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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.
- 8 Oct · 23:00 UTC
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From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.: Former military sec. reveals what happened before the Hamas attack
Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, former military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, revealed new details in an interview with Channel 12 News regarding the hours leading up to the October 7 Hamas attack, the warnings conveyed to the Prime Minister in…
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Israel kills or wounds Palestinian every 90 minutes in Gaza since ceasefire
Islamic Relief calls for international action as Gaza endures deadly Israeli attacks and worsening humanitarian conditions. Save Share Israeli attacks have killed or wounded a Palestinian in Gaza every 90 minutes on average since the ceasefire was announced…
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Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran
The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit. Save Share Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia will “do everything” to help end the United States-led war on Iran, Russian…
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Trump rules out Iran attack before midterms, Tehran says ready for prolonged war
US President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections and that "productive" talks were underway, after reports of US preparations for possible large-scale strikes.
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US sanctions Indian firms, individuals as Iran oil crackdown widens
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Mumbai-based companies and five Indian nationals over their alleged involvement in the trade of petroleum products from Iran, as Washington stepped up its economic pressure on Tehran.The US department of…
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IDF officer killed in southern Lebanon, three others injured during operation
Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, died in an operational incident in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday.He was a combat officer in the Combat Engineering Corps, 603rd Battalion, 7th Brigade.Tzapalamus was killed when a Humvee…
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US envoy Huckabee's senior advisor allegedly skewed West Bank reports to favor Israel- NYT
David Milstein, a senior advisor to US Ambassador Mike Huckabee to Israel, used his position to quash reports on Israeli activities in the West Bank "to present the Netanyahu government in a favorable light" to Washington, the New York Times reported on…
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Two killed in Russian drone strike on car in Kramatorsk
The Kramatorsk City Council reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. "Russian terror against civilians continues. On the evening of October 8, in central Kramatorsk, the Russians struck a civilian car carrying two people with a drone.…
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Egyptian FM, Arab League chief call Prince Faisal to condemn Houthi attacks
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday phone calls from Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Secretary General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy. During…
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Norway tightens travel advice for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Norway tightened its travel advice for Saudi Arabia on Thursday amid a deteriorating security situation linked to attacks by Houthi forces in Yemen, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry now advises against all travel to…
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US envoy to Greece asked donor to wire $100,000 to her Amex account: Report
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express account days before her Senate confirmation hearing, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday. The newspaper said Guilfoyle told Eric Deters, a…
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Türkiye's intelligence chief meets Syrian foreign minister in Ankara
Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Ankara, security sources said. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Syria relations, areas of bilateral cooperation, relations with neighboring countries and regional…
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Greece, India Seek Deeper Defense Cooperation
Greece is also promoting its role as India’s gateway to the EU via the IMEC corridor, focusing on connectivity and infrastructure, at a time when the Indian economy is consolidating its position as a global superpower Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met…
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Ukraine war latest: Russian glide bomb strikes in Kramatorsk kill at least 33
Key developments on Oct. 8: A Russian glide bomb strike on two minibuses in Kramatorsk killed 33 people on the morning of Oct. 8, Ukraine's emergency service (DSNS) said. Twenty-two more people were injured in the Russian attack, Donetsk regional governor…
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'Stay indoors': India advisory for citizens after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia on Thursday issued an advisory to Indian nationals after several explosions were heard in Riyadh, including a large blast at King Khalid International Airport. It urged them to remain alert, stay indoors as…
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IDF kills Hamas commander who held several former Israeli hostages in Gaza City strikes
The IDF killed Muhammad Muhsen Nimr Yazji, a commander of Hamas's Shati Battalion who held several former hostages during strikes in Gaza City on Monday, the military announced on Thursday evening.The former hostages Yazji held captive include Emily Damari,…
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At least 81 US aircraft worth up to $3.3bn lost or damaged in Iran war
The damage, documented in a Congressional Budget Office report, comes as Trump faces criticism over war’s cost. Save Share At least 81 United States military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury,…
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(2nd LD) JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to…
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Ukrainian FP-1 drones strike Russia’s largest oil-processing plant
The Omsk Oil Refinery was attacked for the first time in July 2026. (Photo: Screenshot from an Astra/Telegram video) Ukrainian Defense Forces struck Russia’s Omsk Oil Refinery, the country’s largest, with upgraded FP-1 long-range drones on Oct. 8, Ukrainian…
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France and several countries, organizations condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — France joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in condemning the repeated attacks launched by the Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed France’s full solidarity…
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Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills driver and injures three adults and two children
Five people, including two children, have been injured as a result of a Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 8 October. Later, it was reported that the Russians had struck a car, killing the driver. Source: Mykhailo Semikin, acting Head of…
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Israel assassinated Iran's navy chief over fears he could lead a more dangerous IRGC
One of the key reasons for the assassination of Iran navy chief Alireza Tangsiri by Israel on March 26 was the concern of top Israeli officials that he could emerge as the next head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, The Jerusalem Post has learned.He…
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Russian strike on Kyiv store kills three, injures two
The Kyiv police communications department reported this on Facebook , according to Ukrinform. “Three people were killed as a result of a Russian strike on a store building in the Solomianskyi district. The victims were a 36-year-old woman and two men aged 43…
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Royal Navy sailor accused of spying for Russia appears in court
Intelligence specialist Teddy Young, 24, alleged to have drafted message in Russian containing classified information A junior Royal Navy intelligence specialist from Bedfordshire accused of trying to pass military secrets to Russia appeared in court on…
