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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.
- 9 Oct · 23:00 UTC
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Iran-linked actors used US AI for fake journalism, military targeting
Iran-based and Iranian-linked actors have used two leading US artificial intelligence platforms to place articles under fake journalist identities and help develop targeting recommendations against US naval forces, according to separate investigations by…
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Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest
Police have been deployed in big numbers even during demonstrations by opposition parties in the lead up to Saturday's 'cockroach' protest Parts of the Indian capital, Delhi, have been turned into a fortress, with tens of thousands of security forces…
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Ukraine war latest: Drones strike another Yandex data center in Russia
Key developments on October 09: A drone attack damaged a Yandex data center in Russia's Kaluga Oblast overnight on Oct. 9, disabling several modules at the facility and threatening further disruptions to the company's services. Several modules of the data…
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Injury toll from Russian morning attack on Zaporizhzhia rises to 23, one dead
Mykhailo Semikin, Acting Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. “Unfortunately, the number of people injured in enemy attacks over the course of the day has risen to 23. The injured are…
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Ukrainian foreign ministry denies Belarusian claims of drone attack on lorry in Russia
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a protest over the summoning of the Ukrainian chargé d'affaires in Belarus to the Foreign Ministry in Minsk and claims by Belarus that a Ukrainian drone attacked a Belarusian lorry in Russia's Bryansk Oblast.…
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Yemen's government forces claim over 1,400 Houthis ‘neutralized’ in last 24 hours
Yemen's government forces claimed Friday to have “neutralized” more than 1,400 Houthi fighters in over 2,750 strikes during the previous 24 hours under Operation Dawn of Yemen. Brig. Gen. Majed Abdullah al-Nadhib, spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said…
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Saudi Arabia urges UN Security Council to act against Houthi escalation in Yemen
Saudi Arabia on Friday urged the UN Security Council to act against escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen and warned of growing threats to civilians, regional stability and international maritime navigation. "The Security Council must assess the risks of these…
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Türkiye strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Türkiye on Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured 36 others. “We condemn in the strongest terms the targeting by the Houthis of Abha International Airport in southern Saudi…
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Cyprus backs EU spending flexibility for energy security
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has called for greater flexibility in EU spending rules to allow Cyprus and other member states to support households and businesses while investing in energy security, as the conflict in the Middle East increases uncertainty…
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IDF strikes Syrian terrorist who operated under the direction of the Iranian regime
The IDF on Friday conducted a precise aerial strike targeting the terrorist Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit. It added that Al-Hassoun operated under the direction of the Iranian regime and advanced terrorist attacks targeting Israeli…
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'Three golden weeks': Trump’s no-strike pledge fuels calls in Iran to act first
Iran International President Donald Trump’s pledge not to attack Iran before the November 3 US midterm elections has been greeted in Tehran as either a bluff or an opportunity, with some hardliners urging Iran to exploit the three-week window to strike first.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv The co-pilot who tried to seize control of a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week was planning to launch a suicide attack…
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say
Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv The co-pilot who tried to seize control of a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week was planning to launch a suicide attack…
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Flydubai co-pilot plotted ‘suicide’ attack on Israel, UAE says
Attorney General says suspect admitted he acted alone after preparing psychologically and physically for the attack. Save Share Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say the co-pilot who tried to seize control of a Flydubai aircraft on September 30 was…
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Trump offers Iran path to nuclear deal while keeping up military pressure
Many of President Donald Trump's critics view diplomacy and military pressure as somehow in conflict, or an absence of strategy, in dealing with Iran. In reality, they are inseparable. Trump's latest comments on Iran underscore a basic principle of…
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Head of Russian military propaganda network to be expelled from Montenegro over suspected anti-EU operation
Montenegro has ordered the expulsion of Mikhail Zvynchuk, head of the pro-Kremlin military information network Rybar, and four other Russian citizens over national security concerns following a security operation targeting suspected Russian hybrid influence…
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South Korean envoy calls for practical steps to expand tourism ties with Iran
TEHRAN- South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has called for turning bilateral talks on tourism, cultural heritage and handicrafts into concrete initiatives, saying the two countries should seize opportunities to expand cooperation. Speaking on the…
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Insurgent attacks surge in southeastern Iran
Janatan Sayeh A coalition of Iranian Baluch insurgent groups, Jebhe-ye Mobarezin-e Mardomi (JMM), claimed two attacks on Islamic Republic security forces on October 8, killing a police officer and a conventional army soldier, bringing its claimed operations…
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Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
Humanitarian and human rights groups call out Israel’s continued killings and restrictions across the enclave. Save Share One year after the so-called ceasefire in Gaza was reached with United States backing, it exists only on paper, according to more than…
