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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 200-day Middle East mission amid crew welfare concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand after a 200-day deployment in the Middle East, the longest continuous sea duty in modern US Navy history. Reports of supply shortages, morale problems, and a possible suicide attempt prompted a Senate inquiry and a replacement carrier dispatch.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastScott Bessent: Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become worthless to the oil industry within two years. He believes new oil pipelines will bypass the waterway, reducing reliance on it.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastRussia and Iran collaborate on supersonic missile programme C430L
A secret Russian-Iranian programme codenamed C430L, launched in 2023, aims to develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US aircraft carriers. The project involves Russian missile experts and leaked correspondence, with no evidence of deployment yet.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strike on Iran wedding kills four, wounds over 50
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
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Politics · Middle EastUK plans West Bank settlement measures; Israel warns of retaliation
Britain is preparing a comprehensive package of measures concerning Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, including potential trade restrictions and limits on British corporate involvement. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has warned of retaliation if the UK proceeds.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s parliament speaker urges fuel cuts amid US naval blockade
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called on citizens to reduce gasoline consumption after a US naval blockade disrupted fuel imports. Ghalibaf said domestic production could meet demand if consumption fell, but queues at petrol stations have already appeared.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPutin and Pezeshkian Meet, Discuss Economic Ties Amid US Pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. They agreed to continue economic and trade relations despite US pressure and discussed the fragility of the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran ready to reciprocate US return to June deal, says Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would immediately reciprocate if the US returned to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. He contrasted Iran's record of honouring agreements with the US's alleged failure to do so.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS considers limited strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and senior officials are considering a plan for limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Developed by US Central Command, the plan aims to stop Iran from rebuilding military capabilities to attack ships.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance: Trump's Kharg Island post was a message to Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Donald Trump's social media post about Kharg Island was a message to Iran. The post included an AI-generated video of missiles. Kharg Island is Iran's energy hub, processing 90 percent of its oil exports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran attacks Jordan and UAE; US strikes Larak Island
Iran launched attacks targeting Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, prompting condemnation from the Arab Parliament. The United States struck Iran's Larak Island, with Iran subsequently announcing retaliatory strikes against sites housing US forces in Jordan and the UAE.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump vows US retaliation after Iran attacks bases
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strikes Iran's Kharg Island; oil production continues
The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US targeting Kharg and Larak Islands and Iran claiming to hit US bases in the UAE and Jordan. Iran stated its oil production on Kharg Island continued despite bombings.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump: Iran will never get nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has declared that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating that Tehran would use them if it acquired them. He also claimed that if he were not president, Israel would no longer exist.
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Iran claims drone attack on UAE air base
Iran's army claimed to have attacked the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates with drones. The strike targeted areas where US forces and helicopters were stationed, according to Iran, which stated it was in response to US strikes on Larak Island. Oil prices rose following the incident.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Forces Attack Iran, Iran Strikes Jordan Bases
US forces attacked targets in Iran, which CENTCOM described as limited measures against mine-laying units. Iran responded with strikes on two US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian authorities said were intercepted. This marks the first direct military exchange between the two nations in weeks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastStrait of Hormuz Traffic Drops Amid Gulf Tensions
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to five per day over the weekend, according to shipping data. This comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf after U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump Claims Kharg Island 'Blown to Smithereens' Amid US-Iran Exchange
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran's Kharg Island was being 'blown to smithereens'. This followed a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian air defences intercepted.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Fires Missiles Toward Regional Targets, US Strikes Launchers
Iran launched missiles from multiple locations toward regional targets, with state television reporting fire directed at US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to a US official.
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Business & Economy · IndiaBPCL to cut Russian crude imports in November as freight costs rise
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd expects its Russian crude imports to fall in November because freight costs have risen and Middle‑Eastern grades are now cheaper. Russian oil made up about 37 % of its supply in the July‑September quarter, and the company will shut down units at its Mumbai and Kochi refineries for maintenance.
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Business & Economy · RussiaFuel Prices Shift: Gasoline Down, Diesel Up in Europe; Russia Stabilizes
Gasoline prices are set to decrease in Slovenia and Croatia starting October 27, 2026, while diesel prices will rise. In Poland, new maximum fuel prices have been announced. Meanwhile, fuel price trends in Russia are reported to be stabilizing.
