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Are GCC countries looking for a regional security pact with Iran?
Gulf nations are pursuing diplomatic talks with Iran to reduce Middle East tensions, with discussions centered on a potential regional security pact that could reshape US involvement in the region.
Israeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaint
The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli reservist accused of demolishing civilian infrastructure in Gaza, using social media evidence to pursue accountability through international courts.
Kremlin says European countries not included in next Ukraine talks
The Kremlin stated European countries will not participate in planned November talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi, though the Finnish president contradicted this claim.
Balad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in Israel
Israel’s Balad party leader condemns main political factions for refusing to form coalitions with Arab parties despite their record polling performance that could make them kingmakers in parliament formation.
Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’
Putin told African leaders at a Moscow summit that Russia does not pursue neo-colonial exploitation, contrasting Moscow’s approach with Western practices regarding the continent’s resources.
US jury convicts Rwandan American of lying about role in genocide
A federal jury in Boston convicted a Rwandan American man of perjury and obstruction of justice for lying about his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Trump says US voter fraud is ‘rampant’ – evidence suggests it is extremely rare
President Trump offers a $1 million reward for voter fraud reports leading to conviction, claiming voting is “rampant” with fraud. Studies indicate actual cases are extremely rare.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv retaking territory, Zelenskyy says, as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports forces are retaking territory through multiple offensive operations as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict. Russia conducted intensive strikes on infrastructure including a major Kyiv bridge.
U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear
The U.S. State Department announced it will issue visas to defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, as reports suggest he has left the country following his election loss.
Israeli military detains Egyptian national who crossed border
Israel’s military detained an Egyptian civilian who crossed the border fence near Nitzana in southern Israel. The man was transferred to security forces for questioning; authorities provided no details about his identity or motive.
Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Israel’s voter turnout reached two-thirds of eligible voters by early evening, exceeding 2022 levels and approaching historic highs amid intense political polarization over Netanyahu’s leadership.
Sudan war: West warns of famine risk
The US and 30 other Western nations warned of deteriorating food security in Sudan, with 19.5 million people facing acute food insecurity amid ongoing civil war.
Spain deports migrants from Ceuta in move criticised by rights group
Spain has deported over a dozen migrants from its North African enclave of Ceuta following rejected asylum applications, drawing criticism from Amnesty International over human rights concerns.
Protesters storm Serbian pro-Vucic TV station after his loss at polls
Protesters stormed a Serbian TV station backing defeated former President Aleksandar Vucic after his electoral loss, as tens of thousands celebrated the historic victory of the student-led Serbia’s Student List movement.
‘If they’re honest’: Trump casts latest suspicion on US midterm elections
President Trump said he would respect midterm election results if they are “honest,” as his administration escalates legal challenges against Democratic-led states over voter eligibility ahead of November 3.
Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say
Far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil for the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine
A Russian military court sentenced a 49-year-old IT specialist to 13 years in prison for donating cryptocurrency to Ukrainian causes, after Binance provided transaction records to investigators.
US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr drew criticism for claiming Arabs don’t contribute to science, literature, or win major prizes—assertions contradicted by numerous historical and contemporary examples of Arab innovation and achievement.
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a lecturer and mentor, focusing on empathetic leadership and social cohesion following her relocation to Australia.
Australian judge rejects prisoner’s human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence lost his legal challenge to a state prison ban on Vegemite, with a judge ruling the restriction was justified despite limiting his cultural rights.
Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says
Oman’s foreign minister calls for a regional security pact including Iran and Gulf states, arguing that US insistence on viewing Iran as a threat has hindered Middle East peace for 50 years.
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