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Right Religion Matters

The synagogue says that Israel is justified in murdering Arab children "for the sake of democracy". Brother Nathanael explains

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Bangladesh forms 6-member wage board as garment protests turn violent

Despite the announcement, thousands of garment workers staged fresh demonstrations on Sunday

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Look Who's Talking! Iranian Regime Designates British Navy, Air Force as ‘Terrorist’ Organizations

TEHRAN, Nov 1: Iran has designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist” organizations and its foreign intelligence agency MI6 as a “hostile group,” escalating te...

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'Iran blowing up ships with Indian sailors onboard': Marco Rubio at G20

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised concerns over the maritime security and safety of Indian sailors in West Asia, as he shared how President Donald Trump is…

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Iran orders Military to put all US, Israeli Assets within Strike Range as fresh War Threat looms

TEHRAN –Fears of another major confrontation in Middle East intensified after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered country’s armed forces to prepare for strikes against American and…

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Iran designates British navy, air force as 'terrorist' organizations

UK intelligence agency MI6 also labelled a 'hostile group', says Iranian Foreign Ministry

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Bangladesh forms wage board as garment protests turn violent

The wage board was formed after discussions with workers' representatives and industry leaders.

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US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live Updates: Mojtaba Khamenei Issues Fresh Warning to Washington and Tel Aviv, Says Iran Will Decide When Any Renewed Military Confrontation Comes to an End

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to respond immediately to any enemy threat, warning that retaliation would have no geographical limits. The statement comes…

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Trump Says US Still Has 'One Or Two' Targets In Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei Warns Of 'Quick' Reply

Donald Trump was asked if the US would carry out a possible attack on Iran.

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Trump, Netanyahu speak as US weighs renewed military action against Iran

Diplomatic contacts continue through Qatar as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu consider renewed military options.

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US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Says US Has ‘Completely Shifted Tone’ in JD Vance’s Letter; Japan & Saudi Arabia Discuss Maritime Navigation Threats

Iran’s Mohsen Rezaei pointed out Washington’s ‘completely shifted tone’ in a recent letter from US Vice President JD Vance. Meanwhile Japan and Saudi Arabia convened at the G20…

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Ask Gulf News: Can my employer enforce an excessive non-compete penalty?

Understanding the enforceability of excessive non-compete penalties in the UAE Labour Law

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Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran strikes; Tehran signals shift in US peace talks

Trump and Netanyahu discuss potential fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran signals a shift in the US tone on peace talks following a letter from JD Vance.

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Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Police as More Protests Break Out in Albania

Protesters in Tirana, Albania, threw Molotov cocktails and paving stones at police on Oct. 31 in the latest of weeks of student-led protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s…

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Chef Jihad El Shami: 'Levantine Cuisine Is All About Simplicity, Generosity, And Soulful Flavours'

Traditional Lebanese cuisine – where spices elevate the deliciousness – is veering towards an immersive Middle Eastern-inspired ambiance, and a deeply rooted culinary philosophy at Mabruk

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Rubio highlights food security issues at G20 summit

The United States on Saturday urged against using food trade as a tool for "economic or political coercion," while acknowledging the difficulty of reaching a G20 consensus as…

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Trump Speaks To Netanyahu As US Weighs Fresh Iran Strikes: Report

US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Saturday as Washington weighed the possibility of resuming military action against Iran, The…

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Iran designates UK's Royal Navy, Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations", classifies MI6 as "hostile group"

"As of the issuance of this statement (November 1, 2026), the UK's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force shall be subject to the Law on 'Countermeasures Against the…

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Chevron Raises Exploration Spending By 50%

After years of focusing on growing exploration and production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Permian shale basin, U.S. oil and gas supermajor Chevron returns to…

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Macklemore says he was unable to ‘stay silent’ about Palestine

PA Media/dpaLondon US rapper Macklemore said it was “more uncomfortable for [him] to stay silent than to say something” as he took to the stage in London for…

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UN-COP17 summit: Nations commit to get nature goals back on track

YEREVAN: Nearly 200 nations struck hard-fought agreements Friday at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was...

