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Ali al-Taher setback tests Tehran’s deterrence and domestic politics
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Pregnant woman among Gaza casualties as Israeli strikes persist
A 27-year-old pregnant Palestinian woman, Iman Shalouf, died from a head wound after Israeli gunfire south of Khan Younis; her unborn baby also died. In the last 48 hours, Gaza’s health ministry says at least 10 Palestinians have been killed and 56 wounded amid ongoing strikes across northern, central and southern Gaza. The incident adds to a string of family deaths and displaced lives as aid groups warn of a severe humanitarian crisis; Israel’s military said it was looking into the incident.
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Trump urges Kyiv to spare Russian refineries amid diesel surge
President Trump, visiting Ireland, urged Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries to curb a global surge in diesel prices, arguing the shortage stems from the Russia–Ukraine conflict rather than the Iran policy; a senior European official suggested the administration is scapegoating Kyiv ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections, while noting any energy ceasefire must be mutual.
Drone strike hits Ukrainian train near border as Johnson and allies depart
A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian train at Yahodyn near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European security advisers had left the area; the locomotive was hit but all passengers were evacuated with no casualties, and Kyiv suggested the target could have been the diplomatic train, with former CIA chief David Petraeus on board another carriage. Johnson condemned the attack and urged allies to bolster air defences.
Houthis threaten Red Sea oil lifeline as US targets Iranian minelayers
Iran-backed Houthis push along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab al-Mandab chokepoint and Saudi oil shipments, as the United States conducts strikes against Iranian minelayers amid escalating regional tensions.
Gulf–Iran talks eye Oman plan to reopen Hormuz without U.S. at the table
Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials will meet to discuss an Oman-backed plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for regular tanker traffic, but the United States will not attend the initial talks. The framework reportedly considers tolls or voluntary fees for navigational safety and environmental protection and aims to map routes through the strait. Washington says any progress hinges on broader discussions with Iran over its nuclear program, while regional players push for a long‑term solution even without U.S. participation; analysts warn a breakthrough is unlikely without the U.S. at the table.
Garage discovery uncovers hidden WWII POW diaries now preserved by the National Archives
A New York man found an old box labeled SECRET containing nearly 300 pages of first‑hand WWII POW accounts from German captivity. Recovered by the National Archives’ Archival Recovery Program, the documents describe brutal conditions and potential atrocities, and will be digitized for public access, shedding new light on forgotten prisoner experiences and family histories.
Iran, UAE vow to ‘turn the page’ after BRICS meeting in Delhi
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran and the UAE want to turn the page and look to the future after a constructive BRICS Summit meeting with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince in New Delhi, signaling a push for de-escalation, regional stability and future development despite prior tensions and UAE’s August suspension of trade with Iran.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share intimate UK family moments after move
Meghan Markle posted an Instagram reel offering a first look at life back in the UK with Prince Harry and their children, featuring clips of countryside walks, Lilibet biking, Archie running alongside her, and other family moments by a fire and on a boat, as tensions over privacy and their status as private citizens continue amid their England relocation.
When Welcome Feels Missing: The World’s Most Unwelcoming Tourist Spots
A European tourism-expert poll and traveler anecdotes list Paris, Italy, Germany, South Korea, New York and Montenegro as destinations where tourists feel unwelcome, but experts note that what’s perceived as rudeness often stems from cultural differences, language barriers, or local norms rather than outright hostility, with many travelers still finding warmth in other interactions.
Turkish police detain dozens in raids on LGBTQ+ venues under family-values drive
Turkish police detained 47 people in raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists across 12 provinces as part of the government’s 'My Family is Safe' campaign; 26 arrests were in Istanbul and 21 in Ankara linked to the Kaos GL group, with drugs, digital equipment and a firearm seized. Rights groups say the operation targets LGBTQ+ civil society, while authorities have blocked LGBTQ+ websites and social media accounts and say hundreds are facing legal action as part of the campaign.