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Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel opened its first national pavilion at Morocco’s Marrakech Air Show, joined by Israel’s top military contractors. Save Share Israel’s Ministry of Defence says it is participating for the first time in a defence exhibition in Morocco, as it announced its…
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Lessons for CENTCOM from counter-drone experiments in the Arizona desert
Officials said the “realities of the desert” like intense heat, wind, dust and glare closely replicate the physical challenges faced by forces in CENTCOM. Share Options Share a link to this article YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. — As American servicemembers…
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Ukraine's defence forces strike Omsk Oil Refinery 2,500 km from border using upgraded FP-1 drones
Ukraine's defence forces struck the Omsk Oil Refinery, located more than 2,500 km from Ukraine's state border, on the afternoon of 8 October. It is the second attack on the facility since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Source: General Staff of the…
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Gazan journalists report two killed and ten wounded in an Israeli strike on a building belonging to the al-Suafiri family in the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City – this after the building received an…
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article Gazan journalists report two killed and ten wounded in an Israeli strike on a building belonging to the al-Suafiri family in the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City – this…
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NATO attempts to cool tensions with Russia ahead of key nuclear exercise
Italy is hosting NATO’s annual nuclear exercise, which starts next week. BRUSSELS — NATO is seeking to reassure Russia that an upcoming nuclear drill in Italy is nothing to fear, with tensions high between the alliance and Moscow. NATO announced Thursday that…
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Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military
Men aged 32 and 36 detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a Cambridgeshire base…
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Opposition leader claims İzmir mayor joined Erdoğan’s party under jail threat
New (Yeni) Party leader Özgür Özel has claimed that the mayor of İzmir , an opposition stronghold, joined President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s party under the threat of imprisonment. İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
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The Palestinians report four “knock on the roof” warnings in the Gaza Strip in the past hour:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Two warnings in Khan Yunis (the targets were already attacked in the past hour). Another warning in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, and a fourth warning in the Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City. Two…
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IDF Spokesperson announced the death of a combat officer:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21 years old from Haifa, a combat officer in Battalion 603 of the 7th Brigade, fell in battle in southern Lebanon. May his memory be a blessing. Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21 years old from…
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Putin offers help to Iran to end Middle East war ahead of CIS summit
Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to "do everything" to help end the Middle East war when he met Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian for talks ahead of a regional summit, Russian media reported. The leaders of two of the world's most…
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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, president says
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without "pressure and threats", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday, amid deadlocked efforts to end months of fighting in the Middle East. Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which…
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Two Latvian men arrested for trespass offences at RAF airbase – as it happened
And, on that note, we will be closing the blog for today. Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a Cambridgeshire base used by the US military and Nato for intelligence…
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(LEAD) JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to review response…
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Al-Maliki: Houthi militia's attacks on civilian objects will not go unpunished
RIYADH — Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, reiterated that the brutal attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on civilians and civilian objects in Saudi Arabiawill not go unpunished. He specifically…
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80% of Moldovans say country is unprepared for attack as Russian drones flow into its airspace, but few back NATO membership
More than 80% of Moldovans believe the country is not prepared to withstand external aggression, according to a CBS AXA poll presented ahead of the Moldova Security Forum 2026, NewsMaker reports. The findings come as Moldova has faced a sharp increase in…
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Turkey warns Black Sea attacks threaten shipping after two sinkings
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Thursday that attacks by Russia and Ukraine were threatening Black Sea shipping, days after two Turkish-owned cargo ships sank off Romania and Bulgaria. Fidan spoke at a joint news conference in Ankara with…
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Coalition: Three Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthi Militia Toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait Intercepted, Destroyed
Coalition: Three Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthi Militia Toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait Intercepted, Destroyed Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that three ballistic missiles…
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UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on King Khalid, Abha International Airports
UAE Strongly Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on King Khalid, Abha International Airports The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport in Saudi…
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Civil Defense: Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missile Damages Kindergarten and Clinic Complex in Riyadh
Civil Defense: Debris from Intercepted Houthi Missile Damages Kindergarten and Clinic Complex in Riyadh Debris from a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia fell in Riyadh on Thursday after the missile was intercepted and destroyed,…
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Debris falls in Saudi capital after ballistic missile interception, causing property damage
Kindergarten, medical clinic complex sustain property damage, according to Saudi Civil Defense
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 3 Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait
2 missiles were launched towards Riyadh, another in direction of Khamis Mushait, according to spokesman
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‘Targeting civilian infrastructure is unacceptable’: India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia airports
India on Thursday condemned Houthi-claimed attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured more than 30 others, and reiterated its position that the targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable.This was the…
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Air India Express, Akasa cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi attack on airport
Air India Express, IndiGo and Akasa Air have cancelled flights to and from Riyadh following heightened security concerns after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they had carried out a ballistic missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi…
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Air India Delhi-Riyadh flight makes U-turn after Houthi attack on Saudi airport
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Delhi to Riyadh is currently returning to Delhi after Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia left one person dead and eight injured, according to the latest information.Air India and Air India Express have suspended…
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S. Korean military detonates suspected N. Korean land mine washed ashore on west coast