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UK house price growth slows to lowest since Jan 2024

LONDON: British annual house price growth slowed to its weakest since January 2024 in October, as the impact of...

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Qatar, Mexico share camaraderie over design

The harpsichord in the corner stops most visitors. A keyboard instrument that produces sound by plucking its strings, it is covered in carved lacquer from Olinalá, a town…

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Apostle Chinyere Signed A Legal Employment Agreement With Saudi Arabia Oil Company

The Founder and General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere has successfully signed a legal employment agreement with the Saudi Arabia oil…

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Iran warns renewed U.S. strikes could widen war across Middle East

According to reports, the Trump administration is taking steps to prepare for a renewal of strikes on Iran. The post Iran warns renewed U.S. strikes could widen war…

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Iran hardliner demands atomic bomb as Khamenei threatens ‘unrestricted’ retaliation against US

Mahmoud Nabavian renewed calls for Tehran to build an atomic bomb -- as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a defiant statement Saturday ordering its armed forces to prepare…

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Iran talks ‘have never stopped’, US open to diplomacy: Rubio

Washington seeks a peaceful outcome that addresses its security concerns, Rubio says, while also discussing a possible US-Russia leaders’ encounter with Lavrov.

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Iranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ

Pentagon estimates put damage at between $5 billion and $15 billion, on top of the war’s estimated $47.1 billion cost as of October 16, the WSJ report says.

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NKorea’s Kim calls for boosting drone technology

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended an exhibition devoted to drones and called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology, state media reported…

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Iran says 4 tankers hit mines, catch fire in Hormuz Strait

IRAN’S Revolutionary Guard said Friday that four oil tankers, including one carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil, hit mines and caught fire while traveling through the…

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The accidental peacekeeper: Kiwi’s wild journey from ice cream factory to working in brutal war zones

Colin McGregor was sent to Mogadishu after US$3.9 million was stolen from a UN base.

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Iran war damage to US bases may cost billions in reconstruction: Report

The financial toll of the Iran war is mounting beyond battlefield losses, with hundreds of buildings at US military installations across the Middle East damaged in Iranian strikes,…

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Iranian leader threatens immediate response to potential attack other Mideast news

Dubai, Oct 31 (AP) Iran's supreme leader threatened an immediate response to a potential attack as diplomatic efforts continue in

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Why Egypt’s Sisi Matters to China’s Russia-Africa Strategy and the Future of BRICS

China indirectly benefits from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s participation in the third Russia-Africa Summit (held in Moscow in October 2026) through several shared strategic, economic, and political…

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Iran threatens 'earth-shattering blow' as WW3 fears skyrocket

Iran has warned of an "earth-shattering blow" as it hit back at Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his support for the Israel-US war, amid claims the conflict has…

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Khamenei Orders Military Response To Threats, Without Geographic Limits

Khamenei orders immediate military response to threats without geographic limits as Iran warns US against renewed attacks again.

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Mojtaba Khamenei warns of response to any new attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that Iran will decide when and how any future war ends. He said the country would determine the timing and conditions…

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UK updates travel advice for UAE, Turkey and Pakistan

The United Kingdom has issued updated travel advisories for 16 countries amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The warnings highlight possible travel disruptions, including flight cancellations and…

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Iran targeted US air defences then hit aircraft and buildings on Mideast bases AP analysis finds

Washington, Oct 31 (AP) Iran's strikes on more than two dozen US bases in the Middle East focused on early-warning

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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei orders 'geographically unrestricted' military response to threats

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei orders military response without 'geographic limits' to new threats

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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei orders ‘immediate’ response to any renewed US-Israel attack

Iran's supreme leader says any fresh military or terrorist attack will draw an immediate response as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a resumption of fighting.

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Pakistan's Badr, Mecca defence pacts face scrutiny over competing Gulf ties

Pakistan signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on October 21 with Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia, following August's Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

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Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran will decide when conflict ends if ‘enemies resume attacks’

Mojtaba Khamenei issues statement after meeting senior military officials, according to Iranian state media

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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei orders 'immediate response' to any 'enemy threat'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei orders an immediate response to any enemy threat as Tehran warns of a wider regional war if the US attacks again.