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Seven injured, including four children from one family, in Russian attack on house in Rivne Oblast
Seven people have been injured in a Russian attack on a house in Rivne Oblast. Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration Quote: "A family with several children has been affected in northern Rivne Oblast as a result of yet another…
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Russia seeking sanctions relief from U.S. in talks on possible Ukraine energy truce
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin (Photo: Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS) Russia is demanding that the United States lift sanctions as part of negotiations over a possible energy truce with Ukraine, the Kyiv…
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Record 20 Russian officers killed in Ukrainian strikes on headquarters in Donetsk, monitors say
Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian army command posts in Donetsk on Aug. 26 killed more Russian officers than in any other single attack during the war, independent monitors claim. Mediazona , an independent Russian outlet that tracks Russian military…
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One killed in 40 Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – photos
Russian forces launched 40 attacks on three districts in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 9 October, using drones, artillery and a missile. One person has been killed in the strikes. Source: Oleksandr Hanzha, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration;…
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US voices concern over Houthi escalation, condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia
The US strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure and airports in Saudi Arabia on Friday, calling on Iran to end its support for the Yemeni group. "The United States is gravely concerned by the continued escalation by the terrorist Houthis,"…
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Yemen urges UN Security Council to take action against Houthis
Yemen's government urged the UN Security Council on Friday to take decisive action against the Houthis, accusing the group of escalating attacks, recruiting children and displacing civilians while threatening regional security. "Today's session is held at a…
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[Intensive Airstrikes Target Houthi Positions and Military Camps in Yemen’s Capital Sana’a
Fri, Oct, 09, 2026 SANA’A — Intensive airstrikes targeted multiple Houthi military positions and camps in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, on Friday, including strategic sites in the areas of Jabal Attan and Al-Nahdain, according to local sources. Witnesses reported…
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Houthi Escalation Strains Health Services, Deepens Displacement
Houthi Escalation Strains Health Services, Deepens Displacement Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is worsening as the Houthi escalation spreads, leaving more than 5,000 people dead or wounded since August, displacing about 200,000 and fueling a rise in suspected…
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Greek, Turkish Officials Review CBMs During Crete Meeting
FM Giorgos Gerapetritis: When right time comes the next step may be discussion on the delimitation of the continental shelf; EEZ in Aegean, east Med The meeting was hosted by Greece’s defense ministry and attended by ambassadors, senior military officers and…
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UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’
The UN special envoy for Yemen warned the Security Council on Friday that the country has returned to all-out conflict, with fighting spreading across several fronts and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threatening to deepen regional instability. “In the past…
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Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail
Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation Two Latvian men have been released on bail after being arrested at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by the US military and…
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Two Arab Israelis, one PA resident indicted for stealing IDF shoulder-fired MATADOR missile
The Haifa District State Attorney's Office filed an indictment on Friday against three men who filmed themselves holding a stolen IDF MATADOR shoulder-fired missile.Two of the men, residents of Shfaram aged 22 and 24, were arrested on September 5 in…
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Yemen's Houthis Mobilize Blood Banks as Casualties Mount
Yemen's Houthis Mobilize Blood Banks as Casualties Mount The Houthi group has sent blood donation vehicles into streets, neighborhoods and squares across Sanaa and four Yemeni provinces over the past two days, urgently appealing for donors amid signs of…
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IRGC reports fire aboard LPG carrier in Strait of Hormuz, warns against unauthorized transit
TEHRAN— Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has reported that a large, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier caught fire after being struck while attempting to navigate an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, as senior Iranian…
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Iran’s leader praises police as a 'key pillar of national security'
TEHRAN— Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has praised the courage, sacrifices and steadfastness of Iran’s police personnel, describing the force as a key pillar of national security and highlighting its role in maintaining…
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Iran questions France’s nuclear double standards
TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized 'France’s contradictory approach' to nuclear weapons, questioning why Paris considers its own nuclear deterrent essential to national security while insisting that Iran must never…
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The IDF takes responsibility for the unusual strike on the Syria-Lebanon border☝️:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article Earlier today (Friday), the IDF carried out an airstrike against the terrorist Yousef Ali al-Hassan. Al-Hassan is a Syrian terrorist who advanced terror plots against…
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‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges. Save Share Masked and armed men attempted to cross into Latvia from Belarus alongside 20 undocumented migrants on Monday. “The (masked) escorts of the illegal…
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Hamas, like the European Union Foreign Minister, stands alongside the International Criminal Court in The Hague and vigorously defends it:
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article “The decision by the President of the United States to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court constitutes a grave attack on international justice and an…
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Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians. Save Share Israeli settlers have carried out attacks and pogroms disrupting the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank, while Israeli…
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Ukrainian forces strike Russian Pantsir-S1, drone launch site and ammunition depots – General Staff
Ukrainian forces struck a Pantsir-S1 system, a strike UAV base, and Russian depots (Photo: General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces / Facebook) Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system, a drone storage and launch site, command posts,…
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SC directs Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to provide full treatment to Delhi acid attack survivor
The Supreme Court on Friday directed Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to ensure that full treatment is provided to an acid attack survivor until she is fit to be discharged, after it was told that the hospital had asked the victim to get admitted to Safdarjung…
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Russia seeks US sanctions relief in exchange for "energy ceasefire" in Ukraine
Russia wants the US to ease sanctions in return for a commitment to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Source: European Pravda, citing The Kyiv Independent Details: US and Ukrainian officials familiar with the talks told The Kyiv Independent…
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Evening News Brief October 9: BJP’s bypoll wins, Indian-origin woman’s Nobel, Iran’s Hormuz warning and more
Good evening, readers! Here’s your evening news brief with the biggest stories of the day. From BJP’s bypoll wins in West Bengal and TVK’s victory in Tamil Nadu to Navi Pillay winning the Nobel Peace Prize and the Supreme Court’s key directions on protests in…
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Russian jet-powered drone strikes infrastructure facility
An infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih was damaged following a UAV strike on October 9, 2026. (Photo: Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast) Russian forces struck an infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih,…
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Russian forces attack two energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russian forces attacked two DTEK energy facilities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on 8 and 9 October. DTEK is the largest private energy company in Ukraine. Source: press service for DTEK Details: One of the DTEK Dnipro Grids facilities was attacked by Shahed…
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[Pakistan Confirms Troop Deployment in Saudi Arabia, Reveals Mission
Sat, Oct, 10, 2026 Pakistan, which signed a joint defense agreement with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, confirmed on Friday that its forces are deployed in the Kingdom amid the escalating conflict with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, stressing that their mission…
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Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen’ Clears Bab al-Mandab and its Islands of Remaining Houthi Forces
Operation ‘Dawn of Yemen’ Clears Bab al-Mandab and its Islands of Remaining Houthi Forces The military operation “Dawn of Yemen” entered its fifth day on Friday, as government forces completed the clearing of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the strategic Mayyun…
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[UN Security Council to Hold Briefing on Yemen Amid Escalating Conflict , Humanitarian Concerns
Fri, Oct, 09, 2026 The United Nations Security Council is set to convene a briefing on Yemen later on Friday amid a sharp escalation in military operations across the country, cross-border attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, and growing humanitarian concerns…
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Erhurman warns against ‘leaking’, ‘manipulation’ after reported Varosha proposal
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday warned against “leaking”, “distortions”, and “manipulations”, following media reports that he had accepted, and then subsequently rejected, a proposal to repopulate Varosha with Greek Cypriots under the United…
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Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian strikes on two Russian oil refineries: upgraded drones used – video
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refineries in Omsk and Ukhta. Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) Quote: "Another strike on a Russian oil refinery in Omsk – one of the major refineries – as well as on the…
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Navantia and Larsen and Toubro collaborate to offer LHDs to the Indian Navy
Navantia and L&T (Larsen and Toubro) have reached a strategic agreement to collaborate on the upcoming program for four amphibious assault ships for the Indian Navy (known as the LPD program in India). Navantia press release The alliance, formalized in Madrid…
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Bab el-Mandeb 'cleared of Houthi remnants,' Saudi envoy to Yemen says
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen said Friday that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait had been cleared of Houthi forces, as Yemeni government troops reported continuing clashes in the area. "Blessed Friday, and victory for every Yemeni and Arab. Bab el-Mandeb has been…
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[Saudi Arabia says 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid airport
Sat, Oct, 10, 2026 Saudi Arabia said on Friday that three citizens were killed in two attacks Thursday targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh and a Saudia Airlines aircraft. In a statement on US social media platform X, the General…
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Syria increases criticism of Israeli actions, continues diplomatic outreach
Seth Frantzman Syria sharpened its criticism of Israeli military operations in Syria during the first week of October, including the construction of a new fortified security line in southern Syria, east of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. On October 6, in…
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Iran turns on Pakistan as Saudi defense pact takes effect
Iran International Iran has sharpened its criticism of a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact after it became operational, warning against intervention in Yemen and questioning Pakistan’s role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington.