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The military safely detonated a suspected North Korean land mine washed up on a western border island, with no casualties or property damage reported, the Marine Corps said Thursday. A worker discovered the mine near a beach on…
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Estonia's military conscription no-show rate falls to 2%
The number of young adults failing to report for conscript service in the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) has fallen steadily in recent years, reaching 2 percent in 2025. A total of 63 call-up selectees failed to report for conscription last year, down from 4…
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Number injured from Russian attacks on Kyiv rises to 18, four people killed – photos
Four people have been killed and 19 others injured in Russian attacks since the morning of 8 October. Two of those injured are in a serious condition. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; Kateryna Pop, spokesperson for Kyiv City Military Administration; Kyiv…
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Pentagon Adds 1,320 Ukrainian F10 Drones to Drone Dominance Order
EN EN In brief: The US military ordered another 1,320 F10 strike drones from Ukraine's F-Drones under the Drone Dominance program, the company told Militarnyi. The batch is due by the end of November, but depends entirely on a new Ukrainian export permit. The…
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Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Russian Mesh network relay in Black Sea
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on F acebook , according to Ukrinform. Among the targets struck were a Mesh network relay in the Black Sea and a field artillery ammunition depot near the temporarily occupied settlement of…
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Ukraine strikes Russia’s largest oil refinery 2,500 kilometers from border – media
The Moscow Times reported this, Ukrinform says. Governor Vitaly Khotsenko of the Omsk region said the region came under attack by Ukrainian drones on October 8. Earlier, local authorities reported restrictions on mobile internet access and the closure of Omsk…
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Russians attack Kyiv Oblast in daytime: warehouses on fire, three injured
Russian forces have attacked warehouse facilities in Kyiv Oblast, injuring three people. A house has also been damaged and a lorry has been destroyed by fire. Source: Tymur Tkachenko, Head of Kyiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "In the…
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[Türkiye: We will not send forces to attack the Houthis in Yemen
Fri, Oct, 09, 2026 ANKARA -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Thursday that Ankara will not send military forces to strike the Houthis in Yemen, stressing that his country "will not send its forces to the territory of another country to…
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Arab Parliament President Stresses Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Pose Direct Threat to Regional Security
Arab Parliament President Stresses Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Pose Direct Threat to Regional Security President of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi stressed that repeated terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia and its…
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Polish SIM cards found in Russian drones downed in Poland
Polish military prosecutors found Polish SIM cards in some of the Russian drones downed during a Russian mass drone incursion into the country on the night of Sept. 9 to Sept. 10, 2025, RMF24 reported on Oct. 8. Polish authorities didn't disclose whether…
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Opposition leader claims İzmir mayor joined Erdoğan’s party under threat of imprisonment
New (Yeni) Party leader Özgür Özel has claimed that the mayor of İzmir , an opposition stronghold, joined President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s party under the threat of imprisonment. İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Houthi military spokesman claims Yemeni group fired one ballistic missile towards airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh. Save Share The Saudi-led coalition fighting on behalf of Yemen’s internationally recognised government says it has intercepted ballistic…
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Russian strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills 30, injures 18
Aftermath of the Russian attack on Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, October 8, 2026. (Photo: Vadym Filashkin / Telegram) At least 30 people were killed and 18 others injured in a Russian strike on a public transport stop and scheduled buses in Kramatorsk, Donetsk…
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Three killed, 14 injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. "Fourteen people have now been injured in the capital since the beginning of the day on October 8. Three people were killed," Klitschko wrote. He noted that eight of those injured…
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Delhi: Five killed in Seemapuri building collapse
Five persons were killed after a four-storey building collapsed in northeast Delhi’s Seemapuri on Wednesday, PTI reported. Three bodies of a pregnant woman, a 12-year-old girl and a child aged around one-and-a-half years were recovered from the site on…
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King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension
Israel’s order to shut UK’s Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948. Save Share The British Consulate General in occupied East Jerusalem has ceased operating under that name after Israel ordered it to close in…
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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet
By Timothy Gardner and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals, the Treasury Department…
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Turkey rules out offensive troop deployments under Saudi defense pact
Turkey will not send troops abroad to launch attacks under its defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, while reaffirming Ankara’s commitment to help defend its allies. “This is a defense agreement,” Fidan said.…
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Russian drone strikes store in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district, two killed, two injured
According to Ukrinform, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported this on Telegram . "A UAV struck the four-story building of a store in the Solomianskyi district," the statement said. Later, Klitschko said the fire at the store had been contained and the bodies…
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Türkiye, Greece to discuss crackdown on gangs
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi was expected to travel to Athens on Oct. 8 for talks with Greek officials on strengthening cooperation against transnational crime , terrorist organizations and emerging criminal gangs ,…
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Lithuania plans €4.8 billion for defence in 2027, substantial budget deficit
Lithuania plans to allocate about 4.8 billion euros to defense next year, or slightly more than 5% of gross domestic product, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said Thursday. The planned allocation would be about 36 million euros higher than this year’s…
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Indictments against dozens of Negev residents for intent to promote terrorism against Israel
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Shin Bet spokesperson: Since the beginning of 2026, 72 residents of the Negev and the south have been detained for Shin Bet investigation, 67 of whom are Israeli citizens with blue ID cards, suspected of security-related…
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Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the…
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Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Eight survivors rescued from the rubble as fears of further collapse slow operations in Istanbul’s Maltepe district. Save Share At least two people have been killed after a seven-storey building in Turkiye’s Istanbul partially collapsed, officials said.…
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South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
South Korea and Ukraine embroiled in a diplomatic row after President Zelenskyy revealed alleged transfer of two North Korean soldiers. Save Share South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Kyiv following a recent revelation by Ukraine of a transfer of…
