 Crash
EN EN In brief: Three Russian officers linked by a Ukrainian database to organizing missile strikes on Ukraine were among eight killed in a Tu-95MS bomber crash in Russia’s Amur Region on Sept. 29, independent Russian outlet Mediazona reported. All eight…
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Ukraine’s drone forces report record Russian losses with 637 troops hit in one day
SBS crews prepare the Heavy Shot bomber drone for takeoff (Photo: 411th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade "Yastruby" / Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine /) Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said they hit a record 637 Russian troops, a…
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Russian attacks in Kharkiv and region leave one killed, 12 injured over past day
Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Head Oleh Syniehubov stated this on Facebook , Ukrinform reports. The invaders used three missiles, a multiple-launch rocket system, and 154 drones in the attacks. Of the drones, 136 were of unidentified types; the…
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Russia Upgrades Geran-4 Drones With Better Navigation and New Warhead, Ukraine Says
EN EN In brief: Russia has upgraded its Geran-4 attack drone with improved navigation, a new infrastructure-targeting warhead, and a Russian-made engine. Ukraine’s military intelligence says the changes could make the drone more accurate and less dependent on…
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Kharkiv targeted in deadly Banderol strike as Russia kills 5, injures 61 across Ukraine over past day
Russian forces struck the northeastern city of Kharkiv on the evening of Oct. 4, killing a 42-year-old man and injuring eight more people, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said. The strike was carried out with Banderol missiles, a cheap Russian cruise…
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Russia deploys new Geran-4 drone with warhead built to hit bridges, power lines
The Russians added the autonomous Susanin navigation system to satellite and inertial navigation. (Photo: Screenshot / War&Sanctions) Russia began using a new version of the Geran-4 jet-powered drone in attacks on Ukraine this fall, Ukraine’s military…
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Estonia relocates troops closer to Russian border – FT
Estonia is redeploying a key brigade from the city of Tapa to Jõhvi, located 50 km from the Russian border, as it prepares for potential Russian aggression. Source: European Pravda, citing Financial Times Details: According to Estonian officials, the country…
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Residents of eastern Poland sent alerts over threat during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
The Lublin Voivodeship was warned of a threat posed by a Russian attack on Ukraine on October 5, 2026 (Photo: RCB / Х) Poland's Government Security Center sent residents of Lublin Voivodeship in the east of the country an alert overnight into Oct. 5 about…
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Yemeni forces seize Dhubab, strategic sites near Bab el-Mandeb, army says
The Yemeni army said Monday that government forces had seized the Dhubab district and strategic positions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following clashes with the Houthis. Yemen’s official Saba news agency said forces from the Nation’s Shield and the…
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Israel says it killed Turkish aid group volunteer in Gaza strike
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had killed a Palestinian who worked with the Turkish humanitarian organization Deniz Feneri in a strike in Gaza, accusing him of belonging to Hamas’s armed wing. The military identified the man as Saqr Nabil Musa Qaisi…
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Seoul concludes North Korea responsible for DMZ mine explosions
Lt. Gen. Kwon Dae-won, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announces the final findings of a task force investigating a Sept. 21 land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap South Korea…
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Army veteran among 2 held in Assam for passing defence information to Pakistani operative, were ‘honey-trapped’ via online sex rackets
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has arrested two people, including an Indian Army veteran, in Guwahati for their alleged involvement with a Pakistan’s intelligence operative.According to…
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Yemeni army says 1,747 Houthis ‘neutralized’ in over 1,100 military operations
The Yemeni army said on Monday that its forces had “neutralized” 1,747 Houthi members in 1,122 military operations across several fronts in the country. Military spokesman Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said in a statement on US social media platform X that the…
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Yemeni Army Continues Strikes Against Houthis
Yemeni Army Continues Strikes Against Houthis Yemeni army spokesman Colonel Majid Al-Nazili said the Yemeni armed forces carried out 1,122 operations targeting the Houthi militias as part of a campaign to “liberate” the country, restore state institutions and…
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Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks
More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects. Warning: This article contains references…
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Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of October 7 attacks
More than one-third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found. Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects. Warning: This article contains…
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US defence experts to work inside Taiwan military HQ under reported pact