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Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits
Cultural gestures have kept relations from collapsing, but repairing ties with New Delhi will require difficult political negotiations. Political analyst, Minister (Press) of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. Save Share For two years, Dhaka has…
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Ethiopian-Eritrean Fighting Raises Fears of Wider War as Egypt Builds Red Sea Alliance
Drone strikes in northern Ethiopia, competing claims over Red Sea access, and a new four-country diplomatic alignment threaten to deepen instability across the Horn of Africa [CAIRO] Fears of a wider war in the Horn of Africa grew this week after Ethiopian…
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CEC protests updates: 24-hour mobile internet blackout in central Delhi, 26,000 personnel deployed
The Delhi Police has imposed restrictions, including orders prohibiting gatherings, curbs on travel to and within the city, and suspension of mobile internet, ahead of the protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…
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The Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen, affiliated with the Shiite resistance axis, reports six wounded in the Israeli UAV strike in the area of Khush al-Sayyid Ali in northeastern Lebanon ☝️.
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article This is despite an earlier report stating that there were no casualties. This article is in continuation of our previous article This is despite an earlier report stating…
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UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight
By Yasmine Ghania, Enas Alashray and Federico Maccioni DUBAI/CAIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - An Omani flydubai co-pilot had intended to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on September 30 in a suicide attack…
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Erdoğan says int’l system is ‘severely wounded’ over Gaza
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has renewed his criticism of the international system over the war in Gaza , saying the global order had been “severely wounded” and had failed to uphold international law and protect civilians. “Gaza has been turned into the…
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Strike at an unusual location in northeastern Lebanon
Follow Us: Support the Channel: Lebanese media report a strike allegedly carried out by an Israeli UAV in the area of the village of Khush al-Sayyid Ali in the Hermel district in northeastern Lebanon—on the border with Syria. According to the report, the…
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Before Iran has its nuclear bomb, Israel must destroy the ayatollahs
Robert Besser is a news editor who has worked in television and newspapers in the United States, Asia and the Middle East. Sukkot 2026 saw hundreds of thousands of Jews converge on Jerusalem, in a tradition dating back perhaps to King Solomon, some 29…
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Former UK Foreign Minister and Defense Minister to TO VIMA: “Cyprus could be in the “crosshairs” of Iran or Iranian proxies”
Britain says RAF Akrotiri will not be used in joint operations with the U.S., reaffirming its defensive stance amid escalating tensions in the region The first warning came shortly after midnight. Three suspicious vehicles were heading towards RAF Fairford, t…
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Two killed, four injured in multi-vehicle pile-up on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota
Two people were killed and more than four others injured in a multi-vehicle pileup on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Kota district early Friday, with police suspecting that a truck parked on the highway for nearly two days triggered the…
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Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A big military promise, but little impact on the ground
The Pakistani government has denied a New York Times report that claims Pakistani forces have struck Houthis in Yemen. The NYT report surfaced in the middle of a drone and missile campaign initiated by Iran backed Houthi rebels based in Yemen, that has…
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DG ISPR says Pakistan acting as an ‘honest broker’ in US-Iran war
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan is acting as an “honest broker” while mediating between the United States and Iran, reiterating the commitment to a “negotiated and peaceful”…
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Vatican envoy commends Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional peace, stability through mediation: FO
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states and international organisations, on Friday commended Pakistan’s “constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability through mediation, dialogue and diplomacy”, the…
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'Is Delhi Modi's property?' Dipke questions heavy police deployment
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Friday questioned the heavy police deployment and restrictions ahead of the organisation's proposed protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10, asking whether the capital was the property…
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IDF eliminates three Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza
The IDF eliminated three terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad in aerial strikes in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, after they advanced attacks against Israeli troops and worked to restore the terrorist organizations’ capabilities in violation of the ceasefire…
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Across the Gaza Strip: IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities