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Iran’s Khamenei orders “geographically unrestricted” response to any attack

Supreme leader tells military commanders any US or Israeli threat must be met immediately, as speculation grows that the Middle East war will resume.

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Online scams: centres shut down in Cambodia and reopened in Madagascar

Today’s headlines: North Korean linked Lazarus Group behind massive cryptocurrency heist; October registers another slowdown in China's manufacturing output; In Bangladesh, only 51 per cent of students pass…

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Iran warns war could spread ‘much wider’ if US launches ‘another military adventure’

Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for the Iranian army, said Saturday that renewed war would “engulf a much wider area” if US President Donald Trump “resorts to another…

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Trump administration plans to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan: Report

The Trump administration is preparing to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan as early as Monday, despite concerns that they could subsequently be returned to Afghanistan under Taliban rule,…

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Britain Strengthens Saudi Air Defenses as Iran-Backed Houthi Missile and Drone Attacks Intensify

MANAMA, Oct 31: Britain has deployed air-defense equipment and military personnel to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Kingdom against missile and drone attacks following renewed Ho...

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Middle East Escalation Keeps Singapore Airlines Away From Dubai Until February 2027

SINGAPORE, Oct 31: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has extended the suspension of its flights between Singapore and Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing the continuing geopolitical situa...

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Nations strike deal to revive global nature goals, but progress falls short

UN biodiversity summit reaches deal to accelerate conservation efforts, despite deep divisions over funding, harmful subsidies and scientific priorities.

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Hainan’s Sanya expands global network of free trade partners

The Sanya Central Business District Administration signed a memorandum of understanding with the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority in an online ceremony

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How Israel’s ‘Houdini’ defied the odds once more

Ever the political survivor, Benjamin Netanyahu retains a chance at a fresh term even after the failures of October 7th

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Paige Spiranac's hottest Halloween costumes from Playboy bunny pic to sexy Street Fighter

Paige Spiranac loves spooky season as the stunning golf influencer has donned a number of hot Halloween costumes from Playboy to sexy Street Fighter

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Pres. Pezeshkian condoles Spain over deadly train collision

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his condolences to the Spanish government and people over the deaths and injuries caused by a collision…

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62 Filipinos repatriated from Riyadh, more expected in coming days

Sixty-two more Filipinos have been repatriated to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia following a three-week suspension of flights between Manila and Riyadh amid escalating tensions in the Middle…

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Travelling beyond the borders of Baku through fiction

What connects an Iranian novelist exploring women's lives, a British children's author creating imaginary worlds and an Azerbaijani writer preserving her country's cultural identity? The answer is stories…

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US approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to Ukraine to strengthen air defenses

The US State Department approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missile to Ukraine for $2.1 billion. The critical weapons agreement aims to strengthen Ukrainian integrated air…

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Strait of Hormuz conflict: Oman rescues sailors as Iran claims tankers hit mines

MUSCAT, Oct 31 — Oman said Friday it had rescued 25 sailors from a merchant ship set ablaze in an attack, as Iran...

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Italy Protests: Thousands Take to Streets in Over 50 Cities Against Inflation and War

Thousands of people took to the streets in more than 50 cities across Italy to protest against rising inflation, ongoing wars and the militarisation of ports. The demonstrations…

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Morning Briefing: Oct. 31, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Why Zelensky is Not Thrilled as U.S. Approves $2.1B Sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missiles to Ukraine?

The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky doesn’t appear to be too thrilled.…

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Custodian, Not Broker: Europe’s Quiet Rewrite of Its Middle East Policy

When the second EU–Gulf Cooperation Council summit was called off nine days before it was due to open in Riyadh on 24 October, Brussels offered a single line:…

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US-Iran tensions continue amid military buildup and diplomatic efforts

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the war with Iran would end soon, while offering no details on how it might be brought to a close.…

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Georgia Senate race has Jewish voters weigh Ossoff's Israel criticism, Collins' far-right ties

Georgia's Senate election pits a Jewish Democrat who voted against certain Israel arms sales against a Republican facing scrutiny over family and former staff members' far-right views.