A reported plan to station US defence personnel inside Taiwan’s military headquarters would take mutual cooperation into the heart of defence planning, potentially angering Beijing while raising questions over Taipei’s policymaking autonomy and military…
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Russia’s Jet Drones Kill 1, Injure 8 in Kharkiv Amid 205-Drone Overnight Barrage
EN EN In brief: Russia launched 205 drones at Ukraine overnight, including 49 jet-powered Shahed-type UAVs. Three Banderol drones struck Kharkiv, killing one person and injuring eight, while Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 172 drones, the Air…
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ADF neutralizes 172 Russian drones used to attack Ukraine overnight
According to Ukrinform, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this on Telegram . Starting at 18:00 on Sunday, October 4, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 205 Shahed-type attack UAVs (49 of them jet-powered), as well as Gerbera, Banderol/Dan-T…
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Battlefield sees 177 combat clashes: most Russian attacks recorded on Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts
Russian forces continue to attack along the entire line of contact. A total of 177 combat clashes have occurred over the past day, with the highest number recorded on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
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Greek Soldiers to Face Questioning in $8 Million Crypto Scam
Suspects allegedly lured investors with promises of extraordinary returns and encouraged participants to recruit new members Nine key suspects in a cryptocurrency investment scam in northern Greece, including two military personnel accused of having…
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US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
A Rockwell B1 Lancer heavy bomber takes off to depart for home at RAF Fairford on Sunday The US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the UK military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter-terror police. A statement from…
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Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to deadly attacks by armed groups. Save Share Hangu, Pakistan – Police officer Fayyaz Khan and his colleagues ducked for cover as drones carrying explosives rained them…
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Yemen military announces broad range of strikes against Houthis in bid to retake lost territory
Iran-backed Houthis said Monday they had struck Riyadh's international airport and an Aramco refinery as Saudi-led forces intensified attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen. Pakistan and Turkey also pledged troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defence pact, as…
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Ukraine's air defence downs 172 out of 205 Russian drones, attack is ongoing
Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 205 drones of various types since the evening of 4 October. Air defence forces have managed to down 172 UAVs, although hits have been recorded. The attack is ongoing. Source: Ukraine's Air Force Quote: "As of 08:00,…
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Aegean Airlines Breaks Silence on Volotea Takeover Reports
Aegean Airlines has moved to clarify its position on Spanish low cost carrier Volotea, rejecting reports that it is seeking to take control of the airline. Aegean holds more than 20 per cent of Volotea, placing Greece’s largest airline at the centre of…
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North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has denounced a new U.N. report on human rights abuses in the country, accusing U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres of following “hostile forces” that distort the facts about its record. In a statement released by the…
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Traffic Disrupted after Grenade Attack on Athens Cafe
Authorities were alerted in central Athens early Monday after a hand grenade was thrown outside a café. According to reports, two people riding a motorcycle approached the cafe on Acharnon Street, threw the grenade and then fled the scene. No injuries have…
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North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
A North Korean military official met a Taliban counterpart on the sidelines of a Russian military exercise and weapons expo last week, where the DPRK joined Afghanistan and dozens of other countries as an observer. The Russian Defense Ministry announced…
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IDF Spokesperson:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: A report was received of an attempted ramming in the Bani Na’im area in the Yehuda Brigade sector, with no casualties. The details are under investigation. IDF forces rushed to the scene. A report was received of an attempted…
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Following the report here ☝️IDF Spokesperson updates:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated the commander of the Nukhba unit in the Hamas terrorist organization who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre. At the end of the week (Friday), the IDF and Shin Bet struck in the…
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Days after Xi-Trump summit, top Taiwan diplomat opens de facto consulate in US
Taipei’s foreign minister is in Arizona this week to open a de facto consulate and tour the state’s semiconductor corridor, just days after US President Donald Trump wrapped up the pageantry of a state visit for President Xi Jinping. Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan’s…