The IDF and Shin Bet conducted targeted strikes in several areas across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, destroying four weapons storage facilities belonging to the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations. According to the military, the terrorist…
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Battalion commander: 'I lost a friend, the IDF lost an outstanding commander'
"It's difficult to talk about you in the past tense." With those words, Lieutenant Colonel Ran, commander of the 603rd Battalion, bid farewell to Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus , who fell on Thursday while performing his duties in southern Lebanon. Referring to…
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NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Estonia next week
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is due to visit Estonia next week, meeting the country's leaders and visiting Ämari Air Base and Tallinn University of Technology. Rutte is scheduled meet with newly inaugurated President Ülle Madise on Wednesday, along with…
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Ukrainian forces strike facilities involved in missile launches and production of fuel for Kh-101 missiles
Ukrainian forces struck Russian facilities involved in missile launches and the production of rocket fuel on the night of 8-9 October. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote: "A facility belonging to the Barmin Research…
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Poland scrambles military aircraft as Russia launches overnight drone attack on Western Ukraine
Poland scrambled military aircraft due to a Russian attack (Photo: REUTERS/Lukasz Glowala) Poland scrambled military aircraft overnight Oct. 9 in response to a Russian drone attack on western Ukraine, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command said on X .…
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Russian drone attack damages buildings in Kyiv region, woman injured
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. In the Fastiv district, the attack damaged private houses and set grass on fire. A woman sustained abrasions and received medical assistance at the scene. In the…
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Exclusive: Putin puts a price on Trump's Ukraine energy truce — Kyiv fears the cost
Russian President Vladimir Putin leaves the podium after holding a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Aug. 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Russia has demanded sanctions relief…
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Coalition destroys three Houthi missile launchers, vows firm response to attacks on civilians
RIYADH — The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced Friday that it had destroyed three missile launchers used by the Houthis to threaten regional security, warning that attacks on civilians and civilian facilities would be met with a firm…
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[IOM: More Than 201,000 People Displaced by Escalating Conflict in Yemen
Fri, Oct, 09, 2026 ADEN – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that the number of people displaced by the ongoing Houthi military escalation in Yemen since the beginning of September has risen to 201,217 individuals, spread across ten…
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World News in Brief: ‘Horrific’ attack in Sudan, Israeli incursions in Syria intensify, most women and girls homeless in Gaza
A suspected drone strike has left at least 40 dead in Sudan’s Blue Nile State – near the Ethiopian border - according to initial reports from the ground, according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric. Most of the casualties were women and girls.
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How Russian mesh networks guide precision drone strikes on Kyiv — NV infographic
Strike on North Bridge in Kyiv, Oct. 4, 2026 (Photo: Social Media/via REUTERS) Russian forces are using decentralized mesh networks to guide strike drones toward targets across Ukrainian cities, NV reported in an analytical infographic published on Oct. 9.…
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Lithuania moves to lift constitutional ban on nuclear weapons: What it means
Lithuania’s parliament has taken the first step toward removing a constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction being present on its territory, a move supporters say would allow the country to participate more fully in NATO’s nuclear deterrence…
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Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with the airports appearing to be the primary target. Save Share Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport following attacks by the Houthis that killed three…
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Drones attack Lukoil oil refinery in Russia
Drones attacked the Russian city of Ukhta in the Republic of Komi on the morning of 9 October, where monitoring channels reported that the target was a Lukoil oil refinery. Source: The Moscow Times Details: The newspaper reported that sirens, explosions and…
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Saudi Arabia says 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid airport
Saudi Arabia said on Friday that three citizens were killed in two attacks Thursday targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh and a Saudia Airlines aircraft. In a statement on US social media platform X, the General Authority of Civil…
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Hegseth promises execution live stream as Trump appears to ‘pause’ war on Iran | First Thing
US president says US will not attack Iran before midterms, while defense secretary says Nidal Hasan will face a firing squad next month. Plus, Sofia Coppola looks back on her glittering directorial career Good morning. The defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has…
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Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?