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Surface-To-Air Missiles Deployed To Protect Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

AN/TWQ-1 Avengers fire FIM-92 Stinger missiles and have been joined by counter-drone fly-away sensor and jammer kits from U.S. Northern Command. The post Surface-To-Air Missiles Deployed To Protect…

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700,000-Year-Old Elephant Tooth Reveals Ancient Oasis Where Early Humans Survived

A 700,000-year-old elephant tooth found in northern Israel reveals how a water-rich landscape may have supported giant animals and early humans.

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Nations agree push to get nature goals on track

YEREVAN, Armenia — Nearly 200 nations on Friday adopted hard-fought agreements at a UN biodiversity summit aimed at getting the world on course to halt the destruction of…

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Thousands protest high cost of living in Italy

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Italy in protest of high prices and increased military spending. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from inside a protest…

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Iran says multiple oil tankers strike mines, catch fire in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC Navy said one of the vessels, carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil, struck a naval mine, triggering a powerful explosion and a fire.

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Fitch affirms Slovakia at ’A-’ with stable outlook as fiscal deficits loom

Fitch affirms Slovakia at ’A-’ with stable outlook as fiscal deficits loom

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Four tankers catch fire after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says

IRAN — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that four oil tankers, including one carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil, hit mines and caught fire while traveling…

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Four tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz: Iran navy

The Iranian navy says a tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil has hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire.

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As their doubts about US grow, Gulf Arabs turn to middle powers for security

The Iran war has exposed Gulf Arab states’ vulnerabilities, including through their reliance on a U.S. whose priorities are diverging from their own.

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CENTCOM Once Again Debunks Iran's Lies – This Time Over US Sea Drone in Hormuz

WASHINGTON, Oct 30: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected an Iranian claim that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) destroyed a US military unmanned sea drone in…

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Iran Used Limpet Mine Placed On Ship’s Hull In Latest Strait Of Hormuz Attack: Report

More U.S. air defense systems, ships, troops, ammunition and supplies are flowing into the Middle East as the clock ticks down to the potential start of a new…

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'A bullying atmosphere': UN's Israel obsession sidelines atrocities elsewhere, ex-UN official says

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Former UN torture rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards talks to the Post on a culture of intimidation within the UN and its treatment of Israel.

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Pakistan military cautiously optimistic about Iran-US mediation after Munir’s second Tehran visit

Pakistan’s military says Field Marshal Asim Munir’s repeated visits to Tehran point to a positive signal, but warns that “powerful spoilers and detractors” could still undermine efforts to…

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Israel Is Creating a “Permanent Architecture of Control” Amid Gaza Genocide

Israel’s flattening, extraction, and reshaping of the rubble in Gaza is a continuation of its crimes, says an expert.

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UAE's Nusseibeh comes in fourth in latest UNSG straw poll: What to know

The latest straw poll puts Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan in first place, Argentina's Rafael Grossi in second, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett in third and the UAE's Lana Nusseibeh in…

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Founder of 'endless cruise' forced to dump passengers in Cambodia blames Trump's Iran war

The founder of a cruise that charged thousands for a globetrotting trip blamed the war in Iran for its abrupt ending.

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The key difference between 2023 Hipkins that was rejected and Hipkins today

Analysis: Why Labour's leader is taking a different approach on the campaign trail.

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I know how to deliver a budget surplus. A change of Govt will jeopardise our 2028 return to that – Sir Bill English

OPINION: I was Finance Minister during the GFC. We borrowed but had a plan to pay it back.

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Democratic senator blames Egypt press crackdown on US military aid decision

Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.

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ExxonMobil and Chevron top estimates for Q3 as Americans feel gas price pain

Business is booming for two biggest US oil companies, with both benefiting from higher prices and record production ExxonMobil and Chevron both reported better than expected quarterly results…

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Deep rifts among G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, prompt U.S. to ditch group photo

The United States has scrapped plans for a photo with participants at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta after several European diplomats objected to being photographed with…

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Qatar’s domestic weapons, Turkey’s drone arsenal and the Mecca pact’s next test

Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou breaks down efforts by Turkey and Gulf nations to bolster their defense capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.