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Troops at Kaliningrad border are for stopping mobilisation dodgers – Lithuanian minister
Lithuania will deploy up to 100 troops to help guard its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region over the next several weeks. Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas said the move was a precautionary measure anticipating Russian men seeking asylum from potential…
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Drone attack forces Yandex to shut down its data center on the grounds of a sanctioned Russian machine-tool plant
A drone attack overnight on 8 October caused a fire that hit part of Yandex's data center in Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast, about 580 km from Ukraine, and the site is fully stopped, the Russian tech company told Russian media. The data center sits on the grounds of…
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Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms amid ‘productive’ talks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States would not attack Iran prior to the November midterm elections, citing “productive discussions” between the two sides. “I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad…
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Hamas used double agents, deception to fool Israel ahead of October 7 massacre, study finds
Hamas's leadership planned to use strategic deception to lull Israel into a false sense of security before the October 7 attacks, activating double agents as late as the eve of the invasion to feed the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) false information,…
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Iran targeting US military bases in Germany, weeks after Israel warned partners
Iranian intelligence services are targeting US military bases in Germany, including Ramstein and Spangdahlem, amid concerns over potential covert attacks linked to the Iran conflict, German news outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Thursday.Israel warned US…
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South Korea recalls envoy to Ukraine amid growing friction
South Korea has decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday, in an unusually strong diplomatic move as tension continues to mount between Seoul and Kyiv. "The government has decided to recall the South Korean ambassador to…
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Estonia wants drone elective added to all high schools' programs
Drone technology has been introduced as an elective course in many upper secondary schools this year. The broader goal is to make drone education available in all high schools in the coming years. This academic year, 53 upper secondary schools are offering an…
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3 Killed, 14 Injured as Russian Drones Assault Kyiv in Fresh Attacks, Hit Store
EN EN In brief: Russian drone attacks killed three people and injured 14 in Kyiv on Thursday, with a UAV hitting a four-story store in the Solomianskyi district. The attacks came a day after Russian weapons killed at least four people in the capital. Three…
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Left Alliance to participate in Estonia's 2027 general elections
The Estonian Left Alliance, which emerged from the Estonian United Left Party, plans to run in next spring's Riigikogu elections. According to the party, it is essentially a new political force whose main goal is to fight for workers' rights. The Estonian…
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Russian forces strike Sumy, one killed, four injured, including two children
Oleh Hryhorov, head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. "One person was killed and four others were injured in a Russian strike on Sumy. Two children are among those injured. Fortunately, their…
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Russian forces strike bus in Kramatorsk: 12 killed, 14 injured
According to Ukrinform, the Kramatorsk City Council announced this on Telegram . "Russian forces struck a passenger bus in Kramatorsk. The vehicle was carrying passengers at the time of the attack," the statement said. According to preliminary information, at…
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Ukraine's defence forces strike Gazprom oil refinery in Bashkortostan, 1,400 km from border
Ukraine's defence forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining complex in Russia's Bashkortostan on 8 October. A fire has broken out at the facility, which is located approximately 1,400 km from the border with Ukraine. Source: General Staff of…
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Russian strike drone batters store in Kyiv's Solomyanskyi district, two killed
The Russian forces killed two people in Solomyanskyi district (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer) Russian strike drone hit a four-story commercial building in Kyiv, killing two people, Kyiv State Administration reported on Oct. 8. By 12:18 p.m., emergency firefighting…
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Three killed in Russian attack on Bilenke near Kramatorsk
Three people have been killed in the village of Bilenke in the Kramatorsk hromada A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories in Donetsk Oblast as a result of a Russian attack on 8…
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Search operation ends at site of Russian missile strike on five-story building in Pryluky
A five-story building in the town of Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, was destroyed on October 8, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko) A search-and-rescue operation has ended in the town of Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast after a Russian missile strike on a…
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Russia attacks Ukraine with 142 drones, including 82 jet-powered
Russian drone over Kyiv, Oct. 2, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko) Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 142 drones, including 82 jet-powered Shaheds, the Air Force Command reported on Oct. 8. Russian forces launched the swarms simultaneously across five…
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[Syria Denies Sending Troops to Yemen, Affirms: We Are Not Opening New Fronts
Thu, Oct, 08, 2026 Damascus – Syria has denied reports that it is considering sending military forces to Yemen to participate in the fighting against the Houthi group, affirming that its policy is based on "stability, peace, and cooperation, not on opening…
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Russia Kills 30 in Kramatorsk Bus Strike as Donetsk Orders Public Transport Halt
EN EN In brief: A Russian strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk killed 30 people and wounded 18, according to Donetsk authorities. In response, public transport was suspended in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk as officials urged residents to evacuate. Russian…
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[Powerful Explosions Rock Riyadh as Houthis Announce New Attack
Thu, Oct, 08, 2026 Riyadh – AFP journalists heard loud explosions in Riyadh on Thursday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting its airports. Diplomats reported being instructed to take shelter within their embassies in…
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Türkiye completes preparations to submit Mecca defense pact to parliament: Foreign minister
Türkiye has completed preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, stressing that the pact is defensive in nature and does not authorize attacks on other countries. "The necessary…
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Greece Seeks New US Weapons and Stryker Vehicles
The Greek prime minister, after receiving the US Secretary of State, emphasized that Athens is a pillar of stability and a bridge between Europe, the US, Middle East and Arab world Greece is seeking a range of new U.S. weapons, armored vehicles and long-term…
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Türkiye to unveil new school security measures early next year
Education Minister Yusuf Tekin (AA Photo) Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on Oct. 8 that the government will unveil a new package of security measures for schools in February 2027, describing a series of school attacks this year as having become an…
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How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan
Japan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China…
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India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed?