US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote but the president has ruled that out. Save Share United States President Donald Trump has said that he does not intend to bomb Iran again until the November midterm elections, even though…
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Coalition: 3 Houthi Missile Launchers Destroyed
Coalition: 3 Houthi Missile Launchers Destroyed Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated on Friday that three missile launchers used by Yemen’s Houthi militia to threaten regional security have…
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Greek Mirage 2000 and Turkish F-16: The Deadly Aegean Encounter That Remains Disputed
A deadly encounter between Greek and Turkish fighter jets over the Aegean Sea on 8 October 1996 remains one of the most controversial incidents in the military history of the two neighbouring countries. The incident involved a Turkish F-16D fighter jet that…
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Over 70% of Americans approve defending South Korea in war against North: Poll
More than 70% of Americans support the U.S. military defending South Korea in the event of a North Korean attack, according to an annual think tank survey published Thursday. Seventy-seven percent of Republicans and 73% of Democrats back U.S. military support…
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EU-Türkiye Business Summit to be held in Brussels for second time
The Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and the European Business Summit (EBS) will co-host the second EU -Türkiye Business Summit in Brussels on Oct. 13, DEİK has announced. The summit, to be held at Egmont Palace under the theme “Unlocking…
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Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice
WARSAW, Poland — Estonian unmanned aerial system producer KrattWorks is developing a new aerial target drone that will mimic the operations of jet-powered Shahed-type drones, enabling militaries to practice shooting down one of the main aerial threats used by…
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Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
Three Saudi nationals have been killed in two attacks on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, the country's civil aviation authority has said after Yemen's Houthis said they targeted the facility. The attacks also resulted in "injuries to a…
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Nausėda: Lithuania struggles to spend defence funds
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has criticised the country’s defence system for struggling to spend its allocated funds, citing lengthy procurement processes, a lack of flexibility and difficulties in cooperating with Ukraine. “The system is creaking…
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Russian forces strike infrastructure in Odesa overnight, causing damage
Serhii Lysak, head of the city’s military administration, reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform. According to him, there were no casualties. Utility workers quickly sealed the holes and cleaned up the area. As reported by Ukrinform, on October 8,…
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Russian strike on outskirts of Kharkiv causes casualties
Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. “We currently know that three women were injured in the suburbs of Kharkiv. They are receiving the necessary medical care,” the statement…
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Indictment: Suspects held stolen IDF missile
An illegal resident from Judea and Samaria and two residents of Shefar'am were charged Friday morning with possessing a Matador missile stolen from the IDF. According to police, the investigation revealed that the three had filmed themselves holding the…
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IDF concerns: Two IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon after playing with live ammunition
An incident in which two IDF soldiers were lightly wounded in southern Lebanon yesterday, initially classified as an “operational accident," was found in a preliminary investigation to involve serious and negligent mishandling of ammunition, Kan Reshet Bet…
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Can a warship become a mini aircraft carrier? India, US are testing two different answers
The idea of turning a warship to a miniature aircraft carrier is moving from concept to contract, with India and the United States both building shipborne drone capabilities, though at very different ends of the spectrum. Unmanned aircraft that can take off…
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‘US history shaped by immigrants’: India calls out JD Vance over ‘deeply offensive’ H-1B visa remarks
India on Friday called out US Vice President JD Vance over his comments in the context of United States' decision to suspend applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies.India said the descriptions of Indian…
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Russian glide bomb strike on Zaporizhzya leaves one dead, nine wounded
Aftermath of a Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhya, October 9, 2026 (Photo: Mykhailo Semikin / Telegram) A Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhya on October 9 killed one person and wounded nine others, including a 14-year-old child, Head of the…
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'Offensive': India slams JD Vance's 'indentured servants' remarks amid H-1B row
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday slammed US vice-president JD Vance over his description of H-1B visa workers as "indentured servants", calling his remarks "unwarranted" and "deeply offensive".In a statement, responding to Vance’s…
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Fuel Plant, Oil Depot, Yandex Data Center as Moscow Claims 505 Drones Downed
EN EN In brief: Ukrainian drones struck a Russian chemical plant producing cruise missile fuel, damaged a Yandex data center in Kaluga for the second consecutive day and reportedly sparked a fire at an oil depot near Belgorod. Moscow claimed its air defenses…
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Russia deploys hidden mesh networks across Ukraine to guide drone strikes
A Russian jet-powered drone strikes Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, October 2, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS) Russian forces are using hidden mesh networks throughout Ukraine to extend the range and precision of their attack drones, presenting a severe tactical challenge for…
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Ukraine reports 211 frontline clashes in past 24 hours, with Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors seeing heaviest fighting
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported this in its summary as of 8:00 a.m. on October 9, according to Ukrinform. According to the General Staff, yesterday the Russians carried out 83 airstrikes using 243 guided bombs. They also deployed…
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Ukraine intercepts record 82% of Russian jet drones in latest attacks — expert