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Fired Pentagon general admitted leaking classified information on Iran

A U.S. official also confirmed that Sylvia confessed to the misconduct after failing four separate polygraph tests during the investigation. The post Fired Pentagon general admitted leaking classified…

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Iran Is China's Gas Station, Says Journalist Richard Miniter

The conflict with Iran could have consequences far beyond the Middle East.

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Dakar Rally moved from Saudi Arabia; to be held in Portugal and Morocco

Dakar Rally moved to Portugal and Morocco following Houthi attacks in Gulf

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Malawi’s fuel shortages, record prices deepen economic crisis

After years of chronic fuel shortages, Malawi has the highest petrol prices on the continent, disrupting livelihoods and straining the economy.

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Saudi Arabia says drone intercepted near Islam's holiest city other Mideast news

Dubai, Oct 30 (AP) Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels near

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US military preparing options for potential strikes on Iran — TV

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for fresh strikes on Iran, the broadcaster said

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‘More houses, not bombs’: Thousands rally across Italy over living costs, school cuts

ROME, Oct 30 — Thousands of students and workers took to the streets across Italy today, calling for more sc...

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EU countries to accelerate release of 42.6 million barrels from oil reserves

About half of planned release to consist of diesel as energy commissioner warns Middle East war could keep prices high through winter

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European air traffic expected to shrink by 110,000 flights amid Middle East tensions

European air traffic expected to shrink by 110,000 flights amid Middle East tensions

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Michigan: Exposing America’s Islamists

The Middle East Forum found $47,357,044.59 in public money was paid to 12 radical Islamist institutions across Michigan. The post Michigan: Exposing America’s Islamists appeared first on World…

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Hegseth's Firing of Pentagon War Planner Over Alleged Leaks Follows His Own Signal Scandal

Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia on Thursday, renewing scrutiny of security standards after his not-so-private military communications.

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For Palestinian citizens of Israel, a historic vote born of fear and frustration

Large segments of Israel's Palestinian Arab minority have historically stayed home and not voted in the country's elections. But they turned out in record numbers this week, reflecting…

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Gazprom says gas prices in Europe could reach $2,500 per 1,000 cubic meters

Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller highlighted record lows in gas injection into underground gas storage facilities recorded by European countries

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Inside Iran's Secret $2 Billion Military Supply Web Operating Under US' Nose

Key imports through these entities include rocket propellants, heavy-duty launchers

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Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?

In today’s newsletter: Benjamin Netanyahu has been left without a majority, now it is up to the coalition to find out whether the desire for change will prove…

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In 2025, a 69-year-old Mesa retiree lost her home and savings to a scammer posing as a US Navy officer on Facebook

She thought she’d found love on Facebook. Instead, a fake Navy officer’s scam cost her house and savings. Now this Mesa retiree is warning others.

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Iran war costs US taxpayers an estimated $47.1 bn

The cost of the war with Iran to American taxpayers has risen to an estimated $47.1 billion, according to a fresh Pentagon assessment submitted to Congress, highlighting the…

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Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

Russia has been shunned by most of the West after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

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North Korea Expands Drone and AI Weapons Programme as Tensions With South Korea Rise

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for absolute superiority in drone technology and faster integration of artificial intelligence into the country’s weapons systems, signalling a major…

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When did the world stop caring about Ukraine?

‘Russian troop movements near Ukraine border prompt concern in US, Europe’ ran the headline in the Washington Times on 30 October 2021,…

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US resumes strikes after Iran rejects JD Vance's proposal to restart peace talks

US Vice President JD Vance contacted a top Iranian political and military official to propose a renewal of peace negotiations days before Americans vote in the midterm elections

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Iran Delays Salaries for IRGC Under Weight of US Pressure

IRAN — The Iranian regime faces mounting financial strain as delayed salaries and shrinking government resources raise questions about the...

