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Iran’s IRGC says building underground sites for weapons production, storage
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced it is constructing underground military facilities for sustained weapons production and storage, claiming advances in missile stealth technology and removing restrictions on missile range.
Guatemalan lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack
A Guatemalan congressman and three police officers were killed in an armed attack Friday in the eastern Zacapa department, a region known for drug trafficking activity.
Yemeni gov’t forces report advances as Houthis say deadly strikes hit Sanaa
Yemeni government forces report repelling Houthi assaults in Marib province, while Houthis claim strikes on a Sanaa village killed at least 27 people, with both sides trading blame for civilian casualties.
Malaysian king warns against defying house arrest order for ex-PM Najib
Malaysia’s king warned against challenging his house arrest order for imprisoned former PM Najib Razak, as authorities delayed transferring the ex-leader after he paid a required fine.
How did AIPAC-backed candidates fare in the US midterm elections?
James Talarico won a Texas Senate seat after publicly rejecting AIPAC funding, as pro-Israel groups see shifting political dynamics with nearly two-thirds of their spending going to losing candidates.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people
President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats for threatening people with impeachment following their midterm election victory, characterizing their actions as criminal.
Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao’s first national security case
A 69-year-old pro-democracy former lawmaker in Macao was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison Friday, marking the first national security prosecution under a law enacted in 2009.
Ousted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts
Paraguay’s president was impeached and placed under house arrest after a banking crisis froze accounts for 2.9 million people, about 60% of the adult population, amid allegations of political influence and fraud.
‘One less gang leader’: Haiti’s prime minister celebrates police operation
Haiti’s National Police confirmed the death of gang leader Mathias Saintil during a law enforcement operation, with Prime Minister Fils-Aime celebrating the elimination as part of broader efforts to combat gang violence.
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel ‘goes unsold’
Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine have plummeted to 117 square kilometers in the first ten months of this year, compared with over 5,000 square kilometers in 2025, according to independent analysis.
Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Armed men linked to an ISIS-affiliated group raided a village in eastern DRC, killing at least 33 people and forcing Ebola patients to flee a health facility during an outbreak.
Trump appoints adviser Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
President Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles who will transition to the Trump Political Operation.
Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Israeli authorities closed Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians during a Jewish religious holiday, restricting movement throughout the Old City and deploying hundreds of security personnel.
Three ways Democrats could reshape U.S. foreign policy after the midterms
Democrats controlling Congress after midterm elections could reshape U.S. foreign policy through spending restrictions, investigations, and Ukraine support legislation, though presidential veto power remains a significant constraint.
Why one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican Jace Yarbrough won Texas’s 32nd congressional district this week, becoming the only Republican to flip a Texas seat despite Democratic gains statewide. His victory came after the district was redrawn to favor Republicans.
US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The US Justice Department sued Pennsylvania State University on Thursday, claiming its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students violates federal law by offering preferential treatment not available to all US citizens.
Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker, as part of a strategy involving transit fees and diplomatic trade-offs.
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Israel’s President Herzog announced he will name a candidate to form the next government on Sunday, after lawmakers backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Indonesian police have named a fourth suspect in an alleged wiretapping scandal involving President Prabowo Subianto, deepening political tensions with his predecessor Joko Widodo.
Lebanese pack bags and stock up amid fears of new Israeli escalation
Lebanese residents are preparing for a potential new Israeli escalation, packing emergency bags, stockpiling food and medication, and grappling with trauma from previous conflicts and economic hardship.
Court grants ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred to house arrest after a royal pardon and his party paid a $12 million fine, following his 2022 conviction for corruption.
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