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PoliticsTrump dismisses criticism over high gas prices
President Donald Trump stated he does not "give a damn" about criticism regarding the United States making a "fortune" from high oil prices. He claimed the US oil and gas industry was making "hundreds of billions of dollars" due to events in the Middle East.
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Politics · United StatesUS transit systems consider driverless trains
Several US cities are exploring the use of driverless trains, with Washington D.C. and Los Angeles advancing plans for automated subway systems. Honolulu already operates a driverless metro. The move sparks debate over safety, cost, and the future of transit innovation.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky says Ukraine received 24 Patriot missiles from US in 90 days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from the United States in the past 90 days. He contrasted this with the approximately 2,000 missiles delivered to the Middle East during an 84-hour period and stated Ukraine needs about 350 missiles monthly.
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Politics · United KingdomKing Charles III to host Sultan of Oman for state visit
King Charles III will welcome the Sultan of Oman to the UK for a state visit on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The visit, the first by an Omani Sultan in 44 years, aims to bolster cooperation and discuss regional developments.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineKushner and Witkoff to Travel to Norway for Ukraine Peace Talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
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Politics · European UnionMacron links fuel prices to Iran conflict amid French protests
French President Emmanuel Macron has attributed rising fuel prices to the conflict in the Persian Gulf, a war France is not involved in. The statement came amid nationwide protests and looting. Macron announced a visit to Gulf states to seek additional fuel supplies, while Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 2,400 arrests.
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Politics · United StatesRubio visits Uzbekistan to boost US trade and ties with Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Uzbekistan to promote trade and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Central Asia. He met with counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as part of the C5+1 forum.
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PoliticsNewfoundland and Labrador to allow Ithaca Energy entry despite UN blacklist
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government has stated it does not intend to stop Ithaca Energy from entering the province's oil sector. This comes despite Ithaca Energy being majority-owned by Israel's Delek Group, which the United Nations has blacklisted for human rights concerns.
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Business & Economy · United StatesIran War Costs Average US Household $2,000, Reports Say
The U.S. war with Iran has led to higher fuel prices, increasing costs for average American households. Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics estimated the war has cost households about $2,000, with significant portions attributed to energy prices.
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Tens of thousands protest rising costs and housing crisis in Lisbon
Tens of thousands marched in Lisbon on 17 October 2026 to protest soaring living costs and a deepening housing crisis. Portugal's inflation was 3.6% in September, with fuel prices up 15% year-on-year. House prices have more than doubled since 2017.
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Politics · United StatesZelensky says US proposing trilateral summit with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States is developing a proposal for a trilateral summit involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia. He stated that potential venues include the G20 summit in the US, locations in the Middle East, or a European country, but confirmed no agreement has been reached.
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HealthAfghanistan Faces Acute Hunger Crisis Amid Aid Shortfalls
Afghanistan is experiencing a severe hunger crisis, with nearly 19 million people facing acute food insecurity. Aid cuts have drastically reduced the World Food Program's resources, worsening malnutrition and pushing vulnerable populations to the brink.
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Politics · United KingdomObama accepts honorary doctorate in Belfast
Barack Obama accepted an honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast, later addressing crowds on the importance of peace and democracy. He spoke about the Good Friday Agreement and the current situation in Gaza and Israel.
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PoliticsGreene criticises Trump over Epstein files, Iran war, and Gaza
Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a campaign email from Donald Trump by accusing him of protecting associates, refusing to release Epstein files, and supporting a genocide in Gaza. She also criticised his handling of a war in Iran.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK and Germany launch joint security partnership
Britain and Germany have launched a new joint security partnership to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to sign the agreement, which aims to address hybrid threats.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS stocks fall as oil and Treasury yields rebound
Wall Street indexes dipped from record highs as US Treasury yields and oil prices climbed. Investors are focused on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on interest rates.
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Business & Economy · IndiaGlobal oil reserves near critical low, executives warn
Global oil reserves have dwindled to less than 6 billion barrels of usable stock, industry executives warned at a London forum. This depletion, driven by ongoing conflicts and increased demand, has made the market more fragile and is putting upward pressure on prices.
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Business & EconomyIMF Warns Global Debt Nears Record Highs Amid Energy and AI Risks
Global public debt is approaching levels not seen since World War II, potentially exceeding 100 percent of global GDP, according to the IMF. The fund warns that high energy prices and risks associated with artificial intelligence investment add further pressure to the world economy.
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