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Dodging fuel price hikes, Damascus drivers turn to electric cars

Taxi driver Mohammed Kanaan drives his shiny new electric car around Damascus's rundown streets, hoping for higher profits as spiking petrol prices made his old car too expensive…

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Trump says Vance's outreach to Iran focused on medical supplies

US President Donald Trump said that Vice President JD Vance's outreach to Iran was about helping the country get medical supplies, after US media reported Vance had written…

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'Philippine peso is weak as economy is weak’: Economist slams Marcos’ don’t panic plea

President Marcos should must stop blaming geopolitical pressures alone, such as the Iran war, for the peso’s current status as the worst-performing currency in Southeast Asia

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Student rallies take over Italy as teens demand more school funding

School and university students are to rally in several Italian cities on Friday to call for more funding for schools and support for housing, with security forces preparing…

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New Pentagon report reveals two more US service members killed in Iran war

A total of 23 U.S. troops have died in the Middle East amid the Iran war, according to data available to the public.

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US reportedly deploys 10 military cargo planes to Israel amid fears of renewed war on Iran

Broadcaster KAN reports that the aircraft landed at Ovda and Nevatim air bases, while other planes were dispatched to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Global LNG prices may stay elevated through winter, raising affordability concerns for India: Jefferies

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to remain elevated heading into winter amid lower European gas storage levels, raising affordability concerns for India's domestic market, as…

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Nians Wins Agency of the Year Title Along with 19 More Wins at MADEX Awards at Inkspell Insight Ignition 4.0

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 30: Inkspell Media successfully hosted Inkspell Insight Ignition 4.0 at DLF Auditorium, Gurugram, bringing together leading brands, agencies, marketers, creative professionals and industry experts…

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Unimech Aerospace Q2 FY27 Revenue Rises 98% YoY to Rs. 1,230 Mn; EBITDA Grows 164%, and PAT 103%

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 30: Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing Ltd., a global high precision engineering platform specializing in manufacturing complex products, announced its unaudited financial results for the…

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Is Trump preparing to strike Iran again? Top US military commander briefs White House: Report

President Trump receives a briefing on Iran strike options as US military leaders assess renewed combat operations, regional retaliation risks and missile defenses

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Dialogue essential even in times of disagreement: PM

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani highlighted the importance of understanding different perspectives at the opening ...

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Gulf on Edge: CENTCOM Presents Iran Strike Options to Trump as US Bolsters Forces

WASHINGTON, Oct 29: US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Donald Trump on military options against Iran during a White House meeting on Thursday, as...

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US sends 10 transport planes to Israel as Trump weighs military options against Iran

Earlier in the week, the US warned Gulf states of a 'short and focused war in Iran.' The post US sends 10 transport planes to Israel as Trump…

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Canada unveils first national security strategy in more than 20 years

The strategy comes amid tension between Canada and its North American neighbor over tense trade negotiations.

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CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran strike options

It was not immediately clear following Trump’s meeting with top defense officials whether he had decided to restart the war.

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Record deployment for destroyer USS Spruance casts doubt over US Navy maintenance

The Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Spruance has set a post-World War II record for a U.S. Navy destroyer deployment and is raising questions about the maintenance work that…

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‘Associate’ or ‘ever-closer association’? Semantics aside, what does that leave the EU-Canada love-in?

German legal precision appears to have prompted the EU to drop its 'associate member' offer to Canada. But on critical minerals, defence and elsewhere, Ottawa and Brussels can…

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Iran at a domestic stalemate as it seeks to end ‘neither peace, nor war’

The open discussion points to the extent to which the Islamic Republic feels pressure. The post Iran at a domestic stalemate as it seeks to end ‘neither peace,…

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Analysis-Soy, Rare Earths and Fuels: How Brazil Vote Impacts the Global Flow of Resources

By Marcelo TeixeiraNEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's surprising reelection of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have...

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Can the Next UN Secretary-General Restore the UN's Role as a Peacemaker?

Watch now (28 mins) | A conversation with Jeffrey Feltman, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs

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Palestine ready to discuss peace with Israel’s new government — Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stated that he is awaiting the results of the Knesset elections

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America’s hegemonic gamble: how a third war could push Iran towards nuclear weapons

The most dangerous moment for a dominant power comes when it considers continuing a war necessary to vindicate the decision to begin it. At that point, every inadequate…

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Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel's longest-serving PM fights to survive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's consummate political survivor, is scrambling for options to hold on to power after hard-fought elections delivered no clear winner. Voters on Tuesday cast…

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Mission in Alyoshki and unacceptability of colonial practices: Putin’s statements