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping. Save Share Ukraine says it has received proposals from India, Turkiye, Egypt and the United States to broker talks with Russia. The offers…
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India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed?
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping. Save Share Ukraine says it has received proposals from India, Turkiye, Egypt and the United States to broker talks with Russia. The offers…
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Russian drone hits shop in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district: two killed and two injured
A drone hit a four-storey shop in the Solomianskyi district in Kyiv on 8 October. Two people have been killed and two others injured. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Quote: "A drone hit a four-storey shop in the Solomianskyi district. Emergency services…
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Russian attack on bus kills at least 30 people near Ukraine frontline
Zelenskyy says Kremlin deliberately targeted ‘ordinary public transport stop’ in Kramatorsk, with 18 wounded A Russian missile strike on a bus in the eastern city of Kramatorsk has killed at least 30 people, officials have said, in one of the worst attacks by…
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Flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel months before attempted hijacking, investigation reveals
Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani national flydubai co-pilot who recently attempted to hijack a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had initially planned to carry out his attack in July, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people briefed on the…
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UAE states support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi airport attacks
The UAE on Thursday condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks against Saudi Arabian airports, expressing its support for "all measures" taken by Riyadh in response. Three people were killed on Wednesday and Thursday in Houthi attacks on King Khalid International…
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The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait. Save Share As shipping traffic through the besieged Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since July this week, reports have emerged that…
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PKK says Turkey doing too little for peace despite fighters’ withdrawal
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on Thursday accused the Turkish government of failing to move forward with a peace process launched in 2024, despite the group’s reported withdrawal of all remaining fighters from Turkey and nearby border areas. “We…
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Russian rare-earth metal supplier removed from EU sanctions list at Estonia's request
Kerstin Lepik, a spokesperson for the Estonian Representation in Brussels, confirmed to ERR that the Russian company had been removed from the sanctions list at Estonia's request. At Estonia's request, a Russian rare-earth metal supplier—which provides…
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, the latest escalation in a diplomatic spat between both countries. It started last month when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his government had transferred two captured…
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Hindustan Shipyard Launches First Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ for Indian Navy
India’s Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) launched the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), Surya, on October 6, 2026, at a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest. HSL also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support…
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Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes
By Jonathan Saul and Parisa Hafezi LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new warnings it would block routes that it has not…
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Nine Syrian sailors missing after drone strike sinks Turkish-operated ship
Nine Syrian sailors remain missing after a drone strike sank a commercial ship managed by a Turkey-based company off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, a Syrian official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday, after rescuers ended their search. The Togolese-flagged…
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9 Syrian sailors missing after drone strike sinks Turkish-operated ship
Nine Syrian sailors remain missing after a drone strike sank a commercial ship managed by a Turkey-based company off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, a Syrian official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday, after rescuers ended their search. The Togolese-flagged…
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Syrian official denies Saudi Arabia asked Damascus to deploy troops in war with Houthis
October 08, 2026 Syria denied reports that Saudi Arabia requested Syrian troops to support its fight against Houthi rebels in Yemen. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, discussing bilateral…
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Diplomats, students take shelter in Saudi capital as Yemen's Houthis step up attacks
Foreign diplomats and international schools in the Saudi capital took safety measures on Thursday as loud blasts rattled the city and Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile attacks against its airport. In a further blow to Riyadh, Turkey ruled out sending…
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At 94, Indian Air Force is looking beyond fighter jets: What comes next
The Indian Air Force marked its 94th anniversary on Thursday, with the Air Chief using the occasion to reflect on the force's journey, the lessons of Operation Sindoor and the technologies that will shape its future. Describing the IAF as one of the most…
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BJP turns heat on Rahul Gandhi over 'clash' with female Delhi cop
BJP leaders on Thursday stepped up attacks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc’s protests against the Election Commission, with party spokesperson C R Kesavan accusing him of behaving “inappropriately” with a woman police personnel during the…
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'Unacceptable': India condemns Houthis attack on Riyadh airports
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned recent attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh by Yemen's Iran-linked Houthi group, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure “completely unacceptable”.MEA issued a…
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'Lost control of its Frankenstein': India lambasts Pakistan's doublespeak on terrorism at UN
India on Wednesday exposed Pakistan's doublespeak at the United Nations, stating that Islamabad had lost control of the "Frankenstein" monster of terrorism created by the state.Raghoo Puri, India's first Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN,…