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Russian drone attack in Kherson region leaves one injured
The Kherson Regional State Administration reported this on Telegram , Ukrinform reports. "At around 19:20, the Russians attacked a man in Pryozerne using a UAV," the post said. As a result of the drone strike, the 53-year-old resident sustained an explosive…
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IDF chief vows to investigate, implement lessons from October 7 in military ceremony
The State of Israel lowered its flags to half-mast at exactly 6:29 a.m. on Monday to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir promising to implement lessons learned from the tragic event."We will carry…
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Türkiye, allies to hold defense talks in Riyadh
Türkiye , Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are due to hold talks in Riyadh on Oct. 5 on regional security and the development of their joint defense alliance, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and Chief of…
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Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis
Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis Heavy damage was reported at a factory in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa as Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by…
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IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday presented an award of appreciation to CWO V. from Unit 8200, who warned before October 7th that Hamas was prepared for a wide-scale surprise attack. The award was presented during the Conference for Presenting…
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[Yemen: More than 70 killed in clashes between Yemeni forces , Houthis in Taiz
Tue, Oct, 06, 2026 Taiz – More than 70 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between government forces and the Houthis in Taiz province, southwestern Yemen, over the past 24 hours, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The agency reported, citing…
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Saudi-led coalition pledges continued support for Yemeni government against Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen pledged Sunday to continue supporting the Yemeni government and armed forces in efforts to restore state institutions and end the Houthi takeover. In a statement, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki described Houthi attacks…
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[Maritime Authority: Explosions Near Tanker in the Gulf of Aden
Mon, Oct, 05, 2026 The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving notification of several explosions near a tanker sailing approximately 60 nautical miles south of the Yemeni city of Mocha in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday. A UKMTO…
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What can Iran’s new oil chief change under the US blockade?
Senior visiting fellow, George Mason University Iran’s oil minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned Sunday, leaving acting minister Hamid Bovard with crude exports choked by a US blockade and scrutiny of intermediaries used to sell sanctioned oil, raising questions…
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Ukraine's Defense Forces hit Russian Buk-M3 and drone launch sites
Buk-M3 air defense missile system (Photo: via Wikipedia) Ukrainian troops hit a Russian Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile system, a drone launch base, and an electronic warfare station, Ukraine's General Staff reported on Oct. 4. The Ukrainian Defense Forces…
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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government launches military drive to retake all Houthi-held territory
The announcement came hours after Iranian-backed Houthis reportedly cut a vital supply route to besieged city of Taiz Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has announced the start of a new military operation to retake all territory held by the Houthis , even as the…
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Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani prisoner dies by suicide in jail
JAMMU: A 36-year-old Pakistani undertrial prisoner allegedly died by suicide at the high-security central jail in Jammu Sunday."The deceased has been identified as Shahid Imran (36), a resident of Sargooda district in Pakistan‘s Punjab. The prisoner was found…
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Russian drone strike hits energy facility in Poltava Oblast, leaves 22,000 without power
A Russian drone struck an energy infrastructure facility in Poltava Oblast on Oct. 4, leaving around 22,000 consumers without electricity, regional authorities said. Poltava Oblast Governor Vitalii Diakyvnych said crews from Poltavaoblenergo were working to…
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Russian double-tap Banderol strikes hit Kharkiv, killing 1, injuring 6
One person was killed and six injured, as Russian forces carried out a double-tap strike using Banderol missiles in Kharkiv’s industrial district. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the death and casualties, reporting that an administrative building and…
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Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks
Yemen’s government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says ‘there is no military solution’ to conflict with US. Yemen's leader announces operation to retake Houthi-held territory Save Share
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Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks
Yemen’s government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says ‘there is no military solution’ to conflict with US. Yemen's leader announces operation to retake Houthi-held territory Save Share