The Russian president also highlighted that it is hardly possible to speak of socio-economic development without guaranteeing security

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Declared 38 years ago, denied since: the Algiers Declaration remains a milestone in the Palestinian struggle

On 15 November, 1988, in Algiers, Yasser Arafat, chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), stood before the Palestine National Council, the PLO’s parliament-in-exile, and proclaimed the Palestinian…

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US economy grew at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment

The American economy – by far, the world’s biggest – has proven resilient in the face of higher energy prices caused by the fighting with Iran

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‘I Felt Like A Giddy Child’: Miranda Hart Talks Celebrity Traitors And Rediscovering Joy

The Traitors star tells Grazia about harnessing joy (and why the Scottish Highlands was the perfect place to do so)

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Ship Fire Reported In Strait Of Hormuz Amid Fears Of Fresh US-Iran Escalation

Edited by: Wesley Rahn A ship on fire has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz, British maritime agency UKMTO said on Thursday. The agency, which is run…

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Dubai building that saw city's rise from desert due for demolition

When it was built on the edge of the desert more than four decades ago, one 15-storey building rose proudly above what was then a quiet, unassuming Dubai.…

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Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing

President’s son-in-law denies ‘completely insane’ claims he profited from unofficial position. Plus, the battle between psychics and AI Good morning. A new book that contains incendiary claims about…

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How Chinese Investments in Afghanistan Are Aiding the Taliban—and Hurting the People

China has expanded its commercial ties with Afghanistan in the mining and construction sectors, with little regard for the well-being of residents impacted by its projects. The post…

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Is South Korea finally ready to join Iran war theatre? NSA drops fresh hints

Weeks after US President Donald Trump rebuked South Korea for not joining the war against Iran, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-Iac has said it is considering various options…

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How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else

Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.

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Pete Hegseth axes Pentagon chief strategist just as Donald Trump reportedly plots new Iran blitz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said Wednesday

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Iran war has cost US over $47 billion so far, reveals Pentagon data: Report

Over $6 billion would be needed to replace military equipment and so-called "platform losses," which include the loss of aircraft.

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Volkswagen Group: Nine-month results underline urgent need for action

The Volkswagen Group has released its results for the first nine months of 2026. Read on

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Daily News Brief | October 29

Pentagon puts Iran war bill at $47 billion as midterm election pressure mounts. And, Türkiye celebrates its 103rd Republic Day..and more.

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin reveals what could affect November round

Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin reveals what could affect November roundThe trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the US are expected to take place in early November as decided…

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Erdogan offers Trump diplomatic support to help end Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump to discuss diplomatic peace initiatives. During the official call, Erdogan offered Turkey’s diplomatic…

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Revealed: Israel begged UK to wait for hostages to be freed before recognition of Palestine

Jerusalem officials tell the JC how British government ignored warning

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Next Ukraine talks depends on Middle East: Kremlin aide

The timing of the next round of three-way talks on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict is linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin foreign policy…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin calls Musk ‘genius’ for throttling Starlink as drones disrupt Moscow airports

Russia says it has downed most of 613 drones headed for its capital region overnight

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Ceasefire holds ahead of US-led Moscow-Kyiv talks

KHERSON (AP): A planned six-day ceasefire in and around a Russia-occupied city in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and…

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Trump wants far-right ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of next Israeli govt: Report

US President Donald Trump reportedly wants far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich out of the next Israeli government. He believes that the settlers' violence that these extremist…

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Trump admin warns Gulf states of likely renewed Iran war after US midterms

The Trump administration is preparing for possible renewed strikes after the November midterms, even as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain ongoing

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Why Uncertain Israel Election May Keep Donald Trump On Edge

The outcome will have implications for US-Israeli relations.

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Iran says plan to end war with US could be implemented in under a week

Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tehran remains in contact with intermediaries; he also warned of risks to global energy markets from another Israeli-led attack

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Hegseth fires top Pentagon planner as Trump mulls renewed Iran strikes: Report

Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist, has been removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran.