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Pakistan waging ‘global war’ against terrorism, Naqvi tells UN chief on last day of his visit
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said Pakistan was waging a global war against terrorism as he met with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The two, along with Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, discussed global and…
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Lithuania to propose EU ban on Russian grain transit, sanctions on agricultural oligarchs
Lithuania will propose that the European Union ban the transit of Russian grain through the bloc and impose sanctions on Russian agricultural oligarchs who support the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said. “Russia is using European ports…
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One killed and 11 injured in morning Russian attack on Kyiv
One person has been killed and 11 others injured as a result of a Russian attack on Kyiv on the morning of 8 October. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Quote: "Since the beginning of 8 October, one person has been killed and 11 Kyiv residents injured as a…
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U.S. and Europe condemn devastating Russian strike that killed 22 in Pryluky
An apartment building destroyed in a Russian missile strike on the city of Pryluky, October 7, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko) The U.S. and Europe condemned Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine, specifically the missile strike on Pryluky that killed 22…
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Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones overnight, 126 aerial assets brought down
The Russians attacked Ukraine with 142 combat drones, 82 of which were jet-powered, on the night of 7-8 October. Early reports indicate that the Ukrainian Air Force has brought down 126 drones. Source: Ukraine's Air Force Quote: "On the night of 7-8 October…
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Defense Forces and Russian troops engage in 224 clashes on front line over past 24 hours
According to Ukrinform, this information is contained in a Facebook post by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding the situation as of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8. The enemy launched one missile strike and 74 airstrikes, using 223…
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Lithuanian army to reinforce security along Russian Kaliningrad border
Lithuania plans to reinforce security along its border with Kaliningrad (Photo: Reuters) Lithuania plans to deploy troops to reinforce security along its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas announced on October…
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Poland concludes investigation into Russian drone incursion: some had Polish SIM cards
An investigation into a large-scale incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace in September 2025 has been closed because those responsible could not be identified. Source: Lublin District Prosecutor's Office; European Pravda, citing RMF24 Details: The…
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WATCH: Downed Russian Jet Drone Crashes Near Kyiv Cars
EN EN In brief: Dramatic footage published by a local Telegram channel appears to show a downed Russian jet-powered drone falling beside cars in Kyiv. Officials have not confirmed the precise location or reported whether the incident caused casualties.…
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Russia hits buses in Kramatorsk: 12 killed, 14 injured – photos
Russian forces struck buses in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, killing 12 people and injuring 14 others. Sources: Kramatorsk City Council; Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration; Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote from…
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Russian forces strike Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 10 times since evening, sparking fire
According to Ukrinform, Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional state administration, reported this on Telegram . According to him, in the Nikopol district, the enemy struck Nikopol, as well as the Marhanetsk, Tomakivsk, and Pokrovsk communities. In the…
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Fitto: without Cyprus solution East Med de-escalation impossible
European Commission Cyprus problem envoy Raffaele Fitto on Thursday said that the European Union attaches “particular importance” to efforts to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem, as he addressed a European Parliament debate on the matter of…
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Minister to Ed Miliband: British troops in Estonia strengthen NATO security
British troops in Estonia are an important part of NATO's deterrence posture, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said. Minister to Ed Miliband: British troops in Estonia strengthen NATO security British troops in Estonia are an important…
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ROK military chief condemns North Korean mine blasts as a ‘clear provocation’
South Korea’s top military officer criticized North Korean mine laying on the ROK side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a “clear provocation” on Thursday, pledging “appropriate” measures in response to last month’s explosions that injured three soldiers.…
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Meir Ben-Shabbat: Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks
Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, currently head of the Misgav Institute for National Security, spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel.…
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Follow Us: Support the Channel: The IDF struck in the Khan Yunis area in the Gaza Strip earlier this week (Monday), and eliminated Ibrahim Alam, a commander in the military wing of the Hamas terror organization. The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory…
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Russian supplier dropped from EU sanctions package at Estonia's request
A Russian company supplying rare earths to Estonia's Silmet was removed from the European Union's proposed 22nd sanctions package at Estonia's request. Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak said one company and one individual were dropped from the…
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How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
As even Israel’s traditional allies are distancing themselves from Netanyahu, Modi’s India has embraced the country. Save Share New Delhi, India – The United Kingdom, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Norway had already banned the entry of Bezalel…
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Police officer killed in armed attack near Zahedan as violence continues in southeast Iran
An Iranian police officer was killed on Thursday when gunmen attacked a patrol near Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchestan, the latest in a series of deadly attacks and clashes involving security forces in southeastern Iran.
