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- Israel’s Occupation Continues to Demolish Southern Lebanese Villages
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Since June's framework agreement, Israel maintains a 10‑km occupation zone in southern Lebanon, demolishing homes in around 50 villages and displacing…
- Former DRC President Kabila Forms New Rebel‑Backed Coalition
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Former DRC president Joseph Kabila launches the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN) in Goma, aligning with M23 and AFC leaders to challenge Kinshasa.
- Trump Proposes Presidential Retreat at Florida Golf Club
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Trump proposes turning his West Palm Beach golf club into a presidential retreat, offering free memberships to future presidents and hosting foreign…
- Gaza Residents Report Daily Strikes Amid Ceasefire, Families Face Ongoing Losses
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In a tent in central Gaza, 31‑year‑old Fida al‑Toutah, mother of five, was combing her daughter’s hair when gunfire erupted. Her son Ezz recalled his…
- Jamaica Welcomes First U.S. Third-Country Deportation Flight
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Jamaica accepted a flight of 22 U.S. deportees on Tuesday, 22, at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The arrivals were reportedly…
- Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak in Namibia Sparks Market Shutdowns and EU Meat Import Suspension
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Foot‑and‑Mouth disease hits Namibia, shutting markets, raising prices, and prompting the EU to suspend certain Namibian meat imports.
- US and Lebanese Authorities Shield Wanted Syrian General, BBC Investigation Reveals
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A BBC News investigation has found that Bassam al‑Hassan, a former Syrian general who oversaw the country’s chemical weapons programme and served as a…
- Japanese Journalist Arrested on Sakhalin Island on Espionage Charges
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FSB arrested Japanese journalist Imai Yuki on Sakhalin Island for gathering Russian defence info for Japan, facing up to 20 years.
- India and U.S. Trade Talks Progress Despite Tariff Disputes
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India’s External Affairs Minister says trade talks with U.S. are heading in the right direction, but tariff disputes and market access issues remain unresolved.
- AU Delegation Meets in Kigali Amid Ongoing Eastern DRC Conflict
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AU delegation met in Kigali on Oct 6 to advance the Washington Peace Agreement, addressing security, disarmament, refugee protection amid eastern DRC fighting.
- UK Urges Interpol to Reject Argentina’s Red Notice Requests Over Falklands Oil Project
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Britain asks Interpol to refuse Argentina’s red notice requests targeting people linked to the Sea Lion oil project off the Falklands, citing political motives.
- India’s Leading Cities Lag in Quality‑of‑Life Rankings, While Canberra Tops Global List
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Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2026 shows none of India’s top ten overall cities in top 500 for quality of life. Canberra, Australia tops the ranking.
- Two Ships Hit by Drone Attack Off Bulgaria, One Sinks
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Ukrainian-owned ship Chelsea 3 hit by drones off Bulgaria; one ship sank, crew rescued, no serious injuries. Bulgarian PM calls attack unacceptable.
- Rehman Baba Express Derails Near Multan, Four Dead, Several Injured
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Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge, Multan, at 5:15 a.m., killing four and injuring several. Victims were taken to Nishtar Hospital.
- IMF Forecasts 2026 Economic Contraction for Middle East and Central Asia Amid War Fallout
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IMF projects 0.3% GDP contraction in 2026 for Middle East & Central Asia, citing shipping disruptions after US‑Israel war on Iran.
- Trump Remains Neutral Ahead of Israel Election
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Trump has not endorsed Netanyahu for the October 27 election, despite past support, while maintaining a neutral stance on other candidates.
- Harris and Vance Lead 2028 Primary Polls, Focaldata/FT Survey Shows
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Focaldata/FT poll shows Kamala Harris leading Democratic 2028 primary at 30%, while Vice President JD Vance tops GOP at 38%.
- UAE backs Ethiopia while Saudi Arabia remains silent amid Tigray fighting
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Addis Ababa – Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has drawn attention to the positions of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The UAE has…
- Poland Arrests Two Turkish Nationals in Germany Over Starlink Station Fire
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Poland will charge two Turkish nationals detained in Germany for sabotage that caused a fire at a Starlink station in Masovia, allegedly by Russian…
- Attorney General Opens Probe into Former President Morales Over 2009 Hotel Raid
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Bolivia’s attorney general has launched a probe into former President Evo Morales for alleged involvement in the 2009 murder and torture of European citizens…
- Prime Minister Carney Urges Unity Ahead of Alberta’s Secession Referendum
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Prime Minister Mark Carney urges national unity in his Thanksgiving message as Alberta heads to a non‑binding secession referendum on Oct. 19.
- El Niño Drought and Ongoing Conflict Heighten Famine Risk in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan
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El Niño drought and ongoing war threaten famine in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan, with 19.5 million facing acute food insecurity and 135,000 in Phase 5.
- Iran Claims Oil Intermediaries Owe It Billions in Missing Revenue
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Iran says oil intermediaries owe 10‑11 billion euros, about half of its projected oil revenue, due to sanctions‑driven sales arrangements.
- NATO Commander Warns of Full‑Scale Response to Any Attack
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General Alexus Grynkewich told the Warsaw Security Forum that NATO would destroy any attackers, block strikes, and defend against Russia amid Ukraine war.
- Cuba Expands Solar Capacity as U.S. Oil Blockade Continues
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Cuba has built 144 solar farms totaling 1,418 MW as the U.S. oil blockade limits fuel, leaving 40% of electricity from domestic oil and 9% from renewables.
- Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Stands Firm Amid Detention of Six Matsadaash Reporters
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Six Matsadaash journalists claim torture after detention; Egypt denies. Syndicate files complaint, prosecutors charge them with terrorism links.
- Two Stolen Renoir Paintings Recovered in France After Arrests
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Two Renoir paintings stolen from Cagnes-sur-Mer museum were found damaged behind a false wall in a private home after police arrests. The works are valued at…
- Iran Targets US‑UAE Oil Shuttle System Amid Hormuz Blockade
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Iran says it will hit US‑UAE oil shuttle vessels moving crude past Hormuz, amid naval blockade and rising freight costs.
- Israeli Scholar Ori Goldberg, Al Jazeera Contributor, Dies at 50
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Israeli academic Ori Goldberg, 50, died after battling colon cancer. He was a frequent Al Jazeera contributor and PhD historian from Tel Aviv University.
- Explosion Near Lebanese Border Claims One Life, Injures 19 in Northern Israel
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An unexploded ordnance blast near the Lebanese border killed a 15‑year‑old student and injured 19 others in northern Israel.