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China’s Intelligence Exploits Syria’s Yemen Deployment to Target Uyghur Fighters

Political and media circles have been discussing reports and discussions surrounding Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s proposal to transfer Syrian and foreign fighters (including Chinese Uyghur fighters and members…

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Kremlin says fresh Ukraine talks hinge on Middle East

Yuri Ushakov says that discussions with the US to lift sanctions on Russia are currently underway.

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HiveSchool of Business launches AI marketing programme built by mentors who have led marketing at Zomato, Nestlé, Epigamia and Patanjali

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 29: The AI Marketing and Entrepreneurship Fellowship runs six months with 50 seats for the April 2027 intake; every fellow graduates with a brand,…

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US Warns Middle East Allies To Prepare For Possible Renewed Strikes On Iran

Singh said India's counter-terrorism experience had been shaped by decades of confronting cross-border security challenges and was based on operational experience rather than theoretical knowledge alone

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UK budget lifts bank tax to offset energy bills

Britain's Labour government will increase a tax on profits earned by banks to help reduce soaring energy bills for millions of UK households, finance minister John Healey announced…

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UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

The UN voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell as Washington persuaded more countries to abstain or oppose it.

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Ignoring political risk Trump jokes about ‘affordability’ at election rally-but crowd loves it

Washington, Oct 29 (PTI) How far can USD 5,000 go in America? If you believe President Donald Trump, it is

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US Navy reports highest number of Class A aviation, afloat mishaps in 10 years

The U.S. Navy reported a decade-high number of unplanned catastrophic events involving aircraft and vessels.

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Derrick Broze Interview – The Intelligence-Tied Israeli Company At The Center Of Rogue AI Incidents

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS Joining me today is lead writer/investigator for The Last American Vagabond and…

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New book makes fiery claims about Jared Kushner’s finances in Trump’s first term

Kushner threatens to sue, denying allegations that two slush funds were set up to influence his Middle East role A new book containing incendiary claims about Jared Kushner’s…

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G20 And Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

This week I will attend meetings of the G20 and Quad foreign ministers in Atlanta, United States. The meetings come as the conflict in the Middle East

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Russia-Arab League summit in pipeline, situation prevents from holding it — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov noted that the current situation in the Middle East simply does not allow to hold this summit soon

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High-profile speakers to mark debut of ‘CNN Global Perspectives in Doha’

High-level government officials, regional decision-makers, and international executives will attend the regional debut of the ‘CNN Global Perspectives: In Doha’ today. CNN’s Middle East chapter of its...

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Qatar Floats Iran Peace Plan as US Warns Gulf States to Prepare for New War After Midterms

Qatari mediators have floated a seven-day framework to end the standoff between Iran and the US and Israel, amid reports...

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Iran? Cuba? What Will Trump Do After Midterms?

Cuba comments show American foreign policy could get interesting after the election.

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US midterms: Trump returns to Ohio as Obama rallies Democrats in Georgia in final campaign push

With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning in Republican-leaning states as record fuel prices, rising costs and an unpopular war in Iran pose challenges…

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Australia's $550 fuel hit is among world's highest

Experts say a move toward electric vehicles could help Australia cushion the blow from global fuel price shocks.

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US ready for major Iran strikes within 96 hours, awaits Trump's order: Report

US forces are reportedly ready to begin major strikes against Iran within 96 hours of an order from Donald Trump.

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Israel’s opposition may not be able to form a government, but it still could control Parliament.

Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, were projected to gain a parliamentary majority. The close race sets the stage for weeks of negotiations…

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US forces in Middle East ready to launch ‘a big effort’ in Iran after November midterm elections: Report

CNN reports the US could launch major strikes on Iran after November’s midterm elections, with forces reportedly ready within four days of Trump’s approval.

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European natural gas prices top 100 euros for first time in nearly four years

LONDON, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- European natural gas prices surged above 100 euros (about 111.50 U.S. dollars) per megawatt-hour on Wednesday for the first time since December 2022,…

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Qatar offers Iran new war-ending deal

Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal yesterday to end the war with the US and Israel, and Tehran is expected to send a response to…

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Unisys Leaders Earn Recognition for AI-Driven Field Services

BLUE BELL, PA — Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) has received industry recognition for two executives overseeing its global technology support operations, highlighting the company’s efforts to expand artificial…

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