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Aegean Airlines Ranked Europe’s Safest Airline in New 10-Year Safety Index
Aegean scored 89 out of 100 in the 2026 European Airline Safety Index, which assessed 20 of Europe’s largest eligible low-cost and mainline airlines based on flight volumes recorded by EUROCONTROL in 2025. The index, produced by AirAdvisor, examined airline…
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South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon
The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
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Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
The North Korean leader’s sister denounced Seoul’s plan to send medical equipment to the North as an “insult” and a “provocation” on Thursday, after reports that the U.N. has granted a sanctions exemption for a shipment. “This is an insult to our state, a…
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Drone strike hits high-rise building in Kyiv, injuring four people, including two children
According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service reported this. “A Russian UAV struck a 12-story residential building at the 10th-floor level. The fire spread to the upper floors, and there was also partial structural damage,” the statement said. It is…
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Greece Agrees to $4 Billion US Defence Package Including Missiles, F-16 Upgrades and Helicopter Support
The package was agreed during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens and includes missiles and precision-guided bombs, upgrades for Greece’s F-16 fleet and long-term support for its military helicopters. Around $1.2 billion will be spent on…
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Analysis-As Munir's military takes on Gulf role, Pakistan's parliament is not involved
By Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Eleven years after Pakistan's parliament voted to keep the country out of a Saudi-led intervention in Yemen in 2015, Islamabad has agreed to rapidly deploy more forces to Saudi Arabia without a parliamentary vote,…
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Karpathos: The Missing Link in America’s Eastern Mediterranean Strategy
The Eastern Mediterranean became impossible to ignore in early 2026. The coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, Tehran’s missile and drone retaliation, and the disruption of vital shipping routes all pointed to the same conclusion: this is no…
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Two people killed in Russian attack on Kyiv high-rise residential building – photos, video
Two people have been killed in a Russian strike on a high-rise residential building in the city of Kyiv on the evening of 7 October. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Details: Two people were killed in the Russian attack on Kyiv's Desnianskyi…
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Security tightened ahead of INDIA bloc protest against Gyanesh Kumar for 3rd day
Security has been tightened around Sansad Marg, Ashoka Road, Janpath Road and other parts of central Delhi ahead of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)’s protest for a third day on Thursday against Chief Election…
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Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts
Hezbollah terror operatives are maintaining a presence in several areas within the pilot zones in southern Lebanon, KAN News reported on Wednesday.According to KAN, Hezbollah members have been located in the areas of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah,…
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JCS chief describes DMZ mine blast as 'provocation'; vows to review response measures
By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military commander said Thursday he had not thought of the recent mine blast near the inter-Korean border as anything other than a "provocation" by North Korea, while vowing to review response…
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Russian supplier reportedly dropped from EU sanctions package at Estonia's request
A Russian company supplying rare earths to Estonia's Silmet was reportedly removed from the European Union's proposed 22nd sanctions package at Estonia's request. Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak said one company and one individual were dropped…
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Russian drone strike targets apartment building in Kyiv, killing two
Aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, October 7, 2026 (Photo: Ukrainian State Emergency Service / Telegram) A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Kyiv’s Desnianskyi district on the evening of October 7, killing two people and wounding four…
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Gazan journalists report on an IDF tank firing at a building in the northwest of Rafah (the Mawasi area). According to these sources, there was fire of smoke shells and a helicopter patrolling overhead.
Follow Us: Support the Channel: According to journalists close to Hamas, militiamen of Ghassan al-Dahini encountered an ambush by Hamas operatives, and IDF forces are assisting them in getting out. According to journalists close to Hamas, militiamen of…
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Arab, Islamic, and Gulf Bodies Condemn Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Airports
Arab, Islamic, and Gulf Bodies Condemn Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Airports Several Arab, Islamic, and Gulf bodies strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks targeting Saudi airports, reaffirming their solidarity with the Kingdom and support for…
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Riyadh airport flights delayed and cancelled after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
October 08, 2026 Houthi drone and missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport caused major disruption, killing three people and injuring 36 others. Riyadh airport's disruption index reached 4.2 out of five, reflecting major disruption, with 58…
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'Every day there is killing': Palestinians in Gaza face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Fida al-Toutah's family say they witnessed her being killed by Israeli gunfire in their tent two weeks ago In her tent in central Gaza early one morning last month, 31-year-old Fida al-Toutah, a mother of five, was combing her daughter's hair when the sound…
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US wraps up military mission in Iraq, giving Baghdad room to strengthen China ties
The US has ended its military mission in Iraq, a move analysts said could give Baghdad more room for diversified partnerships and indirectly benefit China’s energy and commercial interests. But they cautioned that the shift was unlikely to create a power…
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Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
Houthi fighters seen in Yemen after militia group claims attacks on airports in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi Arabia Three people have been killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia airports over two days, authorities said, as flare-up of fighting spilled across the Yemen…
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Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank. Activists used the three-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel…
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North Korea likely buried ‘hundreds’ of mines south of border, ROK lawmaker says
South Korean intelligence indicates that North Korea has likely buried hundreds of land mines near the area where explosions injured three ROK soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) last month, according to an opposition lawmaker. In an interview at the…