Firefighters extinguish a fire following a Russian drone strike on Kyiv, October 7, 2026 (Photo: REUTERS/Gleb Garanich) Ukrainian air defenses shot down more than 82% of Russia's jet-powered drones during attacks on October 7, aviation expert and leading…
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Russian drones attack Epicentr home improvement store in Chernihiv
Russian UAVs attacked an Epicentr home improvement superstore in Chernihiv, damaging the roofs and windows of nearby apartment buildings. Source: Ukraine's Operational Command Pivnich (North); Viacheslav Chaus, Head of Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration…
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28 women killed by men, 19 others die under suspicious circumstances in Turkey in September
Twenty-eight women were killed by men in Turkey in September, while 19 others died under suspicious circumstances, according to a monthly report by the We Will Stop Femicide Platform (KCDP). Five women were killed by their husbands, three by their partners,…
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Saudi airline pilot among three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport
Three Saudi citizens were killed in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. The attacks took place on Thursday and hit a Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft and airport facilities. A…
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‘I would vote for Turkish Cypriot president’, former Justice Minister says
Former justice minister Emily Yiolitis has said she would “gladly vote for a Turkish Cypriot for president” if they were more capable than a Greek Cypriot candidate. She also said she disagrees with the Greek national anthem being used in Cyprus. Speaking on…
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NATO to hold major nuclear exercise amid escalating rhetoric with Russia
NATO is seeking to reassure Russia that its upcoming nuclear exercise in Italy is nothing to fear, despite heightened tensions between the alliance and Moscow. Source: European Pravda, citing Brussels-based politics and policy news organisation Politico…
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South Korea tests hypersonic missile for first time, weeks after North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung observed the first “successful” test launch of a domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday, a capability experts say could keep Seoul’s missiles ahead of North Korean air defenses. The Blue House…
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The IDF detained the left-wing anarchist (as he defines himself), Jonathan Pollak, for violating a closed military zone order in the area of Kfar Tapuach in Samaria.
Follow Us: Support the Channel: This article is in continuation of our previous article With him, “conscientious objector” Roman Levin is also being detained. You may remember Pollak from the physical confrontation here☝️with an IDF soldier—regarding the…
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At least five members of Iranian forces killed in four southeast attacks
At least five Iranian military and police personnel were killed and several others wounded in four armed attacks across southeastern Iran within 24 hours, Haalvsh reported, as violence targeting security forces continued across the area.
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Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
By Feras Dalatey DUBAI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Thomas Barrack, a top US diplomat in the Middle East, advocated for a firm run by his business partner to take part in the development of an oil pipeline from Iraq to Syria, three people said, activities which appear…
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Defense Forces strike Russian Osa air defense system with drones in eastern sector
According to Ukrinform, Signum reported this on Facebook , posting a video of the combat operation. “The enemy’s ‘Osa’ air defense system was designed specifically to combat aerial targets. But this time, things didn’t go according to plan. The ‘beekeepers’…
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Two Koreas clash at UN over DMZ mine blasts
South and North Korea clashed at the United Nations on Thursday over recent land mine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone, with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of violating the Armistice Agreement and demanding an apology while the North denies responsibility.…
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India condemns attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in Gulf, Black Sea
India and Liberia have strongly condemned recent attacks targeting commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and greater coordination to protect maritime trade and the…
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Indian SIMs used to operate WhatsApp from Pakistan, NIA starts probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered two separate cases to investigate suspected espionage networks in West Bengal allegedly linked to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), officials said.The officials said that they are examining how…
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Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia kills one man and injures several people, including child
This was reported by Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, according to Ukrinform. “A man was killed in the enemy strike. Two people were wounded,” he wrote. Earlier, the official reported that the enemy had struck…
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Ukraine reportedly targets Russian cruise missile fuel plant, oil depot in overnight attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Ukraine's military launched an attack on several Russian regions overnight on Oct. 9, reportedly targeting a Russian factory that manufactures fuel components for Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise…
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian Counterpart, Arab League Chief
Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian Counterpart, Arab League Chief Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Thursday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Arab League Secretary-General Nabil…
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Russian Strike Near Apartment Building in Zaporizhzhia Kills One, Injures Two
EN EN In brief: One man was killed and 7 people wounded after a Russian strike near a high-rise residential building in Zaporizhzhia early Friday, Oct. 9. Russian forces struck near a high-rise residential building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of…
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UK, UN, Arab and Islamic Bodies Condemn Houthi Attacks on Abha and King Khalid Airports
UK, UN, Arab and Islamic Bodies Condemn Houthi Attacks on Abha and King Khalid Airports The UK, United Nations, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Sudan, Al-Azhar, and the Arab Parliament have strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s…
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How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Analysts say Hezbollah’s decision on October 8 to join a ‘support war’ for Gaza changed Lebanon’s political reality. Save Share Beirut, Lebanon – A day after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the beginning of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Hezbollah…