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Moldova sets up drone shelters along Ukraine border
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service Moldovan authorities are building protective shelters to shield personnel at Ukraine border crossings from Russian drone attacks , Moldova’s Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nikitin announced on Oct. 7. According to local…
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India's diabetes burden is creating another problem: The growing threat to eyesight
A person can be reading this story clearly, driving to work, watching television and using a phone normally, while diabetes may already be damaging the blood vessels at the back of the eye.That is what makes diabetic eye disease particularly difficult to…
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Israel must follow through on British consulate closure after Miliband sanctions
On September 8, just hours after British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sweeping sanctions against trade with Jewish communities beyond the Green Line – Judea and Samaria, the Golan, and east Jerusalem – Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar angrily shot…
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New Russian Drone Wave Targets Kyiv and Western Ukraine After Deadly Strikes on Putin’s Birthday
EN EN In brief: Russian jet-powered drones threatened Kyiv, Lutsk and other Ukrainian cities in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 8. The renewed alerts followed a devastating day of Russian attacks that killed at least 28 people, including five children, and…
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Unexploded warhead of Russian missile found near Pryluky
According to Ukrinform, the Main Directorate of the National Police in Chernihiv region reported this. "Today, police received information that missile debris had been found on the outskirts of Pryluky. During an inspection, police officers discovered parts…
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[Saudi Arabia Reveals Casualty Toll from Attacks on Abha , King Khalid Airports
Thu, Oct, 08, 2026 Riyadh – The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) revealed that the attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports resulted in three deaths and several injuries. In a statement, GACA explained that "on Tuesday and Wednesday, Abha and…
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Saudi Arabia strikes back after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh and airports
Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform…
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From talks to war: Tehran sees the gap narrowing
Iran International Fears of renewed war with the United States, Israel or both are growing in Iran, as military officials talk openly about pre-emptive action and analysts warn that the distance between diplomacy and another round of fighting is becoming…
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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on 7 October kills 28 people
Twenty-eight people have been killed in a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on 7 October. Source: Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi Quote: "Pryluky, Kremenchuk, Oleksandriia, Kyiv – today's [7 October] strikes have claimed 28 lives. Five of the 20 people…
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Could ‘Apron Dad’ on North Korean TV pave the way for Kim Jong Un’s daughter to rule?
In a scene from a North Korean TV show, a man wears a floral apron and serves a meal to his family. Analysts told Radio Free Asia that this striking reversal in gender roles could be a propaganda effort to get the people to accept North Korean leader Kim Jong…
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Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 “precise targeting operations.” Save Share Yemeni government forces said they have “neutralised” 1,860 Houthi fighters since launching a large-scale counter-offensive to retake…
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India plans to invite Canadian PM Mark Carney as Republic Day chief guest amid trade deal talks
India is exploring the possibility of having Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next year against the backdrop of hectic efforts by the two countries to finalise a trade deal by the year-end, people…
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India proposes BRICS sherpa Sudhakar Dalela as Nepal envoy
India has proposed senior career diplomat Sudhakar Dalela, currently secretary (economic relations) and the Brics Sherpa, as the next ambassador to Nepal, people familiar with the matter said.Dalela recently played a key role as the official in-charge of the…
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US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears
Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling over possible release of more reserves. Save Share US financial markets have been whipsawed as bond market fears grow, pushing Treasury yields to their highest levels in more than 20…
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Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports
Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people and injured at least 36 others. Fighting between the Houthis and Yemen’s…
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'Not yet out of danger': Israeli envoy to US shares update on son following terror attack
Israel ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, whose son Neria was seriously wounded during a car-ramming terrorist attack in September, said Wednesday that his son “has severe head injuries, but in recent days he has begun breathing on his own.”“He remains…
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Moldova to build drone shelters near Ukrainian border amid escalating Russian attacks
Moldova plans to build protective shelters at border crossings with Ukraine where border guards and people in nearby areas can take cover during drone incursions, Moldovan Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin said on Oct. 7. The announcement followed an…
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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Wednesday that it destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across four provinces. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the operation targeted Houthi positions in Saada, Hodeidah, Al-Jawf and Marib. The targets…
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US announces $4B in military sales to Greece as countries deepen defense ties
Washington and Athens also agree to expand cooperation in defense technologies, energy and cybersecurity
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Yemeni army says 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralized’ in 2,103 operations
The Yemeni army said late Wednesday that 1,860 Houthis were “neutralized” in 2,103 targeting operations across multiple fronts as part of Operation “Dawn of Yemen.” Armed forces spokesman Col. Majid al-Nuzaili said the military carried out 2,103 “precision…
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Gulf bloc calls for ‘firm and deterrent’ response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called Wednesday for a “firm and deterrent” international response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, saying its members stood united with the kingdom against threats to its security and sovereignty. GCC…
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Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Thursday, October 8, 2026. Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally Save Share This live page is now closed. You can follow our coverage here .