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Türkiye, Syria review integration efforts in Ankara
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head İbrahim Kalın. (AA photo) National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head İbrahim Kalın met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Ankara on Oct. 8 to discuss…
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Ankara presses for halt to Black Sea ship attacks
Türkiye is seeking a deal to halt attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea , with Russia and Ukraine continuing consultations on a Turkish draft that would extend protection beyond grain shipments. The proposed moratorium draws on the earlier Black Sea…
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One killed and nine injured in Russian guided bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia – photos, video
One person has been killed and nine injured in a Russian guided aerial bomb attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of 9 October. Source: Mykhailo Semikin, acting head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Zaporizhzhia Oblast…
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Fidan says a defence pact with Saudi Arabia is not a licence to attack
Turkish Hakan Fidan on the security pact and the possibility of deploying Turkish troops on Saudi Arabian territory: "A defense agreement means that when a country that has signed the agreement is attacked, you provide it with support for its defense. This is…
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Greece Wins Initial US Approval for F-35 and F-16 Weapons
Washington has in the past been slow to clear Greek requests for advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, especially long-range or strike systems. Sources told Kathimerini the shift is partly down to competition, and to Athens shopping elsewhere,…
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A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation
A patron at a well-known gay bar in Taipei recalls being extremely shocked and confused when around 30 police staged a dramatic raid on October 3 and took dozens of people away for questioning. The raid occurred just four weeks before Taipei's annual Pride…
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India rejects Starlink allegations even as Musk escalates attack
In a post on X, Musk said Starlink was licensed in more than 165 countries and had spent five years complying with Indian laws and government requirements.“So why still no license?” he asked. “Is Ambani the real boss of India?” he added.Gandhi responded to…
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Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo suspend Riyadh flights after airport blast reports
NEW DELHI: Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo have temporarily suspended or curtailed flights to Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, following reports of explosions, including a loud blast at the city’s international airport, on Thursday.Akasa Air suspended flights…
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Georgia Senate candidate says Israeli forces 'violated law of conflict' when asked about genocide
The war in Gaza, relations with Israel, and the war in Iran were at the center of one of the sharpest exchanges Thursday night between incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in their Georgia Senate debate.Ossoff,…
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Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
Attack is deadliest in kingdom since it launched major military offensive with allies against Houthis in Yemen Three Saudi citizens have been killed and several other people were wounded in attacks targeting Riyadh airport for which Yemen’s Houthis claimed…
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USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Crew members express relief upon return from record-breaking deployment of 265 days that strained conditions on board. Save Share The United States aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to its home port after a 322-day deployment, including a…
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Guard killed in Russian Shahed drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk
A man was killed on the evening of 8 October when debris from a drone fell on an office building in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. Source: Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv; Svitlana Onyshchuk, Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Military Administration…
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A father’s agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment
A father’s agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment An Israeli air strike hit a residential building in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children, as they slept. More than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed…
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Pakistan denies PAF jets striking Houthis
Ministry describes NYT report as 'fake, fabricated' Pakistan on Thursday rejected an American media report claiming that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft were being used against Houthi targets, describing the report as "fake and fabricated" as Islamabad…
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Russia Launches Overnight Drone and Bomb Attacks Across Ukraine – Kyiv Among Areas Threatened
EN EN In brief: Russia launched another wave of aerial attacks overnight Friday, Oct. 9, with drones reported near Kyiv and Odesa and guided aerial bombs launched toward Kharkiv, Donetsk and Sumy regions. Ukrainian authorities issued warnings as the attacks…
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Russian Drone Attack Kills Civilian in Western Ukraine’s Ivano-Frankivsk
EN EN In brief: A Russian drone attack on Ivano-Frankivsk late Thursday killed a 67-year-old civilian. Regional authorities reported falling drone debris and a fire, while the city’s mayor confirmed the victim was a security guard. A Russian drone attack on…
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Black Sea enters new era: Why Türkiye will shape what comes next
The Black Sea is no longer simply a body of water separating Russia, Ukraine and NATO’s eastern flank. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, it has become one of Europe’s most consequential security arenas. Military power,…
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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait
Iranian media reported “massive explosions” in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources as Trump says US won’t strike Iran before midterms. Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the US midterm elections Save Share
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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait
Iranian media reported “massive explosions” in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources as Trump says US won’t strike Iran before midterms. Trump says he won’t attack Iran before the US midterm elections Save Share